News from 2012
Abramson says opponent threatened his career over legacy lawsuit reform
Abramson BATON ROUGE – Weeks before a House committee voted on a civil litigation reform measure, state Rep. Neil Abramson said he was lured to a remote part of the capitol and had his career threatened by an individual whose identity he is not revealing.
Energy advocate is 'outraged' over Carmouche v. Abramson complaint
Briggs BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Oil and Gas Association (LOGA) President Don Briggs says he is "outraged" over an ethics complaint filed yesterday against a state lawmaker who has advanced legislation reforming legacy lawsuit litigation.
Carmouche files ethics complaint against Abramson over legacy lawsuit reform; Abramson says he won't be 'intimidated'
Abramson BATON ROUGE - Democratic state Rep. Neil Abramson is accused of violating state ethics law for his role in promoting legislation that an opponent says would benefit the lawmaker's legal firm.
Talbot firm continues to press for professor's deposition on economic impact study
Dismukes An LSU researcher who wrote a study on the economic impact of legacy lawsuits is again being challenged by the plaintiff's firm who has been trying to compel him to testify on the study.
Jindal's ties to trial bar noted
Jindal A collection of national news outlets have taken an interest in Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal's relationship with trial lawyers, according to a report today in PoliticalDesk.com.
Fertilizer manufacturer sues pipeline installer for improper installation of pipelines
DONALDSONVILLE – A Donaldsonville fertilizer producer is suing a Texas-based contractor who it claims improperly constructed and installed pipelines at their plant.
Fifth Circuit: Judge allowed to vacate other judge's ruling
Stewart NEW ORLEANS - A federal judge had the authority to overturn a colleague's findings in a class action lawsuit over a change in discounts given to employees and retirees of a phone company, an appeals court has ruled.
Nursing school instructor sued for allegedly touching student with dirty hands
DONALDSONVILLE – A former nursing school student is suing her former teacher claiming unsanitary conditions led to her fear of infection.
Jefferson Parish teacher school fired for corporal punishment sues
Impastato GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing the school system where he was formerly employed for alleged wrongful termination.
Gretna U-Haul sued by woman who allegedly tripped over wire
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a moving truck renter for injuries she claims she received on their property.
Reform of 'legacy lawsuits' makes it through House Civil Law Committee
BATON ROUGE – A bill that would reform handling of "legacy lawsuits" has made its way through the House Civil Law Committee.
Oil platform worker sues after slipping off a ladder and falling down
NEW ORLEANS - A service technician has filed a lawsuit against the owner of a fixed drilling platform, claiming he slipped on mud and fell while descending a ladder.
Traffic manager claims she was terminated over sleep disorder issues
NEW ORLEANS - A traffic manager with a sleep disorder that caused her to fall asleep unexpectedly has filed a discrimination lawsuit against her employer after she was terminated during approved medical leave.
Injured seaman sues after failing to safely jump from tug boat to barge
LaBarre NEW ORLEANS - After a failed attempt to jump from a tug boat onto a barge, a seaman is suing his employer for failing to provide him fall protection equipment.
Medtronic sued for alleged off-label promotion of bone graft medical device
NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans man has filed a lawsuit that claims he will never recover from a spinal surgery due to the use of a surgically implanted medical device that is used to stimulate bone growth.
Captain sues for $4 million after falling
NEW ORLEANS - A captain is suing for more than $4 million after he injured his spine when he fell while aboard his vessel.
Seaman sues employer claiming 18 years of benzene exposure caused blood disorder
NEW ORLEANS - A seaman claims his diagnosis of aplastic anemia is a result of 18 years of benzene exposure.
Lowe's sued for assault after trip and fall accident
NEW ORLEANS - A Terrebonne Parish woman is suing Lowe's claiming the retailer is negligent for failing to maintain a safe area.
Jefferson Parish woman sues over oral contraceptive Yasmin
NEW ORLEANS - A Jefferson Parish woman has filed a lawsuit against Bayer Pharmaceuticals claiming that their oral contraceptive drug Yaz/Yasmin caused her to develop gallbladder disease.
Numerous 'legacy lawsuit' reform bills expected to be introduced in House this week
Briggs Legacy lawsuit reform is expected to be hotly discussed this week in committee meetings throughout the capital.