Jefferson Parish
Recent News About Jefferson Parish
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National Motorists Association says New Orleans Red Light suit exposes corruption
NEW ORLEANS - A group of New Orleans residents are suing the city over its red light camera program, and a national driver advocacy group says the suit will expose more of the issues with these sorts of cameras. -
Sales rep accuses drug company of unlawful termination
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish sales representative is suing a pharmaceutical company, alleging he was wrongfully terminated. -
Owner of First Millennium construction faces federal indictment and multiple lawsuits
BATON ROUGE – The owner of a Baton Rouge construction firm, who was recently indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple fraud counts related to the construction of a charter school in Baker, has had so many state and federal lawsuits filed against him that attorneys worry that they may not be able to get relief for their clients. -
Drivers take on Gretna's use of traffic cameras to issue tickets
GRETNA — A lawsuit against the city of Gretna and Redflex Traffic Systems adds to the growing number of lawsuits questioning the legality of citations issued by photo systems. -
Jefferson Parish cabbies considering options in dismissed case against UberX drivers
GRETNA – Jefferson Parish cabbies suing UberX drivers over alleged unfair trade practices are weighing their options now that a judge has dismissed their case. -
Dog owner accuses Jefferson Parish sheriff of false arrest
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana woman is suing Jefferson Parish and the parish sheriff and deputy sheriff, alleging false arrest and defamation. -
Two African-Americans accuse former employer of racial discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — Two Jefferson Parish men are suing a grain company, alleging a hostile work environment, racial discrimination and retaliation. -
Complaint against private investigator in Vitter 'spying' incident not expected to get far
NEW ORLEANS – An ethics complaint filed by investigative journalist and blogger Jason Berry with the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) late last year against lawyer-turned-private-investigator Wes Bearden for allegedly suborning perjury may not get very far, according to local legal expert. -
Stone Diagnostic Laboratories LLC files suit against California company
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish laboratory services provider is suing a California corporation over allegations of breach of contract. -
Disabled woman alleges insurance underwriter denied her benefits
NEW ORLEANS — A disabled Jefferson Parish woman is suing an insurance provider, alleging violation of workers compensation laws. -
Customer accuses shopping center owner of disability discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A disabled Jefferson Parish man is suing the owners of a Marrero shopping center, alleging failure to provide safe and full access to the property. -
LaShip discrimination suit still on as plaintiffs re-file
NEW ORLEANS — After a judge denied the defendant's motion to dismiss, a lawsuit brought by six employees of LaShip, a Houma-based shipyard company, alleging they experienced retaliation after reporting discriminatory treatment, is moving forward. -
Corporate pilot alleges administrators unlawfully terminated benefits
NEW ORLEANS — A corporate jet pilot is suing Jefferson Parish businesses, alleging breach of fiduciary duty. -
Seaman blames vessel operators for his injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Waggaman seaman is suing a Jefferson Parish maritime company, alleging the defendants failed to provide a safe place to work -
Federal court dismisses contracting company's unfair taxation lawsuit against Jefferson Parish
NEW ORLEANS — A federal court has denied a contracting company's lawsuit against Jefferson Parish that alleges unfair taxation. -
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch says attorney fees paid out from $20 billion BP oil spill settlement is 'absurd'
BATON ROUGE – The attorney fees paid out of the $20 billion settlement with BP over the Deepwater Horizon spill is "absurd," the executive director of a lawsuit abuse watchdog group recently told the Louisiana Record. -
UberX drivers keep working as months of legal process loom in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – The 26 New Orleans cabbies and 10 UberX drivers in a lawsuit filed in New Orleans Civil District Court Judge have several months of proceedings ahead before trial but the UberX drivers will remain on the road. -
Disabled man alleges shopping plaza owner violates ADA
NEW ORLEANS – A disabled man from Jefferson Parish is suing the owner of a Harvey shopping plaza, alleging he has difficulty accessing the facility with his grandchildren. -
Jefferson Parish resident alleges Lake Ave Corp. restricts access to disabled
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man is seeking the court’s help in fixing mobility barriers for the disabled at a shopping center. -
Suit claims Lapalco Plaza violates ADA
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man is suing the owner of the Lapalco Plaza over claims it is not disability-compliant