Harrah's Housekeeper Sues Over Injury

As reported by the Madison County Record: "A housekeeper on Harrah's Metropolis Riverboat Casino filed a Jones Act suit in U.S. District Court claiming severe and permanent injuries from bending over, and raising back up again.

"Shirley Faulkner is seeking $150,000 in damages and $40 per day for maintenance and cure for a workplace accident that happened March 1, 2004.

"…She claims Harrah's, which floats on the Ohio River, violated the Jones Act by failing to provide reasonably safe tools and equipment, sufficient and competent assistance in the performance of her duties, and sufficient and competent supervision and training…"

2006-09-27