News from May 2017
First Xarelto federal bellwether trial beginning in Louisiana court
NEW ORLEANS – The initial bellwether trial to ascertain whether the manufacturers of Xarelto are liable for claims which allege the blood-thinning medication caused injury or death to more than 15,000 patients was slated to begin Monday in a Louisiana federal court.
Condo association alleges resident owes over $11,000
GRETNA – A condo association is seeking damages for an unpaid balance.
Capital One claims Jefferson Parish man failed to pay for over $4,000 in credit card charges
GRETNA – A bank is seeking damages for more than $4,000 in open account.
Produce company alleges Edible Arrangements owes over $17,000
NEW ORLEANS – A produce company is suing Edible Arrangements for over $17,000.
Philips Healthcare sued over faulty MRI package at Metairie medical facility
A healthcare electronics firm has until May 12 to respond to a lawsuit filed in April by a Metairie medical facility over allegations that an MRI package still isn't working several years after it was installed..
The Hunter's Run Gun Club sues former manager
The Hunter's Run Gun Club and the Great International Land Company recently filed suit against its former manager in the U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana, alleging that Baker's unfair trade practices and other wrongful actions led to irreparable injury, loss and damage to the gun club.
Ensco Offshore Co. employee alleges injuries after tripping while inside freezer
NEW ORLEANS – A galley-hand alleges he was injured while working because of poor lighting in an overstocked freezer.
Man alleges Redman Gaming of Louisiana has barriers to disabled patrons
NEW ORLEANS – A St. James Parish man alleges a St. Rose business is not accessible to the disabled.
Class action filed against Akal Security Inc. over lunch break policy
ALEXANDRIA – An air security officer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a company with operations in Alexandria over allegations of labor code violations.
Woman alleges cigarette lighter exploded, caused burns on body
NEW ORLEANS – A Terrebonne Parish woman alleges a disposable cigarette lighter caused third-degree burns on her body.
African-American man alleges discriminatory treatment while employed by Louisiana Sugar Refining
NEW ORLEANS – An African-American Kenner resident alleges he was subjected to a hostile work environment because of his race at his former place of employment.
Man allegedly suffered brain injury after being pushed by The Palace Cafe employee
NEW ORLEANS – A man claims that he was pushed by a restaurant employee, which resulted in permanent injuries.
Hotel Maison Pierre Lafitte claims McDonald's negligence resulted in $15,000 in damages
NEW ORLEANS – A hotel claims it has suffered $15,000 worth of damage due to negligence.
Orleans Parish man allegedly failed to pay $2,000 on promissory note
NEW ORLEANS – A university is seeking damages for an overdue promissory note.
Woman alleges Harrah's New Orleans slot machine broke, causing injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages after a slot machine allegedly broke and injured her.
Man seeking damages after he fell at Northlake Shopping Center parking lot
NEW ORLEANS – A man is seeking damages for an incident in a shopping center.
Woman claims she was injured when elevator in building owned by Industrial Development Board fell several floors
NEW ORLEANS – A couple is seeking damages after an elevator fell and caused injures.
University of New Orleans claims Orleans Parish man failed to repay promissory note
NEW ORLEANS – A university is seeking damages on an unpaid promissory note.
Man claims he fell over 15 feet at Boh Bros Construction site
NEW ORLEANS – A man is seeking damages, claiming that he fell over 15 feet at a construction site.
Woman claims she fell through roof at New Orleans home
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages for falling through a roof.