News from May 2015
Flowers Baking company employees file suit over $92K commission dispute
NEW ORLEANS – Employees of Flowers Baking company claim a 10 percent commission cut since June of 2013 has deprived them of $92,000.
City of New Orleans and Entergy sued over uneven pavement
NEW ORLEANS – A Georgia man who tripped on uneven New Orleans pavement and was propelled onto a metal rod is suing the City of New Orleans and Entergy, among others, for their alleged negligence in failing to maintain the sidewalk.
Doctor accused of improperly implanting screws, causing nerve damage to patient during back surgery
GRETNA – A local doctor is being sued by a patient for medical malpractice after allegedly improperly implanting screws and causing nerve damage during a surgery.
Property insurer accused of lowballing repair estimates after hailstorm, sued by homeowner
GRETNA – A property insurer is being sued by a Marrero homeowner who claims his hail damage claim came in far lower than it should have been.
Driver sues industrial firm, insurer over roadway accident
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Female worker alleges workplace discrimination
A St. Tammany Parish woman has sued her former employer, alleging gender discrimination and harassment.
Auto dealership employee alleges discriminatory firing
A former employee has sued a New Orleans area auto dealership, alleging discrimination.
Man alleges lack of accessibility at Subway sandwich shop
A Lafourche Parish man has sued Subway, alleging infringement of disability law.
Hip replacement recipient alleges negligence
A Louisiana man has sued a group of medical device manufacturers, alleging product negligence.
Fair housing agency alleges discrimination from property manager
A non-profit fair housing advocacy corporation has sued an Orleans Parish resident and his business, alleging discrimination.
Railway sues pipeline operator over property dispute
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