News from 2015
Class-action suit aims to restore allegedly unpaid overtime pay to Maison Bourbon staff
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish woman says Maison Bourbon Jazz Club underpaid her for overtime she worked at the club.
Injured plumber blames Tidewater Marine Service, others for allegedly unsafe conditions
NEW ORLEANS – A Lafourche Parish plumbing contractor says he was injured aboard the marine vessel Ken C. Tamblyn, a steel-hulled offshore supply vessel, allegedly due to the owners’ negligence.
Ex-Yankees pitcher Guidry accuses liquor maker of trademark infringement
NEW ORLEANS – Former New York Yankees pitcher and two-time World Series player Tom Guidry is suing Louisiana Lightning and a food distributor in a dispute surrounding Guidry’s trademarked nickname, “Louisiana Lightning.”
Dispute over $2.5M state project spurs lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – A Texas company that was brought in to complete a state construction contract is suing the original builders for alleged defects it was required to correct.
Louisiana judicial system ranked 6th worst in U.S.; Governor-elect Edwards anticipated to maintain status quo
NEW ORLEANS – For the sixth year straight Louisiana’s judicial system has been singled out as one of the nation’s most unfair, according to the American Tort Reform Association’s (ATRA) annual Judicial Hellholes report.
Wife of deckhand sues Smith Maritime claiming negligence caused husband's brain injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Florida woman is suing Smith Maritime over alleged negligence related to her husband’s workplace injuries.
House painting project uncovers damage; Tower Hill accused of non-payment
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish couple is suing the insurer of their Florida home for allegedly refusing to pay for their property damage claim.
ING Bank accuses Diamantina of failing to pay fuel bill
NEW ORLEANS – The owners of a cargo ship are being sued by ING Bank for allegedly failing to pay for the ship’s fuel.
Longshoreman falls through open hatch, sues over alleged workplace injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A longshoreman is suing the marine vessel Julian and its owners for catastrophic injuries he alleged suffered from a fall aboard the vessel.
The Swamp sued over alleged nonpayment of overtime
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish waitress is suing The Swamp, alleging it failed to pay its servers and bartenders for overtime hours worked.
Wreck allegedly involving U.S. Postal Service truck sparks lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Charles Parish woman says she was injured during a collision with a postal service truck driven by an employee while he was on the job.
Louisiana taxpayer accuses IRS of abuse of power in tax case summons
NEW ORLEANS – A LaPlace man is suing the Internal Revenue Service to quash a summons of his bank records.
Pilot’s wife accuses Cadorath Aerospace, others of negligence in husband's death
NEW ORLEANS – An Oklahoma woman says faulty maintenance caused a catastrophic engine failure aboard a helicopter her husband was piloting, causing his death.
Worker accuses Fieldwood Energy of negligence over alleged workplace injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A worker says Fieldwood Energy is responsible for on-the-job injuries he allegedly sustained.
Alleged construction defects exempt from coverage, Atain Specialty Insurance Co. claims
NEW ORLEANS – A Michigan insurance company says exemptions in three insurance policies it issued to a homebuilder excuse it from liability over alleged construction defects.
Crewman blames Ingram Barge for injuries allegedly suffered aboard the Sally Bromfield
NEW ORLEANS – A crewman says the marine vessel Sally Bromfield’s owners are liable for injuries he suffered to his leg while following captain’s orders.
Employee sues Marquette Transportation over alleged on-the-job injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A deckhand is suing Marquette Transportation for injuries he allegedly suffered on the job.
Alleged defects in 3M surgical heater blamed for woman's injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana woman is suing 3M for injuries she alleged suffered from use of heating units during surgery.
Boat captain blames owners of the Orient Rise for crushed foot
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana boat pilot says the owners of a vessel he was assigned to helm in 2014 is negligent for foot injuries he suffered on the job. Joey Cargol filed a lawsuit Dec. 2 .
Couple accuses Johnson & Johnson, others of marketing unsafe medicine
NEW ORLEANS – A Nebraska couple is suing Johnson & Johnson and others for marketing an allegedly unsafe drug designed to prevent strokes.