News from February 2016
Multi-district litigation moves forward for bleeding cases allegedly related to Xarelto
Discovery continues in the multi-district litigation (MDL) of cases related to Xarelto, a prescription blood thinner used to reduce the risk of blood clots.
Judge raps attorneys in Benson trust legal tussle
Attorneys representing the owner of the New Orleans Saints and his daughter were reprimanded for failing to officially inform a San Antonio court that a settlement was reached.
Former health care lawyer alleges her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated
NEW ORLEANS – A former health care attorney for the law firm Sullivan Stolier Knight is claiming the firm’s life insurance policy wrongfully terminated her from its policy.
Former employee alleges hostile work environment at Tidy Building Services
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee of Tidy Building Services is suing the president of the company over alleged sexual harassment.
Former employee of Hempel Inc. claims that non-compete agreement is invalid
BATON ROUGE – A non-compete agreement is the subject of a court case between a former employee and Hempel Inc.
Southwest Energy Partners accused of not paying invoice for work done on well
NEW ORLEANS – An oil drilling company is seeking damages against Southwest Energy claiming that the energy company has not paid it for its services.
Duferco Steel Inc. alleges cargo was damaged during transport
NEW ORLEANS – A steel company is seeking damages after its cargo was allegedly damaged during shipping.
Aris T faces another lawsuit over negligence claims
NEW ORLEANS – The marine vessel Aris T is facing another lawsuit over damages that occurred as a result of an alleged collision.
Zheng Yao Shipping Group sued for allegedly unpaid invoices
NEW ORLEANS – Shipping company Zheng Yao is being taken to court by an international bank for not allegedly paying its invoices.
Shell sues Aris T for damages, alleges negligence
NEW ORLEANS – The owners of the vessel Aris T are facing a lawsuit against the vessel over a Jan. 31 incident.
Creators of Bair Hugger face lawsuit over alleged defect that allows contamination
NEW ORLEANS – A man has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of medical device used to keep patients warm during surgery claiming that the device caused bodily harm to him.
Deckhand alleges that Fleet Operators maintained unsafe working environment
NEW ORLEANS – A deckhand is holding his former employer over work injuries he allegedly suffered when he fell down a flight of stairs.
Republic Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. goes to court to refute a claim
LAFAYETTE – An insurance company is seeking the court's help in resolving coverage for an estate over an underlying suit regarding a fatal accident.
Former ice cream truck delivery driver accuses Mid-State Marketing LLC of violating FLSA
LAFAYETTE – A former ice cream delivery driver is seeking damages from his former employer over allegedly unpaid wages and unfair wage practices.
Chateau Orleans Poboy restaurant accused of violating ADA
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish resident is seeking the court's help in disability accessibility case.
FairfieldNodal sued by employee who claims he was injured on the job
NEW ORLEANS – A Jones Act seaman is seeking damages from his former employer after he allegedly sustained injuries while on the job.
Woman claims wrong prescription allegedly caused heart attack
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish woman who allegedly suffered a heart attack after her prescription was incorrectly filled is suing the pharmacist and pharmacy for damages.
Rapides Parish man claims he was the victim of police brutality
ALEXANDRIA – A Rapides Parish man is seeking damages against the city of Alexandria and its sheriff’s department over alleged civil rights violations and police brutality.
Zimmer Orthopaedic faces lawsuit over allegedly defective products
NEW ORLEANS – A man who had a knee replacement is seeking damages from the manufacturer claiming the implant was defective.
Aris T, others accused of negligence after collision
NEW ORLEANS – The maritime vessel Aris T is facing a lawsuit after a collision.