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Paralyzed from a Drunken Boater

October 06, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

What makes matters even worse for the paralysis victim is that he was a cheerleading coach at LSU.

Yaz Birth Control Users Two to Three Times Likely to Develop Blood Clots

June 30, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The FDA accused Bayer of averaging the Yaz test results instead of reporting the results individually.

Domino’s Pizza Customer Hit on the Head by Falling Door Frame

June 16, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Eric Nowak

According to his complaint, a gust of wind opened the door, and a large piece of the door frame broke loose and hit him on the head and neck.

Woman Files Civil Rights Lawsuit against Chevron for Aggressive Supervisor

June 15, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

According to her complaint, her immediate supervisor made inappropriate comments and continually asked her out on a date.

Ship Worker Sues Employer for Severely Injured Knee

June 14, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The plaintiff fell to the bottom of the skiff while attempting to transfer from the vessel.

Towboat Captain Sues Louisiana Refinery for Toxic Gas Emissions

June 03, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

Towboat captain sues for collapsing due to emissions from plant while while transporting barges in January.  There was an intense sulfphur smell. 

Customer Seeks Over $1.5 Million for serious injuries in Home Depot Slip and Fall Case

May 30, 2011 @ 05:00 AM — by Shirin Harrell

According to the complaint filed in New Orleans federal court, she slipped and fell in some water on the floor near the checkout area.  Her injuries were significant, and she alleges Home Depot knew about the dangerous condition and did nothing.

Former AT&T Employee Alleges Company Told Him to Violate Corporate Policy

May 13, 2011 @ 05:26 PM — by Shirin Harrell

The ex-employee claims AT&T told him to violate corporate policy and guidelines.

New Orleans Fire Department Responds to Coffee Silo Blaze

May 12, 2011 @ 05:24 PM — by Shirin Harrell

Some employees think the fire started when something ignited the coffee dust.

Suspicious White Powder Discovered at New Orleans Hotel

May 11, 2011 @ 05:22 PM — by Shirin Harrell

The employee's skin began to itch once she opened the envelope of white powder.

OSHA Levies $182K in Proposed Fines Against Louisiana Company

May 04, 2011 @ 12:10 PM — by Shirin Harrell

The company failed to ensure that ammonia was properly labeled.

Louisiana Man Files Discrimination Case in New Orleans Federal Court

April 27, 2011 @ 09:00 PM — by Shirin Harrell

A Louisiana man filed a discrimination suit in New Orleans claiming race and gender discrimination.

Residents Praise NOFD for Containing Fire in French Quarter

April 26, 2011 @ 08:57 PM — by Shirin Harrell

New Orleans Firefighters respond to three-alarm blaze in French Quarter.

Target Removes Louisiana Slip and Fall Case to Federal Court

April 22, 2011 @ 07:19 PM — by Shirin Harrell

The plaintiff was at the Target store on Martin Luther King Boulevard when she allegedly slipped and fell on the store's floor.

OSHA Says New Orleans Air Traffic Control Tower is Unsafe for Workers

April 12, 2011 @ 11:02 PM — by Shirin Harrell

OSHA began its inspection last September and found six repeat violations and one serious violation at the control tower.

Six-Year-Old Louisiana Boy Dies from Head Injury after Bus Accident

April 11, 2011 @ 11:12 PM — by Shirin Harrell

The bus picked up the boy along with several other children when his clothing caught on the outside of the bus door causing a serious head injury.

OSHA Fines Louisiana Oil Refinery over $200K

April 08, 2011 @ 11:10 PM — by Shirin Harrell

A Calumet spokesperson said it plans to contest the OSHA findings at the Cotton Valley refinery.

Louisiana Police Arrest Driver after Fatal Car Accident

March 31, 2011 @ 04:07 PM — by Shirin Harrell

Louisiana State Police arrested a 25-year-old man from Bogalusa after a fatal car accident on Louisiana Highway 21 earlier this month.

Louisiana Woman Settles Sexual Harassment Case for $110,000

March 25, 2011 @ 07:00 PM — by Shirin Harrell

Brand Energy and Infrasture Services management and HR employees ordered to undergo training on sexual harassment and unlawful retaliation.

Oil Platform Catches Fire off Louisiana Coast

March 21, 2011 @ 06:51 PM — by Shirin Harrell

The two male workers escaped a fire on an oil platform located approximately 50 miles south of Grand Isle.

Five Louisiana Refineries Rely on a Lethal Chemical

March 18, 2011 @ 10:14 PM — by Shirin Harrell

Five Louisiana refineries use hydrofluoric acid to produce high-octane gasoline, a toxic chemical so lethal tht an explosion could expose three million people to a toxic cloud. 

Department of Corrections Trustee Suing State

March 16, 2011 @ 10:06 PM — by Shirin Harrell

A Louisiana man is suing the state for a work-related injury suffered while painting at an area high school.

Doctor’s Son Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Fatal Car Accident

March 15, 2011 @ 10:02 PM — by Shirin Harrell

A prominent New Orleans doctor's son will spend four years in prison for a 2009 fatal car accident.

New Orleans Woman Wins Big Award in Slip and Fall Case

March 11, 2011 @ 02:31 PM — by Shirin Harrell

Judge rules Entergy negligent in a slip and fall case and awards the injured woman, who broke her arm and underwent four surgeries, more than $460,000.

Toxic Chemicals Found in Gulf Shore Residents’ Blood

March 09, 2011 @ 02:21 PM — by Shirin Harrell

Residents continue to experience physical complaints following BP oil spill.  One resident's blood even showed that she had chemicals in her body that were found in BP's oil and dispersants.

Oil Company Will Pay Millions for Clean Air Act Violations

March 08, 2011 @ 02:17 PM — by Shirin Harrell

A federal judge approved a settlement requiring Murphy Oil USA to pay $1.25 million for Clean Air Act violations at its refinery in St. Bernard Parish.

Environmental Activist Leads Forum on BP Oil Spill

March 02, 2011 @ 12:05 AM — by Eric Nowak

Wilma Subra, an environmental scientist and activist, was the key speaker at a forum on BP oil spill-related issues.

Motorcycle Accident Victim’s Family Sues Employer

March 01, 2011 @ 12:01 AM — by Shirin Harrell

The deceased's family is suing his former employer for a fatal motorcycle accident in April 2010.

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