News from July 2012
Tangipahoa Parish physical therapist sued for sexual harassment by two employees
NEW ORLEANS - Two employees for a Tangipahoa Parish physical therapist have filed a lawsuit that claims the therapist subjected them to a hostile work environment which included sexual harassment.
Eight settle La. AG's drug-pricing charges for $38 million
Caldwell BATON ROUGE - Eight drug makers have settled fraud charges brought by Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell for a combined $38 million.
Chiropractor sues website company claiming name is being misused
GRETNA – A Gretna chiropractor is suing a website company for not taking down a website bearing his name.
Shop owner sues landlord claiming improper work on roof caused water damage
Christopher M. Ordoyne A New Orleans shop owner is suing his landlord claiming damage to his property was caused by a contractor.
Marine maintenance company sued by sale broker
NEW ORLEANS – An Indiana equipment sales company is suing a New Orleans business for not paying the entire commission on a sale.
Convenience store sued over 'unpleasant' exhaust
NEW ORLEANS – A Virginia man is suing a business neighboring a property he owns in New Orleans, claiming exhaust it creates is unpleasant.
Doctor and CVS Pharmacy sued for allegedly giving woman drug despite allergy
A national pharmacy chain and a local doctor are being sued by a woman claiming they knowingly gave her medicine she was allergic to.
Man files suit against 41 defendants in Orleans Parish claiming asbestosis
NEW ORLEANS – A number of companies are being sued by a man over asbestos exposure.
Medical supplies salesman claims competing company hired and then terminated him to hurt his former employer's business
NEW ORLEANS – A Utah man has filed suit against a medical equipment manufacturer alleging wrongful termination.
Nursing home sued for wrongful death
Robert J. Caluda GRETNA – A nursing home is being sued for the alleged wrongful death of one of its residents.
Former deputy Insurance Commissioner convicted of accepting bribes
Cazayoux BATON ROUGE - U.S. Attorney Donald J. Cazayoux, Jr. announced July 16 that Richard L. Chambers, Sr., 67, of LaPlace, pled guilty in federal court to using an interstate facility in aid of racketeering.
Seaman sues employer after tripping over deck piping
Charrier NEW ORLEANS - A Mississippi man is suing his employer claiming negligence after he tripped over piping on the deck of a barge and fell.
Roofing supply company claims roofer owes more than $300k
DONALDSONVILLE – A roofing supply company claims a local roofing contractor owes it more than $300,000 on an open account.
Widow seeks $3.5 million after seaman husband shot and killed in Venezuela
NEW ORLEANS - The wife of a deceased seaman who was shot outside of a Venezuela hotel has filed a lawsuit against his employer for failing to place her husband in a safe international hotel.
Assistant engineer sues employer for $1 million
Sterbcow NEW ORLEANS - An assistant engineer has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming injuries for having to manually install machinery without the use of proper equipment.
Ochsner sued by woman claiming sponge was left in her after surgery
GRETNA – An Alabama woman is suing a local hospital claiming an item was left in her following emergency surgery.
Harvey man sues six companies claiming benzene exposure caused kidney cancer
NEW ORLEANS - A Harvey man has filed a lawsuit against six companies claiming that his diagnosis of kidney cancer was a result of 19 years of benzene exposure.
Mobile home park sued after resident trips in hole
NEW ORLEANS - A Saint Bernard Parish mobile home park is being sued by a resident after he tripped in a hole and fell.
Lowe's sued after customer slips and falls
Bordelon NEW ORLEANS - After slipping and falling while attempting to move merchandise, a Lowe's customer is suing the store for negligently allowing a foreign substance in the loading area.
Chef sues after tripping over pot of turkey stock
NEW ORLEANS - An offshore chef who tripped over a pot of turkey stock and suffered second and third degree burns, has filed a lawsuit against his employer for creating a distraction in his work area.