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News from July 2012


Huntington Ingalls name defendant in asbestos wrongful death case

By Kyle Barnett |
Joseph E. "Jed" Cain NEW ORLEANS – The wife and daughter of a deceased Louisiana man are suing a number of defendants for his alleged death from mesothelioma.

Metairie HVAC company sued over installation of air conditioning units

By Kyle Barnett |
Scott Galante NEW ORLEANS – A Metairie-based heating and cooling company is being sued for breach of contract.

Sleeping seaman wants $5 million after vessel collision

By Michelle Keahey |
NEW ORLEANS - A seaman has filed a lawsuit seeking $5 million over injuries he claims he received when the vessel he was aboard struck another vessel.

Workplace sexual harassment award in excess of $300K vacated by appeals court

By Kyle Barnett |
The I-10 twin spans during construction. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated a large award given to a plaintiff who acNEW ORLEANS – The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated a large award given to a plaintiff who accused his employer of same-sex sexual harassment. cused his employer of same-sex sexual harassment.

Woman sues after elevator allegedly closes on foot

By Kyle Barnett |
Kara Hadican Samuels A Houma woman is suing the state for injuries she claims to have gotten in an elevator incident.

$10 million wrongful death lawsuit filed by wife of drowning victim

By Michelle Keahey |
Abramson NEW ORLEANS - The wife of a deceased seaman has filed a lawsuit for $10 million against her husband's employer claiming that the company's negligence resulted in her husband's drowning when a vessel capsized.

Vessel's engineer claims toxic paint caused permanent disability

By Michelle Keahey |
Abramson NEW ORLEANS - An engineer has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming that he was exposed to toxic paint fumes that resulted in permanent disability from reactive airway disease and chemical injuries to his lungs.

Salesman sues for unpaid overtime wages

By Michelle Keahey |
NEW ORLEANS - A salesman has filed a lawsuit against his employer in an attempt to obtain unpaid overtime wages.

Roofing supply company sues in roofer in 23rd JDC for over $300K

By Kyle Barnett |
Carrol Devillier A roofing supply company has filed suit against a roofer for breach of contract.

Owner of Zachary's by the Lake accuses landlords of throwing him out

By Kyle Barnett |
A Lakeview New Orleans restaurant is suing its landlord for breach of contract claiming they were forced from the premises.

Law firm sued by expert testimony provider

By Kyle Barnett |
NEW ORLEANS – A company that specializes in providing expert testimony for plaintiffs attorneys has sued one of its customers for non-payment.

Asbestos case filed against man's employer from over 40 years ago

By Kyle Barnett |
Marcia Finkelstein A Jefferson Parish man has filed suit against his former employers, in addition to other defendants, claiming they subjected him to asbestos exposure.

Local doctor named lead defendant in wrongful death suit concerning amputee

By Kyle Barnett |
A New Orleans doctor has been named as the lead defendant in a wrongful death suit filed by the widow of a man who was treated for severe injuries that occurred in an accident.

Truck driver sues food distributor claiming injury when overhead door fell on him

By Kyle Barnett |
George R. Blue, Jr. A Delaware man is suing a Harahan food distributor for injuries he claims to have received when making a truck delivery.

Dental supply company seeks to garnish wages of New Orleans dentist

By Kyle Barnett |
A national dental supply company is seeking to garnish the wages of a local dentist to satisfy a past judgment.

Wyndham forecloses on numerous timeshare owners

By Kyle Barnett |
An international hotel and property developer is foreclosing on numerous timeshare condo owners.

Rouse's sued by woman who was allegedly in cart accident

By Kyle Barnett |
Cristian P. Silva A New Orleans woman is suing a local grocery store for injuries she claims to have received on their premises.

Louisiana man sues Cayman Island condo company after beach chair malfunctions, severs finger

By Michelle Keahey |
Nizialek NEW ORLEANS - A Louisiana man has filed a federal lawsuit against a Cayman Island condominium company that claims it is responsible for the beach chair that malfunctioned and severed one of his fingers.

Jehovah's Witnesses sued for wrongful death after elderly woman falls at district convention

By Michelle Keahey |
Thornhill NEW ORLEANS - The family of a deceased elderly woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the national organization of Jehovah's Witnesses claiming it was negligent in seating her in the upstairs seating portion at a district convention.

Louisiana commercial diver sues after suffering injuries due to lack of adequate assistance

By Michelle Keahey |
Delise NEW ORLEANS - A Louisiana seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he was injured due to a lack of assistance aboard the vessel.