News from 2015
Jefferson Parish couple sues Covidien, alleging defective catheter
A Jefferson Parish couple is suing a medical supply company, alleging negligence for damage sustained by the husband from a defective catheter.
Louisiana woman sues General Motors, alleging failure to repair vehicle
A Louisiana woman is suing General Motors and a Baton Rogue car dealership, alleging failure to repair several severe defects to her warrantied Chevrolet Tahoe.
Jackson Parish woman sues Rollins, Orkin, alleging sexual harassment
A Jefferson Parish woman is suing her former employer, alleing sexual harassment in the workplace.
Insurance company sued for allegedly wrongfully denying benefits to disabled woman
A Rapides Parish woman is taking an international life insurance company to court alleging they wrongfully denied her health benefits.
Furniture retailer of conspiracy in lawsuit
Orleans Parish resident claims local furniture retailer employees illegally searched, and seized property from his home.
Parking Enforcement Agent Faces Altercation with Two Cops
In Orleans Parish- A parking enforcement agent says he was beaten and arrested by two cops, and their party, after booting their vehicles.
Worker sues Bridge City Center for Youth, alleging wrongful firing
A Jefferson woman injured on the job is suing her employer, alleging she fired when she told her boss her injuries required surgery.
Disabled woman sues LINA, alleging termination of coverage
A disabled Marrero woman is suing her insurance company, alleging it terminated her coverage and suggested she get a new job.
Employees sue Epic Diving & Marine, alleging racial discrimination
Two former employees are suing a Belle Chase company, alleging they were were racially discriminated against, then fired for complaining about it.
Apartment complex sued by mother over child’s death
NEW ORLEANS – An apartment complex is being sued by a woman who claims her child died due to being electrocuted by exposed wiring.
Louisiana man has filed suit after injuring hand while using table saw
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana resident, Robert Aldana, has brought suit against an Orleans Parish man alleging negligence after he was injured while working for the defendant.
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.