News from October 2012
Lineman sues claiming wench caused debilitating injuries to wrist
Bruno NEW ORLEANS - An offshore lineman has filed a lawsuit against his employer that claims he suffered debilitating injuries to his wrist when the boat's wench started retrieving mooring line rather than paying out the line.
Forklift driver sues after chain hook fails and mauls face
Gambel NEW ORLEANS - A forklift driver who attempted to pull his forklift out of a muddy spot with a chain hook has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $6 million claiming he suffered severe brain damage and other injuries when the chain hook failed and tore off parts of his face.
Lowe's shopper sues store after brick pavers fall from shelf and hit him in face
NEW ORLEANS - A Lowe's shopper has filed a lawsuit that claims the store improperly stacked brick pavers which created the dangerous condition and allowed the brick pavers to fall from the shelf and hit him in the face.
Worker sues after elevator cable breaks
NEW ORLEANS - Claiming he suffered numerous injuries when a loading dock elevator rapidly descended due to a broke cable, Wendell Johnson filed suit against Cargill Inc. and Cargill Dry Corn Ingredients Inc. on Sept. 20 in federal court in New Orleans.
Marrero McDonald's sued after woman slips in water
NEW ORLEANS - A McDonald's customer has filed a lawsuit that claims she injured her knee when she slipped in water that was left on the floor by an employee.
Government environmental group sues petroleum company for allegedly failing inspection
BATON ROUGE – A state environmental department is suing a petrochemical company for alleged compliance violations.
Illinois woman sues New Orleans Hotel for an alleged slip and fall accident
NEW ORLEANS - A Washington Park, Ill. woman is suing a local hotel alleging she slipped and fell in the bathtub in her hotel room and suffered injuries as a result.
Family of pipe cleaner claims radiation poisoning; Seeks punitive damages in suit against Shell, others
Sprague GRETNA – The family of a deceased man is suing a number of entities related to the pipe cleaning job he held, which allegedly resulted in him being repeatedly exposed to radioactive materials.
Hospital sued by woman who allegedly broke arm in fall during de-tox
Perry R. Staub GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a Harahan hospital for injuries she claims to have received in a fall while in its care.
Winn-Dixie sued by woman who tripped on unpainted curb
George B. Recile GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman has sued a local grocery store for injuries she claims she received when she tripped over a curb.
United Cabs sued by injured passenger
Jerald P. Block NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans woman is suing a local cab company alleging she was injured when the cab she was riding in backed into another car.
Wendy's sued by man who allegedly slipped on soaked and muddy rug
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a local fast food restaurant for injuries he claims to have received on its premises.
Harahan Wal-mart sued in slip and fall
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a Harahan retail store for injuries she claims she received in a fall on its premises.
Man who lost two front teeth suing dentist who allegedly caused more damage
GRETNA – A Harahan man is suing a Metairie dentist for inures he claims were subsequent to dental treatments he received.
Recreation department sued by woman who allegedly stepped in hole at playground
Lakeshore Playground GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is using a parish recreation department for injuries she claims to have received at a playground.
Harahan Wal-Mart sued by woman claiming she was hit by pallet jack
Val Patrick Exnicios GRETNA – A woman is suing a local retailer for injuries she claims to have received due to the negligence of one of its employees.
Tow truck driver employed by Dale's Towing sued in rear end collision
Ron A. Austin GRETNA – A tow truck driver who was drinking on the job and the company he was working for are being sued by a couple after he allegedly rear-ended their vehicle.
Baskin Robins sued by man who allegedly tripped over pothole
Vergie L. Riley BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge man is suing an ice cream franchise for alleged injuries he suffered from falling on the premises.
LLAW says consumers should be aware that litigation drives up costs
Melissa Landry BATON ROUGE - With Louisiana consistently ranked as having one of the worst legal climates in the country, a watchdog organization is encouraging legal reform during "Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week."
Woman sues foot doctor over allegedly contaminated sutures
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing a surgeon after he allegedly used contaminated sutures during her foot surgery.