News from 2014
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.
Depuy Orthopedics and J&J sued over knee bone cement
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing a bone cement manufacturer claiming the product was defective and has caused her to need additional surgery.
OSHA citations over practices at company that led to employee death upheld on appeal
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against Texas-based Austin Industrial Specialty Services’ in its appeal of Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) citations over circumstances that led to the death of a worker. The citations, issued in response to an investigation that came about after an Austin employee died due to chemical exposure, were centered on
Home elevation contractor sues over alleged non-payment
GRETNA – A home elevation company is suing a customer for alleged non-payment of services.
Winn-Dixie sued by customer allegedly injured in fall
GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured in a fall on their premises.Kim Percle filed suit against Winn-Dixie Montgomery LLC and their insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court on July 21.On July 28, 2013 Percle claims she was shopping at the Winn-Dixie located at 1070 Westbank Expressway in Westwego when she tripped and fell due to hazardous conditions in
Neighbor and Buffa’s battling in court over live music 'disturbance'
NEW ORLEANS – A corporation is suing Buffa's Restaurant and Bar, the company's owners and the city of New Orleans for allegedly causing a disturbance by allowing live music and entertainment in the establishment.
Deckhand at various Louisiana drill sites files suit after contracting mesothelioma
NEW ORLEANS – A man working as a deckhand at various drill sites in Louisiana has filed suit after contracting mesothelioma and lung cancer, which he claims directly relates to his time working with asbestos-containing products.
Rouse's employee files suit against former employer for wrongful termination
NEW ORLEANS – A shelf-stocker at a grocery store has filed suit against the store for wrongful termination claiming he was terminated because he requested to be assigned new duties after a work accident caused him to be disabled.
Doctor blamed for prescribing allergic patient wrong drug
GRETNA – A woman is suing her doctor and clinic after she was allegedly prescribed medicine she was allergic to and suffered a reaction that put her in the hospital.
Fitness center sued after machine allegedly breaks and injures patron
GRETNA – A man who claims he was injured when a piece of fitness equipment broke is suing a local gym.Ivy Batiste filed suit against Elmwood Fitness Center and Ochsner Health Systems in the 24th Judicial District Court on July 21.The plaintiff asserts he was working out at Elmwood Fitness Center located at 200 W. Esplanade Ave. in Metairie on July 24, 2013 when a piece of fitness equipment broke and
Appeals court reverses lower court finding against religious discrimination, upholds dismissal of retaliatory firing claims
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of AppealsNEW ORLEANS – The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has partly reversed and partly affirmed a district court’s decision in a suit dealing with Title VII religious discrimination and retaliation claims.The plaintiff, Lois M. Davis, filed suit against her former employee, Fort Bend County, Texas claiming that her termination constituted religious discrimination and retaliatio