News from February 2014
Woman sues claiming injuries from falling through drainage grate
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board and a construction company are being sued by a local woman who claims she was severely injured after falling through a faulty drainage grate.
Sewerage and Water Board employee sues after allegedly losing eye due to workplace brawl
NEW ORLEANS – A Sewerage and Water Board employee alleges he was forced to have his left eye permanently removed after being struck in the face by an angry co-worker. He is suing the worker and a SWB manager for allegedly inciting the altercation.
Florida contractor sued after man's foot allegedly crushed by falling doors
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is suing a Florida-based contractor and one of its employees for injuries he claims were the result of being crushed under a stack of heavy doors.
Casino sued by woman who claims she was injured in fall at buffet
GRETNA – A local casino is being sued after one of its customers claims she was severely injured in a fall at a buffet.
Mother sues Tulane Hospital alleging infant sustained permanent damage due to loss of blood flow
NEW ORLEANS – An infant that received treatment at Tulane Hospital allegedly suffered permanent damage to his lower left leg and foot, prompting a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Oilfield and marine contractor sued by engineering firm
Ryan C. Higgins
Ex-security guard sues over alleged sexual harassment
NEW ORLEANS – A local woman is suing her former employer for allegedly failing to investigate and protect her from sexual harassment and religious discrimination in the workplace.
Pilot sues Flight Academy of New Orleans claiming exploitative work practices
NEW ORLEANS – A certified commercial pilot and flight instructor alleges the Flight Academy of New Orleans made him an attractive offer for the position of assistant chief flight instructor in a joint program with Herzing University, however, when he arrived, he claims he was grossly underpaid and when he complained about allegedly illegal practices, he was terminated on the spot.
Tenant who fell off ladder sues landlord
Ron A. Austin
Insurer sued by restaurant that was allegedly damaged by severe hail storm
GRETNA – An insurer and claims adjuster are being sued by a restaurant that was allegedly severely damaged by a hail storm, but was only paid for minor damages under its property insurance policy.
Former Goodwill worker says termination based on security officer’s report of his foot being run over
NEW ORLEANS – A woman who was employed by Goodwill for 17 years alleges she was wrongfully terminated based on a security officer’s false accusation.
Housing Authority of New Orleans sued over alleged wrongful termination
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee of the Housing Authority of New Orleans alleges she was wrongfully terminated after 20 years of employment and multiple promotions.