News from 2015
Statin drug’s alleged diabetes risk prompts wrongful death suit against Pfizer
NEW ORLEANS – The family of a deceased Mississippi woman says Pfizer was negligent in the design, development and marketing of cholesterol drug Lipitor, which they say caused their mother to develop diabetes.
$100,000 deal to open New Orleans restaurant in the Middle East goes sour
NEW ORLEANS – A Kuwait firm says Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro reneged on a deal to open six locations in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and four other countries.
Cajun Outboards sued over allegedly defective vessel
NEW ORLEANS – An East Baton Rouge Parish-based boat company is being sued for allegedly selling a defective vessel and making shoddy repairs to the craft.
Couple sues Starwood Hotels, alleging poor treatment because of racial discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – A couple is suing a hotel chain alleging racial discrimination during a stay because they are an interracial couple.
Insurance company files suit over coverage dispute
NEW ORLEANS – An insurance company is suing a business over claims that one of its contracts is in opposition to Louisiana law.
Inmate on hard labor work release sues employers after fall
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana inmate assigned to hard labor on work release is suing his employers over injuries sustained from a fall while sandblasting.
Wal-Mart sued over alleged gender discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana woman is suing her employer over alleged claims of gender discrimination.
Man sues Seacor Marine, others over injury he allegedly sustained on boat
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman is suing over claims that he was injured while working on a boat.
Owner of New Orleans bar and restaurant accuses ex-manager of fraud and theft
NEW ORLEANS – The owners of Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar and Restaurant in New Orleans are suing its former manager for allegedly stealing company profits through fraud and theft, adding up to more than $850,000.
Employee sues Citadel Builders over claims of sexual battery
NEW ORLEANS – An Alabama resident is being sued after he allegedly sexually harassed an employee.
Man claims Cajun Iron Workers violated FMLA
NEW ORLEANS – A lift operator claims his former employer violated his rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act to maximize its profits.
Bossier City attorney faces disbarment if convicted of theft allegations
BOSSIER PARRISH — A Bossier City couple arrested two weeks ago for allegedly carrying out a scheme to steal thousands of dollars and manipulating the sale of two residential properties from a dying man are out on bail.
Barge passenger accuses Baywater Drilling of negligence
NEW ORLEANS – A passenger aboard the Barge Atchafalaya blames its owner’s carelessness for his injuries.
Alleged failed blood filter reason for liability lawsuit against C.R. Bard and Bard Peripheral Vascular
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana couple is suing over a defective medical device that continues to cause damage but cannot be removed.
St. John the Baptist Parish Woman claims collusion in lawsuit against major airlines
A St. John the Baptist Parish woman claims that three major airlines are in the midst of a conspiracy to restrict output of airline tickets and thereby fix, raise, maintain or stabilize prices of passenger airline tickets.
Livingston Parish man sues ex-wife, school board for custody of son
A Livingston Parish man has sued his ex-wife and the school board that employs her over claims that they have ignored a court-ordered judgment and have refused to allow him to take custody of his son.
Notice filed for lawsuit over allegedly defective siding to be moved to federal court
Two companies are asking that legal proceedings filed against them by the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office be moved to federal court.
Owners of towing vessel file complaint to avoid any claims regarding barge crash
A marine transportation company has filed in an attempt to avoid any lawsuits in connection with a barge crash at the West Closure Complex in Southeast Louisiana.
Man sues oil corporations, alleging serious personal injuries in boating accident
A Louisiana man is suing several oil and gas companies claiming he was severely injured while fishing when his boat struck a piling.
Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America sues client over claims of misrepresentation
An insurance company is suing the widow of a client, claiming the company was misled about alleged medical conditions of her deceased husband.