News from May 2012
Truck driver files lawsuit claiming discrimination in shift scheduling
NEW ORLEANS - A truck driver has filed a lawsuit against his employer that claims the company gave more favorable shifts to Caucasian employees.
Hilton accused of racial discrimination
NEW ORLEANS - After being placed on paid leave, a housekeeping director for Hilton has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit claiming she worked in a hostile environment.
USPS worker sues UPS after package is dropped on her back
NEW ORLEANS - A postal worker has filed a lawsuit against UPS after a worker dropped a package on her back.
Oil spill worker files class action claiming workers were not paid for overtime
Earles NEW ORLEANS - An oil spill cleanup worker has filed a class action lawsuit against his employer claiming that hundreds of workers were misclassified as independent workers and were not paid overtime wages.
Legacy lawsuit reform compromise passes Senate
BATON ROUGE – A legacy lawsuit compromise reform bill announced last week has passed the Senate.
Asbestos litigation bill to be heard on Tuesday
Behrens A bill that would change the discovery process in asbestos litigation is scheduled to be heard in a state Senate committee tomorrow.
Winn-Dixie sued after mat allegedly slips out from under customer
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a grocery store for injuries she claims occurred on their premises.
Prairieville Wal-Mart sued by patron in slip and fall
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish woman is suing a local retailer for injuries she claims occurred on their premises.
Outback Steakhouse sued in slip and fall
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish woman is suing a local steak house franchise over injuries she claims to have incurred on their property.
Compromise bill on 'legacy reform' passes Senate Natural Resources Committee
Don Briggs, President of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association BATON ROUGE – A compromise legacy lawsuit reform bill is headed to the Senate floor only a day after an agreement was reached between landowners and oil producers.
Compromise announced on 'legacy lawsuit' reform
Landry BATON ROUGE – After weeks of contentious debate, a compromise has been announced on legacy lawsuit reform.
New 'legacy lawsuit' reform bill to heard in Senate committee today
BATON ROUGE – A new bill concerning legacy lawsuit reform is set to be heard in a Senate committee later today.
Allstate adjuster claims age discrimination
Arruebarrena NEW ORLEANS - A former Allstate claims adjuster has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the insurance company allegeing that she was terminated because of her age.
Seaman sues after leg crushed between lifeboat and offshore drilling rig
Steele NEW ORLEANS - After his leg was crushed between a lifeboat and an offshore drilling rig, a Plaquemines Parish seaman has filed a lawsuit that claims that he was not warned about dangers aboard the rig.
Sherwin-Williams sued for not instructing business on proper application of UV resistant paint
NEW ORLEANS - Claiming its floor is grossly discolored as a result of the improper application of UV resistant paint, a marine sales and service business has filed a lawsuit against Sherwin-Williams for the cost associated with removing the old paint and applying a new coat of paint and UV resistant top coat.
Tire dealer sued after technician fails to put lug nuts back onto wheel
NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans woman is suing a Carrollton auto care company after one of its technicians failed to put lug nuts back onto a wheel of her vehicle and the tire abruptly came off causing her to suffer injuries.
Energy industry proponents push new bill in legacy lawsuit struggle
Briggs BATON ROUGE – Energy industry proponents are preparing to introduce a new bill in committee on Wednesday that would reform the way legacy lawsuits are handled.
Controversial presentation on creating 'legacy lawsuits' uncovered
Griffin in a screen shot of his Legacy Lawsuit video BATON ROUGE – A video has recently surfaced that shows a consultant advising a group of trial lawyers to find the defendants with deep pockets when pursuing a "legacy lawsuit."
Plumbing company sued by customer claiming they charged her for incomplete repairs
GRETNA – A Kenner woman is suing a Metairie-based plumbing company for not completing work for which she paid them.
Man sues hospital after bumping head while reclining in chair at ER
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a local hospital for injuries he claims occurred on their premises.