News from November 2015
Seaman sues offshore company over contracted disease
A seaman is suing a drilling company for alleged negligence regarding an ailment contracted while on the job.
Louisiana man alleges permanent damage from heated blanket
A Louisiana man is suing a manufacturer and a health care facility, alleging that an air warming blanket caused him bodily harm after a surgery.
Couple sues Nissan, dealership claiming negligent repair of vehicle
A Louisiana husband and wife are suing Nissan and a Nissan dealership over alleged claims of failure to sufficiently repair problems with a warrantied vehicle.
Injured worker seeks $1 million for injuries suffered on ship
A Lafourche Parish man is suing Louisiana two companies, alleging negligence for injuries he suffered on a vessel.
Louisiana Supreme Court establishes Access to Justice Commission
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson recently signed an order establishing the Louisiana Access to Justice (ATJ) Commission in order to ensure that all citizens are treated equally under the law.
Coca-Cola sued in class action case over new vending machines
A Metairie man is suing Coca-Cola Co. in a class action case over an alleged violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Louisiana couple sues over negligent repair claims on motor home
A Louisiana man and woman are suing a motor home manufacturer and dealership alleging that their vehicle was insufficiently repaired.
New Orleans woman sues city and tax collectors, claims constitutional rights violations
A New Orleans woman is suing the city and tax collectors employed by the city alleging violation of due process under both federal and state constitutions when attempting to collect her taxes.
Amelia towing services sue energy firms, allege partial payment for work
Two Amelia towing businesses are suing two energy companies, alleging lack of payment for services provided
Orleans Parish man sues over allegedly handicapped-inaccessible French Market Corp.
An Orleans Parish man is suing a corporation and the city of New Orleans over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Two men sue Take 5 Oil Change, co-workers claiming racial discrimination
Two Louisiana men are suing their former employer and several members of management, alleging racial discrimination.
Contracting company sues Jefferson Parish, charging unfair taxation
A Jefferson Parish contracting company is suing the parish and the parish sheriff, alleging unfair taxation.
Former Democratic candidate endorses Landry in AG runoff election
BATON ROUGE — Honesty is the best policy for former attorney general candidate Geri Broussard Baloney, and her endorsement of Jeff Landry reflects her principles.
Longevity in the legal profession makes for lively panel discussion
NEW ORLEANS — Prospective law students eager to join the profession need to be aware of the long road ahead.
Watts' fraud and identity theft indictment unsealed; Dog was among plaintiffs in BP oil spill litigation
GULFPORT, Miss. – David Watts smelled fraud in 41,000 oil spill claims that brother Mikal Watts filed against BP, and so did BP’s claims director and Louisiana attorney regulators, but Mikal Watts turned those claims into $2.3 billion.
Former workers sue employer, alleging failure to pay overtime
Two former workers are suing their former employer, alleging lack of payment of federally required overtime wages.
New Louisiana water code committee to address concerns with outdated laws
The Louisiana State Law Institute is forming a new water code committee with the goal of helping to create new legislation for the state’s water law.
New Orleans company sues U.S. Coachways, alleging failure to provide buses
A company providing destination services to clients visiting New Orleans is suing a transport business, alleging breach of contract.