News from March 2016
Crewman of the vessel Memphis seeks damages after alleged fall
NEW ORLEANS – A Jones Act crewman alleges that his employer’s ship was not properly maintained and led to his injury.
Fishing vessel owner seeks damages after a collision allegedly resulted in injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A fishing vessel owner and his passenger are seeking damages against Hilcorp Energy after his boat collided against an allegedly unlit and unmarked platform.
Crewman alleges he suffered a stroke after being thrown off bunk
NEW ORLEANS – A crewman aboard the Miss Nicole is seeking damages from his employer after he was allegedly thrown off his bunk and suffered injury.
Crewman seeks compensation after allegedly suffering injuries aboard Brooke Banta
NEW ORLEANS – A Jones Act Seaman who suffered an accident alleges that the owner of the vessel upon which he worked breached its duty to provide a safe working environment.
Man alleges that Boomtown Casino is not compliant with the ADA
NEW ORLEANS – A disabled resident of Orleans Parish alleges that The Boomtown Casino in Harvey is not up the American with Disabilities standards and seeks help from the court.
Widow alleges Rolls-Royce is liable for her husband's death
NEW ORLEANS – A widow of a deceased helicopter pilot is seeking damages against Rolls-Royce alleging that a defect in its turbine engine was responsible for the death of her husband.
Fisherman alleges he suffered injuries after being given improper footwear
NEW ORLEANS – A fisherman who suffered an injury while aboard his employer’s ship claims that his employer failed to provide him with proper equipment and is seeking damages.
LOGA: Security is gas station concern, despite judge's ruling
BATON ROUGE – The Mother’s Day 2013 beating of a St. Francisville man outside a north Baton Rouge gas station is unfortunate, but not the fault of gas companies that provide fuel to the gas station, a Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA) spokesman said in a recent interview.
Appeals court mulling coastal erosion lawsuit appeal after hearing oral arguments
BATON ROUGE – An appeals court presiding over a lawsuit that claims dozens of oil companies are responsible for damage to Louisiana’s coast line recently heard oral arguments in the case, but has yet to hand down a ruling in the case.
Two Canal Street Investors emails shed light on WTC development
NEW ORLEANS – In its latest lawsuit over losing its bid to develop the World Trade Center, Two Canal Street Investors criticize the real estate consultants who advised the city leaders, despite praising the development in one of three emails approximately a year ago.
Alleged IVC filter defect causes man to seek damages against the manufacturers
BATON ROUGE – A man who allegedly faced complications after the implant of a medical device in his body is seeking damages from the manufacturer for the device's alleged defects.
New Orleans subcontractor alleges it did not violate patent claim
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans city subcontractor is suing a New York company, alleging it has not violated any patent claims while working for the city.
Teenager blames Bossier City for K-9 dog mauling
SHREVEPORT – A high school student is suing two patrol officers and Bossier City, alleging a K-9 dog attacked him without provocation.
Couple blames company for defective knee replacement
NEW ORLEANS – A husband and wife are suing a knee replacement parts provider, alleging a defective medical product.
Ship painter alleges maritime business refused to pay overtime
NEW ORLEANS – A painter is suing an Alabama maritime company, alleging he was not compensated properly for overtime hours he worked.
Former Mercedes sales consultant alleges gender and age discrimination
SHREVEPORT – A retired U.S. Navy Chief is filing a suit against her former employer over alleged sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination.
Baton Rouge news station wants White Castle to release video after reporter detained
WHITE CASTLE – A news station has filed a public records request for surveillance video of the lobby of a town hall where one of its reporters was handcuffed and then escorted from the building on Friday.
Allison Marine Contractors worker alleges unfair compensation for overtime, injury
NEW ORLEANS – An employee of Allison Marine Contractors is filing suit against the company seeking damages for allegedly unpaid overtime and a purportedly work-related injury.
Louisiana Political Museum honors retired Lafayette judge Kaliste Saloom
WINNFIELD – If you pay a visit the Louisiana Political Museum, you’ll see the vehicle the late Gov. Earl Long used for political campaigning and Gov. Huey P. Long’s ornate dining room set. But you can also take a gander at the roster of this year’s inductees into the museum’s Political Hall of Fame, including retired Lafayette Judge Kaliste Saloom Jr.
Disabled man alleges shopping plaza owner violates ADA
NEW ORLEANS – A disabled man from Jefferson Parish is suing the owner of a Harvey shopping plaza, alleging he has difficulty accessing the facility with his grandchildren.