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Disabled teen sues Lousiana High School Athletic Association over varsity wrestling denial
A Madisonville teen has sued the Louisiana High School Athletic Association in federal court for rejecting him for participation in varsity high school wrestling.
Worker sues employer after allegedly suffering severe chemical burns on the job
LAKE CHARLES – A worker has filed a negligence lawsuit against Packaging Corporation of America, claiming that he was severely burned by a chemical spray after a co-worker instructed him to engage an incorrect valve.
Vermilion Parish NAACP claims Abbeville is reusing 2010 electoral district maps, violating voting laws
LAFAYETTE – The Vermilion Parish NAACP has sued the City of Abbeville for violating the Fourteenth Amendment's "One-Person, One-Vote" requirement by reusing 2010 electoral districts despite a 19% population deviation. The lawsuit seeks to declare the Enacted Map unconstitutional and to establish a new district plan for the Abbeville City Council.
Family sues Entergy Corporation for alleged breach of fiduciary duty in inheritance dispute
NEW ORLEANS – Relatives of a former Entergy Corporation employee are suing the company for breach of fiduciary duties after the company paid out the benefits of his 401K retirement savings plan to his surviving spouse, despite his prior designation of the plaintiffs as the beneficiaries.
Man sues companies over exposure to Paraquat
A Louisiana man has sued two companies, claiming he was harmed by exposure to the weed killer Paraquat.
Ameropa North America sues cargo companies for $121,000 discrepancy
NEW ORLEANS – Ameropa North America has filed a lawsuit accusing cargo carriers of negligence and breach of contract after a shipment was delivered with more than $100,000 worth of cargo allegedly missing.
Crewman files negligence lawsuit against Gulf Logistics Operating after onboard injury
NEW ORLEANS – A crewman has filed a negligence lawsuit against Gulf Logistics Operating, claiming that he was injured when a door reportedly slammed onto his hand over rough seas.
Deckhand sues Kirby Inland Marine after sustaining back injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A deckhand has filed a negligence lawsuit against Kirby Inland Marine claiming an accident caused him to sustain severe back injuries while working on a vessel.
Crew member files negligence lawsuit against Stevens Towing for work-related injury
NEW ORLEANS – A crewman has filed a negligence lawsuit against Stevens Towing Co. after a co-worker allegedly slammed a hatch door on him, causing him serious injury.
Harvey Gulf seaman claims Jones Act negligence after fall down stairs
Harvey Gulf seaman claims Jones Act negligence after fall down stairs
Man sues vessel operator for injuries on shrimp boat
NEW ORLEANS — A man is suing his former employer after he was injured while in a shrimp boat.
Man sues former employer for injuries while aboard ship
NEW ORLEANS — A man is suing his former employer after he was injured while working aboard a ship.
Wrongly convicted men sue New Orleans for convictions
NEW ORLEANS — Two men are suing the city of New Orleans after they were wrongly convicted decades ago.
Crosby Dredging sues former employee for not disclosing medical issues
NEW ORLEANS — Crosby Dredging is suing a Mississippi man for failing to disclose past medical injuries during his employment application process.
Man says Greenwood police officers falsely arrested him
SHREVEPORT — A Greenwood man is suing the Greenwood Police Department and three officers for false arrest and excessive force.
Former employee sues construction company for FLSA violations
BATON ROUGE — A man is suing his former employer alleging it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Louisiana Supreme Court finds $10M in asbestos case too much
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - The Louisiana Supreme Court cut a $10.5 million jury verdict in an asbestos lawsuit in half, saying an analysis of whether a jury abused its discretion must include an examination of awards in similar cases.
Patron sues Home Depot for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man is suing The Home Depot after he was injured while visiting a store.
Woman sues former employer for discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Bernard Parish woman claims she was terminated from her employment with Progressive Services after she was sexually harassed by her supervisor.
Man sues JanTran for work injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A man is suing JanTran alleging he was injured while he was working on a transportation vessel.