Jeffrey E. Coltora has filed a lawsuit against Danos, LLC, alleging various grievances related to his employment. The complaint was lodged in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on January 24, 2025. Coltora accuses Danos, LLC of multiple violations and seeks compensation for damages incurred.
In this legal battle, Jeffrey E. Coltora contends that Danos, LLC, a company based in Louisiana with headquarters in Terrebonne Parish, failed to uphold its responsibilities towards him during his tenure. According to the filing, Coltora's allegations include negligence and failure to provide a safe working environment while he was involved in supporting oil and gas production on offshore facilities. Danos admits to being contracted by Talos Energy, Inc. for operations on Green Canyon 18 but denies all other allegations made by Coltora.
Danos presents several defenses against the claims brought forward by Coltora. The company's first line of defense is that the petition fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Furthermore, Danos argues that any damages suffered by Coltora were due to his own negligence or misconduct or were caused by pre-existing conditions unrelated to their actions. They also invoke the exclusivity provision of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and other relevant statutes as grounds for dismissal.
The defendant seeks judgment in its favor, requesting that Coltora's petition be dismissed at his cost. They argue that any injuries sustained were part of ordinary occupational risks or resulted from conditions that should have been apparent to Coltora himself. Additionally, Danos demands a jury trial on all matters presented in this case.
Representing Danos are attorneys Michael H. Bagot Jr. and Christian J. St. Martin from Wagner, Bagot & Rayer LLP based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The case is presided over by Judge Susie Morgan with Magistrate Judge Michael North assisting under Case ID 25-CV-00163.