News from June 2016
Judiciary Commission of Louisiana adds new member using unique selection process
NEW ORLEANS – Breaux Bridge educator Ashley Gary Higginbotham is the newest member of the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana, the state's judicial disciplinary agency, which has a unique method for adding members compared to similar agencies in other states.
Man claims he was injured while on Deepwater Champion
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman alleges he was injured while working aboard a drill ship.
Essex Crane Rental Corp. files suit over crane rental
NEW ORLEANS – A lift crane owner has filed suit against a vessel and its owner alleging it is owed for the crane's rental and seeks its return.
Former Team Industrial Services employee alleges wrongful termination
NEW ORLEANS – An ultrasound technician is suing her former Ascension Parish employer alleging she was wrongfully terminated for filing a complaint.
Man files suit alleging he was wrongfully denied disability benefits
NEW ORLEANS – A Lockheed Martin employee alleges he was wrongfully denied disability benefits.
Class actions brewing in state over Johnson & Johnson baby powder and cancer
NEW ORLEANS – A local attorney and legal watchdog organization both expect to see class-action lawsuits filed in the state over allegations that Johnson & Johnson's Baby Powder and Shower to Shower products cause ovarian cancer.
Fired LSU band director's suit moved to federal court
BATON ROUGE – The lawsuit filed last month against Louisiana State University (LSU) by its former marching band director, Roy King, is moving to federal court as the result of a notice filed by the school.
Worker accuses former employer of failure to pay wages
NEW ORLEANS — A former employee is suing a Louisiana business, alleging failure to pay earned wages.
Louisiana judges are held accountable under Judicial Code
A law professor at Louisiana State University says provisions in the judicial code of conduct could be triggered if allegations against four Louisiana district judges are able to be proven in federal court.
Family accuses Morse village police of minor's unlawful arrest
LAFAYETTE — The family of a minor is suing village of Morse police officers alleging the unlawful arrest of that minor.
Muslim professor accuses college of religious discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A Muslim associate professor is suing Southern University and officials, alleging religious discrimination.
Telephone operator accuses former employers of disability discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish telephone operator is suing two New Orleans businesses, alleging failure to repudiate disability discrimination.
St. Mary Parish woman blames Colopast businesses for health problems
LAFAYETTE — A St. Mary Parish woman is suing a group of Coloplast businesses, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff's health problems.
Suit filed against Xarelto makers over alleged injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A man claims he suffered brain injuries as a result of taking Xarelto.
Men allege hostile work environment at the Blind Pelican
NEW ORLEANS – Two oyster shuckers allege they were terminated by their former employer because of their race and subjected to a hostile work environment.
Man claims defective elevator caused injuries
LAFAYETTE – A Vermillion Parish man alleges he was injured by an elevator.
5th District DA dismisses parish funding lawsuit
LAFAYETTE – The district attorney for Louisiana’s fifth district has dismissed his lawsuit over funding for his office.
Local attorney compares Angola death row to POW hot boxes
NEW ORLEANS—U.S. District Judge Brian Jackson questions why the state has spent more than $1 million fighting to prevent air conditioning from being installed at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola.
Assistant engineer accuses vessel operator of causing injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish worker is suing a vessel operator, alleging its negligence led to him suffering injuries.
Drilling service provider alleges oil well owner owes $300,000
NEW ORLEANS — A Houma drilling service provider is suing an oil well owner, alleging it owes $300,000.