News from February 2017
Detainee can pursue claims against prison worker over delayed medications
NEW ORLEANS — A Concordia Parish Correctional Facility detainee who had been stabbed and stomped on by fellow inmates will get to pursue legal claims against a prison worker who allegedly delayed medical care for more than 10 days after the attack.
Dissenting judges compare actions of majority to that of dusky gopher frog
NEW ORLEANS — Six judges who would have re-heard an Endangered Species Act case en banc offered a dissenting opinion that poked fun of a panel and a majority of 5th Circuit Court of Appeals judges, comparing their actions to that of the dusky gopher frog.
Appeals court finds 1977 precedent in age discrimination case still holds
NEW ORLEANS — The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of a wrongful-termination lawsuit brought by a nurse who claimed she was fired for raising age-discrimination complaints.
Couple accuses U.S. government of professional malpractice
LAKE CHARLES — A Louisiana couple is suing the United States, alleging negligence and malpractice led to injuries to the wife.
Amtrak employee blames truck owner, rail company for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — An Amtrak on-board service attendant is suing a truck owner, insurer and rail operator, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Consumer accuses debt collector of unfair practices
NEW ORLEANS — A Metairie man is suing a debt collector, alleging an attempt to collect unauthorized collection fees.
Maritime worker accuses vessel operator of negligence
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Tammany Parish man is suing a vessel operator, alleging its negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Workers accuse janitorial service of failing to pay overtime
NEW ORLEANS — Five workers have filed a class action lawsuit against a New Orleans janitorial service, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Subcontractor accuses Traverles insurance of violating Miller Act
LAFAYETTE — A heavy equipment subcontractor is suing Travelers insurance, alleging failure to pay its subcontractors.
Property owner accuses oil well operator of breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS — A property owner is suing an oil well operator, alleging breach of contract.
Real estate group accused of breaching fiduciary duty
NEW ORLEANS — An Orleans Parish man is suing a real estate partnership, alleging breach of contract.
Disabled employee alleges claims administrator failed to pay benefits
NEW ORLEANS — A disabled employee is suing her insurance company, alleging breach of an employee benefits contract.
Public housing tenant accuses U.S. government of wrongful eviction
NEW ORLEANS — A Orleans Parish public housing tenant is suing the U.S. government, alleging breach of a memorandum agreement.
Maritime employer accuses floorhand of false pretenses in failing to return to work
NEW ORLEANS — A maritime employer is suing a floorhand, alleging false or misleading pretenses.
Couple blames Home Depot, sander supplier for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A husband and wife are suing Home Depot and a power tools supplier, alleging negligence caused injuries to the husband.
Cardiologist alleges hospital administrators violated his civil rights
NEW ORLEANS — A cardiologist is suing Jefferson Parish hospital administrators, alleging violation of his civil rights.
Shipper accused of breaching maritime contract
NEW ORLEANS — A marine services company is suing a shipper, alleging breach of a master contract of affreightment.
Daughter accuses medical service providers of disability discrimination
BATON ROUGE — A daughter is suing end of life medical service providers, alleging disability discrimination.
Motorist, passenger blame Postal Service for crash
NEW ORLEANS — Two Orleans Parish men are suing the U.S Postal Service and Amber Nelson, alleging the driver negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Capital One alleges credit card customer owes nearly $3,000
GRETNA – Capital One is suing a credit card customer, alleging she owes nearly $3,000.