A veteran of both the New Orleans Police Department and the Vietnam War is suing 3M Co. due to an alleged defect in its Bair Hugger Blanket Device that lead to the amputation of his leg. Lee Edward Peyton filed suit in the...
GlaxoSmithKline LLC, the makers of Zofran, have been sued in federal court by a couple claiming that taking Zofran during pregnancy caused birth defects in their son. Sicily Lafleur and Justin Lee Thibodeaux, both...
March 1, 2016
Worker Sues for Injuries Allegedly Sustained on Job
After allegedly suffering a work injury, Lloyd Willis, an employee of United Fire & Safety, filed a lawsuit against Woods Group PSN Inc., Energy XXI USA Inc., and JNET LLC in the United States District Court for the...
A collision on the Lake Pontchartrain Bridge caused a 90-minute closure and left two women with moderate injuries last Friday. Alvin Kimbrel of Belle Chasse was cited for careless driving after failing to recognize a vehicle
February 17, 2016
Wrongful-Death Suit Filed In Relation to Parade Incident
An incident during last year’s Krewe of Excalibur Carnival parade in Metairie has resulted in civil repercussions. Don J. Dauzat, 52, was struck and killed by an allegedly drunk motorist who was purportedly pursued by a...