News from September 2014
Man claims head and spine injury after fall off stool at The Camellia Grill
NEW ORLEANS – A man who was allegedly severely injured after falling off a stool at popular restaurant is suing.Charles L. Lacoste filed suit against The Camellia Grill Restaurant, 3218 Magazine LLC, Byblos Restaurant and Hanover Insurance Company in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on July 14.Lacoste claims on July 22, 2013, while seated on a stool at The Camellia Grill, located at 626 S. Carrolton
New evidence released in oil spill settlement debacle leaves another black eye on Louisiana’s legal reputation
Melissa Landry, executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch
BP spokesman tells environmental journalists they got it wrong
BP spokesman Geoff Morrell addresses attendees at the 24th annual Society of Environmental Journalists conference in New Orleans.
Fifth Circuit reaches split decision in Texas Optometrists v. Wal-Mart; $1.3 million civil penalty evaporates
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of AppealsNEW ORLEANS – The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has partly affirmed and partly reversed a district court’s decision regarding Wal-Mart's regulation of its optometry doctors’ hours.The dispute was centered on the Texas Optometry Act (TOA), which prohibits any company from “controlling the practice of an optometrist by attempting to influence the hours” in which they
Circus goer files suit after being knocked to the ground by clown
NEW ORLEANS – A circus attendee has filed suit after a clown, employed by the circus, bumped into her causing her to fall and suffer serious injuries.
Halliburton agrees to $1B settlement over Deepwater Horizon spill
BEAUMONT – Houston-based Halliburton Energy Services – a subcontractor on BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig – has agreed to pay more than $1 billion to settle claims from coastal businesses that were damaged from the 2010 rig explosion and oil spill.
Man sued for more than $9K in lumber he allegedly refused to pay for
NEW ORLEANS – A lumber wholesaler is suing a local man it claims owes thousands of dollars worth of lumber.
Local school sued by mother of student allegedly injured on playground
Homer A. Plessy Charter School
Rice Mill Lofts, Frontier Weatherproofing sued after NOCCA employee loses ability to breathe without assistance
New Orleans Center for Creative ArtsNEW ORLEANS – An employee of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts is suing a Bywater residence company and a Texas waterproofing company for negligence, claiming they aggravated a pre-existing condition and caused her respiratory health to rapidly deteriorate.Claudette Sislo filed suit against National Rice Mill LLC and Frontier Waterproofing in the Orleans Parish
BP motion to remove claims administrator alleges multiple instances of impropriety, incompetence
NEW ORLEANS – The motion BP PLC filed Tuesday to have settlement administrator Patrick Juneau removed from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill case alleged a number of mistakes and deficiencies the Lafayette lawyer has allegedly made during his two and a half years on the job.
Fifth Circuit upholds decision denying attorneys’ demand for timely access to court records for advertising purposes
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
Winn Dixie sued by customer in slip and fall suit
COVINGTON – A local woman is suing a Slidell grocery store after allegedly slipping and falling in a clear substance.
Majeste's St. Claude Pharmacy sued after man allegedly slips on liquid in store
NEW ORLEANS – A man is suing a St. Claude pharmacy, its owner, and its insurers for allegedly allowing a hazardous puddle to persist within its premises, which allegedly caused him to slip and fall.
Woman sues elevator company after light fixture falls on her
NEW ORLEANS – A woman has filed suit against an elevator operator for negligence in the maintenance, inspection, and repair of an elevator she claims she was injured in when a light fixture fell on her.
Son files suit against numerous companies after father dies of mesothelioma
NEW ORLEANS – A man has filed a wrongful death suit against the City of New Orleans and numerous companies after his father contracted and died from mesothelioma.
Deepwater Horizon special master Louis Freeh recuperating from car accident
Special Master Louis Freeh
BP files motion to remove Patrick Juneau as claims administrator
Claims Administrator Patrick Juneau
Hospice provider sued on medical malpractice claims
GRETNA – A hospice provider is being sued by a woman who claims her mother was improperly treated before and after her death.
Pay day loan company sued by owner’s brother over loan
GRETNA – The owner of a pay day loan company is being sued by his brother who allegedly provided a guaranty on a loan used to found the business.