News from March 2017
Injured city worker sues companies, alleging negligence
A city employee is seeking damages after he was injured at a construction site.
Woman sues Churchill Downs after slipping on piece of ice
A woman claims that she was injured when she slipped and fell on a piece of ice while visiting Churchill Downs.
Family accuses arts school of defaming son
A family is seeking damages after their high school-aged son was defamed at school.
Civil lawsuit filed against Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office, Ville Platte PD
VILLE PLATTE — A lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana against the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Ville Platte Police Department alleges that the plaintiffs experienced illegal investigative holds and a violation of their Fourth Amendment rights.
Man claims Sensible Portions terminated him for sexual harassment complaints
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish man alleges his former Mandeville employer terminated him after reporting sexual harassment.
Disabled man alleges LaPlace shopping plaza has barriers that restrict access to the disabled
NEW ORLEANS – A St. John the Baptist resident alleges a LaPlace property is not accessible to the disabled.
Caytrans BBC claims Sea Central Shipping Corp. owes more than $47,000
NEW ORLEANS – A Metairie vessel operator alleges a Florida business has failed to pay it for services it provided.
LLOG Exploration Co. alleges defective target elbows caused millions in damages
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish oil and gas exploration company alleges it incurred damages of more than $5 million because of defective pipe elbows.
Family members file wrongful death suit against tracheostomy tube manufacturer
NEW ORLEANS – A widow and her adult children have filed a suit against a medical device maker over allegations a tracheostomy tube's defects caused a man's death.
Low-settlement awards In Katrina levee-failure case leave victims with as little as $3
NEW ORLEANS — As the Hurricane Katrina levee-failure case issues its settlement rewards, some victims are feeling less than vindicated with the small monetary amounts awarded to them.
Ochsner Extended Care Hospital of Kenner allegedly failed to give specialized mattress to quadriplegic patient
A woman claims that her medical condition was worsened through the negligence of a health care provider.
Sector6 Extreme Air Sports allegedly failed to prevent trampoline injury
A woman is seeking damages after she was injured on a trampoline.
Outlet Collection at Riverwalk allegedly responsible for elevator falling on man's head
A man is seeking damages for an injury caused when an elevator allegedly fell on his head.
Construction laborer alleges he was denied overtime
A construction laborer from East Baton Rouge is suing his employers, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts, including failure to pay wages.
Injured Galliano seaman sues vessel and crane owners
A seaman who sustained back injuries on the job is suing the owners of a vessel and a crane, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Lafayette man sues after being shot by police
A man who was shot after fleeing from a police officer is suing the officer and the parish government, alleging he was illegally arrested and deprived of his liberty.
Fifth wheel buyer sues manufacturer, dealer
A buyer is suing the manufacturer of a recreational vehicle and the dealer where the RV was purchased, citing alleged breach of the warranty contract.
Safety worker sues former DHS secretary
An airport safety worker is suing Jeh Johnson, former secretary of the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS), citing alleged denial of equal employment opportunities.
Walmart shopper alleges leak from broken cooler caused fall
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish woman alleges she was injured while shopping at a Walmart store.
Eagle Rebar & Cable Co. Inc. alleges it is owed more than $170,000 for construction work
NEW ORLEANS – A Mississippi subcontractor alleges it was not paid for work on a New Orleans project.