Claiborne Parish
Recent News About Claiborne Parish
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Louisiana officials defend multimillion-dollar price tag of fighting prisoner class action
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections is defending the estimated $2.9 million the state is spending to defend against a lawsuit alleging that confinement policies at a prison in Claiborne Parish violate the Eighth Amendment. -
Appeals court affirms dismissal of prison trusty's injury suit against Claiborne Parish Police Jury
SHREVEPORT – A three-judge Louisiana appeals court panel recently turned down the appeal of a prison trusty, Lindsey French, who had been seriously injured while mowing grass along Louisiana highways. -
Appeals court modifies jury awards in injury suit stemming from 2013 gas well explosion
SHREVEPORT – The Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal recently amended monetary damages awarded to two workers by a trial court in a personal injury case involving serious burn injuries they incurred in a gas well explosion. -
Claiborne Parish couple claims rights were violated after purchasing car
SHREVEPORT – A Claiborne Parish couple alleges they were falsely arrested after purchasing a vehicle. -
Bank of the West seeks remaining balance of allegedly unpaid debt
SHREVEPORT – A California-based financial institution alleges two Claiborne Parish residents were guarantors for a loan that has not been paid in full and seeks the remaining balance.