News from November 2012
Roustabout sues employer for injuries received from forcing him to carry large spotlight
NEW ORLEANS - A roustabout has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming that he was ordered to carry a large spotlight down stairs becoming injured in the process.
Seaman seeks $1.6 million after falling through unbolted manhole cover
NEW ORLEANS - A seaman has filed a lawsuit seeking $1.6 million claiming he stepped on an unbolted manhole cover, which gave away and caused a back and neck injury.
Bicyclist sues Wal-Mart after catching tire in drainage grate
NEW ORLEANS - A bicyclist is suing Wal-Mart claiming the store failed to place warning signs around a drainage grate, which caused him to drive over the grate, causing his tire to get caught.
Gas station customer sues after slip and fall incident
NEW ORLEANS - A Tangipahoa resident has filed a lawsuit against a Hammond gas station claiming she was not warned about a wet floor which caused her to slip and fall.
Seaman claims back injury resulted from use of improper tools
NEW ORLEANS - A seaman has filed a lawsuit claiming that his supervisor would not allow him to use the proper tool on a job, which caused him to suffer a severe injury to his back.
Offshore cook seeks overtime wages in suit
NEW ORLEANS - A lift boat cook has filed a collective lawsuit against his employer in an effort to obtain three years’ worth of unpaid overtime wages.
WVLA NBC 33 sued over commercial that never ran
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge man is suing a news station after it allegedly breached a contract for a commercial that was to run on the station.
Shady's Bar sued on claims of neglect for allegedly allowing attack on premises
David R. Kelly BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge man sued a bar after he allegedly lost consciousness after being attacked by a customer.
Welder injured in fall through manhole sues employer for injuries
Loaded barges at night. GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a marine transportation company that formerly employed him for injuries he received while on the job.
Wine wholesaler sued for trademark infringement
Patricia A. Krebs NEW ORLEANS – A wine wholesaler is being sued by a man who claims it appropriated his business's name.
Local company sued by nationwide refrigeration supplier for alleged nonpayment
NEW ORLEANS – A refrigeration supply company is suing a New Orleans business for alleged nonpayment of parts.
Commercial landlord sues tenant to recoup expenses for damaged property
Irl R. Silverstein GRETNA – An incorporated property in Kenner is suing its former tenant for damages to the building.
West Jefferson Medical Center and doctor sued for wrongful death
Harry T. Widman GRETNA – A New Orleans man is suing a local hospital and doctor over the death of his wife.
Port of New Orleans files TRO over tax sale of property
John J. Weiler NEW ORLEANS – The Port of New Orleans has filed a temporary restraining order against the City of New orleans for trying to sell buildings in its possession to settle alleged back taxes on those properties.
Hotel sued by woman whose infant son was injured when diaper changing table collapsed
Excerpt of lawsuit. GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a hotel for injuries her son allegedly received on its premises.
Mother of student who tripped on tree root sues public school
Jack E. Truitt GRETNA – The mother of a Jefferson Parish public school student is suing a local middle school and the school system for injuries she claims the boy sustained on its premises.
Marine company claims vessel insurance was withheld despite payments to insurer
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish marine company is suing a Delaware-based insurer claiming it paid insurance premiums on a non-existent insurance policy.
Melting Pot sued by woman who tripped on stairs while entering building
John W. Ellinghausen NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a local restaurant for injuries she claims to have received when she fell on the steps at its entrance.
Gretna police sued for allegedly causing car accident
GRETNA – A local police department is being sued for negligence due to a car accident allegedly caused by one of its officers.
Man sues after he is allegedly injured by defective forklift
BASF plant in Geismar BATON ROUGE – A Tangipahoa Parish man is suing a construction contractor, an equipment rental company and a Geismar chemical plant after he was allegedly hurt while operating a forklift.