Jefferson Parish
Recent News About Jefferson Parish
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Doctor accuses DHHS of violating his constitutional rights
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish physician and his medical practice are suing the government over its alleged cancellation of his Medicaid and Medicare testing privileges. -
Company sues foreign-flagged vessel over allegations of unpaid services
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish company is suing Hisamoto Kisen Co. over allegations of unpaid services. -
Winn-Dixie sued over alleged unpaid overtime
NEW ORLEANS - A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a grocery store chain over claims it did not pay her overtime. -
Whistleblower accuses cab company of retaliation
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish woman says her employer fired her after she turned the company in for allegedly making false Medicaid and Medicare claims. -
Jefferson Parish cab drivers file another suit against Uber operators
NEW ORLEANS — Taxicab drivers in Jefferson Parish recently fired a legal salvo in their ongoing dispute with the ride-sharing service Uber. -
Atheist group won’t pursue legal action against Covington Police Department over religious motto
NEW ORLEANS — The Freedom from Religion Foundation has said that it has no plans to sue the Covington Police Department over its recent use of "In God We Trust" stickers on its police vehicles. -
Two sales representatives claim that their non-compete agreements are null and void
NEW ORLEANS – Two medical device salesmen are challenging their non-compete agreement with their former employer. -
St. Bernard Parish's president criticized for signing contract with firm that donated to campaign
Guy McInnis, the new president of St. Bernard Parish, recently signed a contract on behalf of the parish with a law firm whose partners made the largest possible contributions to his election campaign, $5,000 each. -
Oil and gas association disturbed by signals parish council might sue
BATON ROUGE — The signing by a Louisiana parish president of a contract with a law firm with a history of filing environment damage suits is “very disturbing,” according to the president of the state’s oldest industry trade association. -
Chateau Orleans Poboy restaurant accused of violating ADA
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish resident is seeking the court's help in disability accessibility case. -
Lawyer: Kenner firefighters pension case outcome may solidify earned compensation in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS – The impact of a Louisiana Supreme Court decision in favor of Kenner firefighters in a pension case is not yet clear, but may herald favorable outcomes for plaintiffs in similar cases, an attorney with the law firm who represented the firefighters said in an interview. -
Man claims motorcycle caught on fire, sues Suzuki Motor
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man claims that Suzuki Motors is liable for his injuries after his motorcycle allegedly caught on fire. -
Woman claims she was assaulted and refused medical attention by Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies
NEW ORLEANS – An Avondale woman is suing the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office alleging that she was assaulted by police officers, and that several of her constitutional rights were violated. -
Widow brings wrongful death suit against Clemco, Chevron for alleged asbestos exposure
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing her deceased husband’s former employers for allegedly exposing him to asbestos while on the job. -
Man claims fraud in class-action suit against 1Eighty Labs
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man says the company he hired to prepare his divorce petition and related documents, 1Eighty Labs, illegally did so because it is not licensed to practice law in the state of Louisiana. -
Van driver accuses Artisan Freight, truck driver of negligence
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man says an accident involving the Dodge van he was driving and a freight truck left him with lost wages and costly medical bills. -
Amputee sues West Jefferson Medical Center, Rite Aid over alleged ADA violations
NEW ORLEANS – A disabled Jefferson Parish man is suing West Jefferson Medical Center and Rite Aid, claiming the shopping center where the two stores are located has architectural features that restrict access to people with disabilities. -
Amputee accuses Marrero Shopping Center of ADA violations
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man says The Marrero Shopping Center contains architectural barriers that restrict access to the handicapped. -
Disabled man accuses Subway, Original Italian Pie of preventing his access to the restaurants
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man is suing restaurant chains Subway and Original Italian Pie and its franchisees, claiming they restrict access to handicapped visitors. -
Amputee accuses Jefferson Parish of violating ADA
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man says officials have failed to make Johnny Jacobs Park handicapped accessible.