News from October 2015
Orleans Parish man sues Walmart after he was injured on the job
NEW ORLEANS – Derick Toussant of Orleans Parish has sued Walmart after he was injured and subsequently terminated from his position.
Personal injury attorney sued for alleged legal malpractice
NEW ORLEANS – An attorney is being sued by a client for allegedly instructing her to take a settlement after she was arrested.
Mike’s Discount store sued after employee allegedly hit man with baseball bat
NEW ORLEANS – A man who claims he was struck by a gas station employee with a baseball bat is suing over his alleged injuries.
Seaman sues Rowan Companies, alleging negligence in accident on vessel
A seaman is suing an offshore drilling company, alleging negligence in injuries he sustained aboard one of its vessels.
Heliport builder sues offshore services firm, alleging breach of contract
A heliport manufacturer is suing an offshore services company, alleging the company has failed to pay for services the plaintiff provided.
Seaman sues offshore services firm, alleging negligence in accident aboard vessel
A seaman is suing an offshore services company, alleging negligence for injuries he sustained aboard one of the company's vessels.
Boat operator sues Shell, alleging negligence for injuries
A boat operator is suing Shell, alleging negligence for injuries he sustained in an accident involving his motorboat and a submerged pipeline.
Seaman sues maritime company, alleging negligence in accident on vessel
A seaman is suing his former employer over injuries he allegedly sustained aboard one of the company's vessels.
NAACP challenge of Terrebonne Parish voting methods filed
Lawyers for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) have filed papers claiming that the voting method for the 32nd Judicial District Court discriminates against black voters in Terrebonne Parish.
Norfolk Southern Railway sued after employee allegedly cases on-the-job traffic accident
A railway company is being sued after one of their employees allegedly caused a car accident during the course and scope of his employment.
Triton Diving Services sues SeaOPS Marine Services, alleging breach of contract
A Jefferson Parish-based commercial diving service provider is suing a Lafayette Parish company, alleging failure to pay for charter vessel services for at least six months.
Louisiana workers sue Classic Southern Home Construction, alleging unpaid overtime
A group of workers is suing a Jefferson Parish-based construction company, alleging they were not paid overtime wages.
Seaman sues barge owners, alleging negligence for injuries suffered
A St. Tammany Parish seaman is suing the owners of an operational derrick barge, alleging injuries suffered when asked to perform a normally two-man job by himself.
Woman sues LabCorp. for allegedly failing to provide timely status of her HIV infection
A Lafourche Parish resident, also on behalf of her newborn daughter, is suing a lab company over claims of negligence in allegedly failing to notify her of her HIV infection in a timely manner, which could have saved her newborn from getting the disease prior to delivery.
Ship welder claims injuries due to collision
A welder who was working on a ship in dry dock is suing the owner of another ship that allegedly collided with the dock while he was working, causing the welder to be injured.
ACLU files suit against sheriff's office, seeks data on prisoners
A local foundation is disappointed with the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Marlin Gusman for failing to respond to a request for data on acutely mentally ill prisoners.
Bank sues Beaumont couple, alleging failure to pay mortgage
A bank is suing a Beaumont couple faces, alleging defaulted mortgage payments that could result in foreclosure.
Class action suit filed claiming Orleans Parish ‘debtors’ prison’
A group of people charged with criminal fees filed suit against in Orleans Parish on Sept. 17, claiming that the parish criminal court routinely issues arrest warrants for delinquent payments without allowing defendants their constitutional right to plead poverty.
State Farm customer seeks to recover damages after accident
A Beaumont, Texas man involved a car collision has filed suit against his insurer requesting monetary relief.
New Orleans woman files suit against Walgreens, alleging negligence after slip and fall
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman has filed suit against Walgreens and its insurance company after sustaining injuries at a pharmacy.