News from January 2016
Widow brings wrongful death suit against Clemco, Chevron for alleged asbestos exposure
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing her deceased husband’s former employers for allegedly exposing him to asbestos while on the job.
Driver accuses New Orleans Trucking of underpayment
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana man is suing New Orleans Trucking in a dispute surrounding his payments under a freight transportation agreement.
Ex-hospital worker accuses Progressive Acute Care of providing improper notice of termination
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish man is suing his former employer, Progressive Acute Care, claiming it broke the law by not giving advance warning of an impending layoff.
Three crewmembers blame work injuries on DeQueen Inc. and its vessel
NEW ORLEANS – Three Louisiana fishermen are suing their former employer, DeQueen Inc., over injuries they allegedly sustained aboard a vessel in waters near Plaquemines Parish.
Seaman accuses S.H.R.M. Catering of negligence over on-the-job injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana man is suing his employer, S.H.R.M. Catering, and one of its clients for injuries he allegedly sustained at work.
Hollycrest Shopping Center accused of restricting handicapped access
NEW ORLEANS – A disabled St. Tammany Parish woman is suing Hollycrest Shopping Center, claiming its accommodations restrict handicapped access.
Disabled woman accuses Mandina’s Restaurant of violating ADA
NEW ORLEANS – A paraplegic St. Tammany Parish woman is suing Mandina’s Restaurant, and the owner of its rented location, claiming the establishment lacks appropriate access for handicapped diners.
Boat operator and passenger say Chevron's negligence sunk shrimp boat
NEW ORLEANS – A Plaquemines Parish man alleges his boat was sunk by a submerged, unmarked craft in Garden Island Bay, injuring him and a passenger.
Paraplegic alleges restricted wheelchair access at Sunshine Plaza
NEW ORLEANS – A Covington woman says access for her and other wheelchair users is illegally restricted at Sunshine Plaza in St. Tammany Parish.
Wheelchair-bound shopper claims Mandeville shopping center in violation of ADA
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish woman is suing a Mandeville shopping center over allegations it offers limited access to those with disabilities.
Number of misconduct allegations against Louisiana lawyers are on the rise
BATON ROUGE—The numbers are in, and formal allegations of misconduct against Louisiana lawyers in 2015 reached a 10-year high.
Inmates’ attorney says legal fee in heat case dispute is 'a distraction' from real issue
BATON ROUGE—Attorneys representing the Louisiana Department of Corrections have asked a Baton Rouge federal judge to lower the nearly $890,000 requested by the lawyers of three inmates who sued the state, claiming that the extreme heat in Louisiana State Penitentiary’s death row violated their constitutional rights.
LLAW to take tort reform message to Pachyderms of Greater Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE—State legislators must put partisan politics aside if the Pelican State hopes to climb out of its "judicial hellhole," the executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) recently told the Louisiana Record.
Kirby vacuum sales rep accuses dealer of illegal pay practices
NEW ORLEANS – A Metairie man says he and other door-to-door sales reps for Kirby vacuum cleaners were not paid the statutory minimum wage or for overtime, in violation of federal wage laws.
Former Hertz employee seeks court’s permission to escape non-compete clause
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish man is suing Hertz in a dispute concerning an employee confidentiality and separation agreement.
Bellsouth subsidiary accuses Louisiana Pacific of contract breach
NEW ORLEANS – An Atlanta business is suing Baton Rouge-based Louisiana Pacific, alleging the defendant owes more than $78,000 for services provided.
Rastafarian accuses Freedom Well Services of religious discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish man says Freedom Well Services terminated him because of his race and religion.
Cajun Kleen accuses Professional Car Products of stealing trade secrets
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana detergent manufacturer is suing a former employee, alleging he shared the plaintiff's propriety formulas with a competitor.
Lafayette Parish woman accuses police of violating sons’ civil rights
LAFAYETTE – The mother of two students allegedly involved in altercations with police at Northside High School is suing the Lafayette Police Department over claims of excessive use of force.
Kearney Cos. accuses MB Industries of breaching contract
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans firm is suing MB Industries in a dispute involving payment for a cargo shipment.