News from November 2013
Florida man sues after slipping in oil on vessel
NEW ORLEANS - A Florida man has filed a lawsuit claiming that he suffered injuries to his lumbar spine when he slipped in oil and fell while working aboard a vessel in the Gulf.
Man who allegedly fell and fractured hip at private event sues venue
GRETNA – A local venue is being sued by a man who allegedly fell during a private event and fractured his hip.
Church sued by volunteer cook who claims she was severely burned
GRETNA – A local church is being sued by a volunteer cook who claims she received severe burns when a pan full of hot grease fell on her.
Lawsuit filed against catering company and car dealer over allegedly stolen catering van
GRETNA – The owner of a local catering company claims his catering van was stolen by his former employer due to the malfeasance of a local car dealer where it was undergoing repairs.
Pharmacy employee sues for over $53K in back wages following seven-week employment
GRETNA – A woman who worked for an pharmacy corporation for seven weeks is suing claims she is owed back wages.
Louisiana lawyers being targeted by scammers
Richard K. Leefe, president of the Louisiana State Bar Association
Opera singer sues for loss of vocal range after throat allegedly caught by Cox cable line
NEW ORLEANS – A former opera singer who was allegedly hung up in low-hanging cable while riding his bike is suing Cox and others for permanent damage to his vocal chords.
Mobile device business sues property owner over offensive odors and flooding issues
Charles G. Hamilton III
Tax preparer claims hostile work environment in suit against H&R Block
NEW ORLEANS - A tax preparer has filed a lawsuit claiming he was subjected to a hostile work environment after he was subjected to racially insensitive remarks.
Man sues former employer for enforcing allegedly invalid non-compete clause
NEW ORLEANS – A man is suing his former employer for threatening litigation and enforcing an allegedly invalid agreement clause.
Woman sues hotel after bedframe allegedly causes fall
Keith Couture
Veterinary clinic sued by former employee for alleged unpaid wages
GRETNA – A veterinary clinic is being sued by a former employee for allegedly withholding wages.