News from 2012
Hotel management company seeks damages from Caddo Parish Hilton
A North Carolina-based management company has filed suit against a Shreveport hotel for payments it claims it is owed.
Saints' Vilma sues NFL and Goodell over 'Bounty Rule' statements
Vilma NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans Saints' linebacker Jonathan Vilma has filed a defamation suit against the National Football League and Commissioner Roger Goodell over statements the defendants made about Saints' players intentionally injuring opposing players.
Report: Drug maker suing La. AG over outside counsel hiring
Caldwell NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - Drug maker GlaxoSmithKline has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell over his hiring of private attorneys in a case against the company.
Toys R Us sued after customer slips in bubble puddle
Recile NEW ORLEANS - A Jefferson Parish woman has filed a lawsuit against a toy store after she slipped in a puddle of bubble solution and fell.
Heavy customer sues Southwest Airlines for discrimination; Passenger claims she was required to buy two tickets
NEW ORLEANS - Claiming violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a woman who weighs approximately 240-300 pounds has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines claiming her rights were violated when the airline asked that she purchase two airline tickets.
Airboat tour collision results in lawsuit
Allweiss NEW ORLEANS - After suffering injuries during an airboat tour of New Orleans, an Alabama couple has filed a lawsuit against the tour company claiming that they were driving the airboats too fast.
Helmet manufacturer sued after motorcycle rider suffers brain injury following collision with SUV
Morgan NEW ORLEANS - A motorcycle rider has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of his helmet claiming that ventilation holes in the helmet resulted in a weakened structured and allowed him to suffer a traumatic brain injury when he was involved in a motor vehicle collision with a sports utility vehicle.
Recovery School District sued by mother of special ed student
Recovery School District logo NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing the Recovery School District for injuries she claims her child received on its property.
Tulane sues over stadium
Tulane University NEW ORLEANS – Tulane University has filed suit against the City of New Orleans for creating a temporary zoning district that would bar the university from building a new football stadium.
Rite Aid sued in slip and fall
Smith NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a pharmacy for injuries she claims to have received n their premises.
Harahan hospital sued in slip and fall
GRETNA – A St. John the Baptist Parish woman is suing a Harahan hospital for injuries she claims she received on their premises.
CVS Pharmacy sued by woman who allegedly tripped in parking lot
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a national pharmacy chain for injuries she claims to have received in a fall in the parking lot of one of their local locations.
School system sued by woman who tripped over threshold
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local school system for injuries she claims occurred on one of their properties.
Multiple manufacturers sued after man is allegedly injured when hydraulics fail on dump truck
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish man is suing multiple manufacturers for injuries he claims to have incurred in an accident.
Man represents himself in suit against Chrysler for allegedly manufacturing faulty new car
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish man is suing a car manufacturer he claims sold him a faulty new car.
Louisiana woman files lawsuit claiming Padaxa caused internal bleeding
Salim NEW ORLEANS - Claiming she suffered from internal bleeding after ingesting the prescription drug Padaxa, a Louisiana woman has filed a lawsuit against the drug manufacturers for not warning of the drug's side effects.
LaFourche Parish residents sue Florida restaurant after woman injures knee
NEW ORLEANS - LaFourche Parish residents have filed a personal injury lawsuit against a Florida restaurant after a woman slips and injuries her knee.
Former Secret Service agent accused of stalking colleague at New Orleans law firm
Vallejo GRETNA – A New Orleans attorney who was formerly a Secret Service agent has been accused of stalking a female co-worker.
Washington Parish woman files class action against Covidien over gastric stapling device
NEW ORLEANS - A Washington Parish woman has filed a class action lawsuit against the manufacturer of gastric stapling devices, claiming that the devices are defective and cause complications.
Seaman sues after falling down flight of stairs
NEW ORLEANS - After slipping and falling down a flight of steps causing a serious back injury, a seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer for $1.25 million claiming that the steps needed a non-skid surface.