News from 2015
Amtrak employee sues company, State Farm over injury claims after train/tractor-trailer crash
A Jefferson Parish man is suing his employer, a transportation company and an insurance company after he was allegedly injured in a crash between an Amtrak train and a tractor-trailer near Tchula, Mississippi.
Utility Constructors Inc. wants out of deal with Plaquemines Parish-based woman over a plantation development
A construction company based in Mississippi is looking to get out of an agreement with a Plaquemines Parish-based woman and her executor over the development of a plantation.
Worker alleges Greif Inc. guility of workplace discrimination
A St. John the Baptist Parish woman is suing a Parish of East Baton Rogue business, alleging unfair treatment in the workplace led to her termination.
LABI endorses Vitter, 'concerned' over Edwards’ trial lawyer ties
BATON ROUGE — All four branches of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) lobbying group formally endorsed U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) in the state’s tight gubernatorial race on Wednesday.
Louisiana companies allege Broadway Insurance has not provided coverage
The owners of two Louisiana companies are suring an insurance agency, alleging lack of coverage.
Louisiana laborers sue Texas-based Coryell County Tradesmen for alleged unpaid overtime
Some Louisiana-based laborers, including a painter, cleaner and sheet rocker, are suing a Texas-based company claiming that they were not paid one-and-a-half times their regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours a work week.
T&B Construction and Electrical Services Inc. sued over alleged non-payment of bills
A Delaware company is suing a Harvey business claiming that it hasn't been paid for work completed on a joint project.
Lawsuit seeks to discover if patent infringement exists between parties
A Chalmette company is suing an Alabama business and two individuals to obtain a determination that the plaintiff is not infringing on a patent.
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch executive director blasts John Bel Edwards
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) Executive Director Melissa Landry recently criticized gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards for “aggressively” opposing legal reform.
Orleans Parish man blames Black & Decker after table saw accident severs fingers
An Orleans Parish man is suing Black & Decker, alleging negligence for an injury incurred while using a table saw.
Amtrak chef sues his employer for injuries allegedly suffered during tractor-trailer/train crash
A Pearl River County man is suing his employer after injuries allegedly sustained in a train accident with a tractor-trailer near Independence.
Blackwater Diving LLC sues employee over injury claim
A diving company is suing an employee over claims of concealing a pre-existing medical condition
Frankin woman allegedly suffers damage from IUD, sues manufacturer
A Franklin woman is suing a pharmaceutical company over alleged personal injury caused by one of their products.
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.