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City of Kenner Wants a Jury Trial in Police Brutality Case

July 01, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

According to the family’s complaint, an officer grabbed her, slammed her into a parked car and slammed her to the ground.

Woman Steps into Path of Bus after Argument with Sister

June 29, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Eric Nowak

According to police, the argument turned physical and the victim stepped from the shoulder into an oncoming bus.

Teenage Girl Dies from Yaz and Medical Misdiagnosis

June 28, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Her father says Bayer promoted the drugs for off-label uses and ignored any serious risks of the contraceptives.

Driver Suing Car Rental Company for Hit and Run Accident

June 27, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Eric Nowak

The plaintiff claims the driver rented a Jeep from Dollar Rent-a-Car, collided with him and drove away without stopping.

Woman Files Suit for over $600,000 after Tripping in Hospital Elevator

June 24, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

According to the complaint, she stepped off the elevator and tripped over the difference in elevation between the elevator and lobby floor.

New Orleans Couple Sues Hospital after Finding Blood in their Water

June 23, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

While sharing a cup of ice water, they noticed a “glob” of blood in their cup.

Woman Sues Bayer Drug Company for Daughter’s Death Caused by Yaz

June 22, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

According to the complaint, she died from a blood clot linked to the Yaz birth control pill.

Drug Advocacy Group Gets Out the Warning Surrounding Yaz Birth Control Pill

June 21, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Some health problems linked to Yaz include stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, gallbladder problems and even death.

FDA Plans Safety Review of Yaz Birth Control Pill

June 20, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

There are approximately 7,000 lawsuits against Bayer alleging that the company failed to adequately warn women about the risk of health problems associated with Yaz.

New Orleans Police Officer Injured in Car Chase through City

June 17, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The pickup ran through a stop sign along Press Drive and struck an officer’s SUV, causing it to strike another SUV and flip.

Woman Falls in Bathroom and Sues Apartment Complex

June 13, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

According to her complaint, the water created an area of slippery footing and constituted an unreasonable risk of harm to people walking in the area.

Former Employee Accuses ADT Home Security of Racial Discrimination

June 12, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The basis of her lawsuit is that ADT did not give her the same number of sales leads that it gave white sales representatives.

Railroad Worker suffers work injury, as steel sliced his leg causing staph infection and requiring surgery - sues for damages

June 10, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Railroad Worker suffers work injury, as steel sliced calf.  He says the steel in his leg remained undetected for two weeks, and he developed a staph infection.  He sued for personal injury damages

Man gets hurt in commissary, and sues for damages alleging knowledge of the hazard

June 09, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Man gets hurt in commissary, and sues for damages alleging knowledge of the hazard.  The suit must go forward in U.S. Federal Court because the commissary is under the umbrella of the Defense Commissary Agency, which is part of the United States Department of Defense.

Four New Orleans Firefighters Injured by a Flashover in Lakeview House Fire

June 02, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

According to the fire superintendent, the type of flashover in the Lakeview house fire is one of the most feared phenomena in firefighting.  Make sure you have fire insurance, and if your home sustains a fire make sure you obtain the insurance proceeds that are owed to you.  Our insurance lawyers can help. 

Pregnant Woman Injured by Construction Equipment

June 01, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

According to her complaint, which the defendant removed to federal court, she could not walk around the pipe or over it.

New Orleans Woman Claims Hospital Infested with Insects

May 31, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

While at the hospital, the woman claims her hospital bed was “surrounded and infested with insects.”

Teenage Siblings Injured in Fall from Carnival Ride

May 26, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The moving ride threw the two from their car and they fell approximately 15 feet to the ground.

Three New Orleans Train Accidents in 24 Hours Kill Two People

May 25, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The accidents took the lives of two people in Jefferson Parish and Calcasieu Parish.

Offshore Cook Files Suit for Sexual Harassment

May 24, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

In addition, his employer refused to give him additional work and ultimately fired him.

Worker Suing Railroad for 38 Years of Chemical Exposure

May 23, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Doctors diagnosed the plaintiff with sarcoidosis, a chemical-related illness, and he filed suit earlier this month in New Orleans federal court.

New Orleans Police Officer Arrested for DWI and Leaving the Scene of an Accident

May 20, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Her blood alcohol level at the time was .153, nearly double the legal limit in Louisiana.

Painter Sues Paint Manufacturers for Harmful Benzene Exposure

May 19, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The plaintiff also alleges violations of strict product liability and liability under the Louisiana Products Liability Act.

New Orleans Refinery Worker Files Discrimination Suit against Employer

May 17, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The plaintiff claims that the incidents of harassment and intimidation caused work-related stress and required medical treatment. 
 

New Orleans Woman Sues Landlord after Piece of Wood Falls on Her Head

May 16, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The woman claims she sustained painful and progressive injuries to her entire body after the piece of wood hit her in the head.

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