News from September 2015
Hospital, doctor sued for medical malpractice in elderly woman’s death
GRETNA – The children of a deceased woman are suing a local hospital and doctors for medical malpractice after her death.
Wal-Mart sued by father after shelves allegedly fall on, injure child
GRETNA – A corporate retailer is being sued by the father of a child he claims was injured when a shelving unit collapsed on top of her.
Jefferson Parish man files suit after hit-and-run
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man has filed suit against a car rental company and one of its employees after being rear-ended at a red light in Orleans Parish.
Worker sues Parker Drilling Offshore USA, Bailey's Catering, alleging negligence in onboard accident
A worker is suing an offshore drilling company and a catering company, alleging negilgence for injuries the plaintiff sustained aboard a drilling rig.
New York corporations sue VT Halter Marine, alleging breach of contract
Several New York corporations are suing VT Halter Marine, alleging it supplied an inoperable tug and barge unit.
Two New York City men sue Nola Guides, alleging negligence in boating collision
Two New York City men are suing a Louisiana commercial fishing captain, alleging negligence in a Camp Canal boat collision.
St. Tammany woman sues Eyelid Plastic Surgery & Reconstructive Center over unpaid overtime allegations
A St. Tammany woman is suing her former employer, Eyelid Plastic Surgery & Reconstructive Center LLC, over claims of unpaid overtime wages.
Couple sues Sunwing Airline following gangway accident, claiming injuries
A Louisiana husband and wife are suing a Canadian airline following a gangway accident in Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic that allegedly injured the wife.
Fidelity Investments sued over claims of withheld retirement funds
A Terrebonne Parish woman is suing Fidelity Investments over claims she has been unlawfully deprived of retirement proceeds.
Man sues employers following injuries allegedly sustained in towing vessel accident
A Wilmington, Del. man is suing two Louisiana corporations following an accident onboard their towing vessel that allegedly left him with injuries.
Prescription drug led to internal bleeding, lawsuit states
A Louisiana woman who took the prescription drug Xarelto is suing the drug’s manufacturers after she allegedly suffered life-threatening bleeding caused by the drug.