News from March 2012
Seamen sue after collision during dense fog
NEW ORLEANS - Two seamen have filed a lawsuit against their employer claiming they were injured when another vessel struck the stern of their vessel.
Proposed bill would limit liability in 'Legacy Lawsuit' cases
A bill introduced in the Louisiana Legislature by Representative Neil Abramson (D - New Orleans) would limit the liability of former owners of land contaminated by oil field production activities.
Dad sues on behalf of kids after family dog is hit by USPS vehicle; Seeks cremation and replacement costs
Robert NEW ORLEANS - A St. Tammany Parish man has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service after his family pet was hit by a postal vehicle.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against heater company after man dies following gas explosion
NEW ORLEANS - A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the manufacturer of a liquid propane heater, which exploded and resulted in a Ponchatoula man receiving deadly burns.
Oil worker sues after being hit in head by dumpster lid
NEW ORLEANS - An oil worker has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the owners of a fixed oil production platform after allegedly suffering a severe spinal injury when a dumpster lid hit him in the head.
Man sues Verizon Wireless after falling from broken bench
NEW ORLEANS - Robert Gordon of Jefferson Parish filed suit against Verizon Wireless in Jefferson Parish District Court claiming it failed to care for the safety of patrons after he fell from a broken bench.
Zoloft user claims baby suffered defects
NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans mother has filed a lawsuit against Pfizer claiming that its antidepressant drug Zoloft caused her baby to suffer birth defects after she took them during pregnancy.
Ford Edge owner files class over allegedly defective voice recognition software
Arsenault NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans man has filed a class action against Ford that claims his new Ford Edge contains defective voice recognition software, which is needed to use the vehicle's sound system, navigation, hand-free phone and other integrated technology.
Marrero McDonald's named in slip and fall case
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a Marerro McDonald's for injuries she claims happened in a accident on the restaurant's premises.
Second McDonald's named in slip and fall case in as many days
Dominick F. Impastato, III A Kenner McDonald's is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured in a fall at the establishment.
Construction company sued by lumber retailer for past due account
DONALDSONVILE – A Metairie construction company is being sued by a Sorrento building lumber company for a past due account.
Convenience store sued in slip and fall case
Stephanie Legros An Ascension Parish woman is suing a St. Amant convenience store for injuries she claims happened on its premises.
Tug boat operator sued for injuries man claims to have received in accident
DONALDSONVILE – An East Baton Rouge man has sued a transportation company for injuries he claimed occurred in an accident on the water.
Landlord sued for not returning security deposit
GRETNA – A Houston woman is suing her former landlord for allegedly unjustly keeping her security deposit.
West Jefferson Hospital and Sodexho sued by family of deceased woman
GRETNA – The family of a deceased Jefferson Parish woman has filed a slip and fall against a hospital and its janitorial service contractor.
Clear Channel sues uniform retailer over allegedly unpaid advertising
GRETNA – A corporate broadcaster is suing a Jefferson Parish uniform retailer for allegedly unpaid bills.
Boomtown Casino sued for trip and fall
Edwin M. Shorty A Georgia woman is suing a Harvey casino claiming she was injured on its premises.
Legislative Battle Brewing Over Legacy Lawsuits
Melissa Landry As the Louisiana Legislature kicked off with a bang this week, the political stage has been set for a series of historic battles that could drastically impact the direction of the state.
Woman sues claiming she was dragged by streetcar
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a public transit operator for injuries she claims she incurred when trying to board a streetcar.
Woman sues after allegedly falling in open manhole
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing for allegedly falling in an open manhole.