News from February 2012
Tug boat captain sues after vessel's hatch hits him in head
deGravelles NEW ORLEANS - A tug boat captain has filed a lawsuit against his employer for negligence after he was struck in the head by a hatch.
Laborer sues after falling down stairs of oil tanker
NEW ORLEANS - After falling down the stairs of an oil tanker, a laborer claims that he is permanently disabled and is suing for more than $1 million.
St. Landry Parish man sues after suffering burn injuries when vessel sinks
NEW ORLEANS - A St. Landry Parish seaman has filed a Jones Act lawsuit that claims he suffered burn injuries when the vessel he was working aboard started to sink.
Mississippi seaman sues after foot becomes caught in auger
NEW ORLEANS - A Mississippi seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he got his leg and foot caught in an auger.
Former NFL players sue over concussions
Hughes NEW ORLEANS - Several former professional football players have filed a class action against the NFL for failing to adequately warn of the dangers associated with concussions and other head injuries.
Mardi Gras Madness: How to Host a Lawsuit-Free Parade Watching Party
Melissa Landry Business Owners Beware When Hosting Mardi Gras Parade Watching Parties
Ed Harold of Fisher & Phillips LLP
Homeowner insurance provider sued for not paying on theft claim
GRETNA – The trust of a Jefferson Parish woman is suing its homeowner's insurance policy provider for not paying out a claim.
Woman sues Wal-Mart for wrongful termination following workers' compensation claim
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing Wal-Mart alleging she was fired after filing a workers' compensation claim.
Documents unsealed in dismissal of BP co-defendant
Barbier Documents pertaining to the dismissal of Swiss oil rig equipment manufacturer Weatherford Inc. have been unsealed by the United States District Court Eastern District of Louisiana.
Corp of Engineers sued after car careens off of Bonnet Carre
NEW ORLEANS - The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is being sued for failing to maintain the Bonnet Carre Spillway after a car careened off a cliff into a drainage canal adjacent to the road.
Arab-American sues Delta after employee tells him to gate-check his bags
McLindon NEW ORLEANS - After being asked to gate-check his luggage, an Arab-American has filed a lawsuit against Delta claiming he is a victim of racial discrimination.
Class action filed against East Jefferson Hospital for allegedly overcharging patients
Torres GRETNA – A Jefferson parish woman is suing a local hospital for charges she claims were unwarranted.
Workers' compensation insurer files lawsuit against step stool manufacturer
DONALDSONVILLE – An insurance provider is suing a manufacturer for liability in a workers' compensation settlement.
J.P. Morgan Chase and Bank of America sued for alleged improper payments
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish man is suing two banks for payments he alleges were improperly cashed by a contractor.
Man sues Exxon Mobil, others for hearing loss; claims he was battered by occupational noise
Barrett D. Burkart, Jr. An East Baton Rouge Parish man has filed suit against many of his past employers for his hearing loss.
BP contractor dismissed from trial
Federal Judge Carl Barbier All claims against BP contractor Weatherford International, Inc. have been dismissed for the upcoming Deepwater Horizon trial.
BP wins motion to keep past failures out of oil spill trial
Federal Judge Carl Barbier U.S. Federal Judge Carl Barbier has granted a motion by BP to keep past instances of criminal activity and improper conduct out of the Deepwater Horizon trial.
Man sues contractor for damages allegedly caused by foam insulation
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is suing a contractor he claims damaged his home while in the process of installing insulation.
Man sued for unlicensed construction in French Quarter
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans company is suing its French Quarter neighbor for unlicensed repairs.
Boat slip lessee sues levee board over development for breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a local levee board for allowing commercial development next to her boathouse residence.