News from April 2012
Limo drivers seek overtime pay in lawsuit
Recile NEW ORLEANS - Two Louisiana limousine chauffeurs have filed a lawsuit against their former employer claiming they were not properly compensated for overtime.
Amtrak passenger sues trucking company following train collision
NEW ORLEANS - An Amtrak train passenger has filed a lawsuit against a trucking company after the train collided into a tractor-trailer that was on the train crossing.
ITT Corp. faces allegations of fraudulent concealment in ongoing asbestos litigation
Reed NEW ORLEANS - Three Louisiana residents are accusing Goulds Pumps' successor, ITT Corp., of fraud and concealing material information in ongoing litigation in an effort to maximize profits.
Industry groups cite fundamental disagreement with Jindal on 'legacy lawsuit' reform
Briggs A joint statement has been released by a trio of energy and industry associations detailing their plans to push ahead with "legacy lawsuit" reform legislation despite opposition from landowners.
Man who claims he was injured when he stepped into fresh concrete sidewalk sues multiple parties
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is suing a large construction firm for injuries he claims occurred on one of their work sites.
Woman sues over child shot in bar
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a bar owner after her child was injured in a shooting incident on the bar's premises.
Lakeview Harbor sued over trip and fall on sidewalk
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a local business claiming she was injured due to their negligence.
Hilton sued by guest who tripped in suite
NEW ORLEANS – A Maryland woman is suing a national hotel chain for injuries she claims she received at one of their New Orleans locations.
Dialysis patient sues claiming employee wanted to pick a fight
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a national dialysis center for injuries she claims she received from another patient while being treated.
LSU moves to quash deposition of 'legacy lawsuit' study author Dismukes
Dismukes Attorneys representing Louisiana State University researcher Dr. David Dismukes have filed a motion to quash a deposition request by the Carmouche Law Firm.
Truck driver sues security firm claiming employee directed him to run into concrete barrier
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish man is suing a security service and an unidentified employee for injuries he alleges he received due to their negligence.
State Farm sues Ford claiming cruise control switch on Crown Vic was defective
DONALDSONVILLE – A national auto insurance company is suing an automobile manufacturer for an alleged product defect.
West Jefferson Medical Center sued by woman who claims nurse let her fall out of bed
Evans A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local hospital for injuries she claims she received due to the actions of one of its employees.
Fantastic Sam's salon sues shampoo chair manufacturer in workers' compensation case
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish salon is suing a shampoo chair manufacturer over injuries one of their employee's allegedly received while picking a customer off the floor after the chair broke.
Shopper sues Wal-Mart claiming she was knocked unconscious by shopping carts
NEW ORLEANS - A Jefferson Parish woman claims she was knocked unconscious after being struck by grocery carts being moved by a motorized device at a Sam's Club in Metairie.
Medical device manufacturer and doctor being sued by Louisiana woman
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana woman is suing over the alleged malfunctioning of a medical device implanted in her spine.
Cucos Mexican Cafe sued by man after chair allegedly collapses
Charbonnet Jr. A Jefferson Parish man is suing a local restaurant claiming the chair he sat in collapsed beneath him.
Blue Cross Blue Shield sued for allegedly denying healthcare coverage
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing his health insurance provider for allegedly not paying for his healthcare costs.
Harrah's New Orleans sued by woman who was allegedly knocked down escalator by drunk patron
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a New Orleans casino for injuries she claims happened on their premises.
Jefferson Parish sues parents of two minors who allegedly caused fire in park bathroom
GRETNA – The parents of two minor who allegedly destroyed parish property are being sued by Jefferson Parish.