Jefferson Parish
Recent News About Jefferson Parish
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Court's ruling on private emails sent through government servers is a 'cat and mouse game'
NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court recently ruled that emails sent via a public agency’s system should be disclosed under Louisiana’s Public Records Law, even if the emails are related only to private matters. -
Seaman claims negligence resulted in injuries suffered on the job
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man says his employer, DMC Marine, is liable for disabling injuries he allegedly suffered on the job. -
Paraplegic man accuses Jefferson Parish of disability discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – A disabled Louisiana man says Lafreniere Park in Jefferson Parish is inaccessible to those who are disabled. -
House painting project uncovers damage; Tower Hill accused of non-payment
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish couple is suing the insurer of their Florida home for allegedly refusing to pay for their property damage claim. -
Handicapped man accuses Housing Authority of violating disabilities law
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish man, wheelchair-bound with spinal injuries, says the Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish refused to reschedule a deadline, denying him Section 8 housing. -
Ad agency accuses Jefferson Parish, councilman of retaliation
NEW ORLEANS – The owner of a Metairie public relations firm says a councilman punished him for producing a rival’s campaign ads. -
Former employer sues Jefferson Parish man, alleging he misappropriated thousands
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans corporation has filed suit against a Jefferson Parish man who it alleges he misappropriated funds from it. -
Fired Walmart worker alleges race, age discrimination against retail giant
NEW ORLEANS – A 69-year-old Jefferson Parish man says Walmart fired him after 13 years of service, allegedly over a half-gallon of milk. -
Caldwell’s TV endorsers are paid millions, state records show
BATON ROUGE — On television ads endorsing Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell for re-election, Paul Connick says a lot — but he never acknowledges that Caldwell approved $1.7 million in payments to his private practice. -
Employee says Amtrak guilty of age discrimination
A Jefferson Parish man is suing Amtrak, alleging age discrimination. -
Jefferson Parish woman is sued over claims she tried to cheat her sister-in-law out of beach house
A Texas woman is suing her Jefferson Parish-based sister-in-law in attempt get back a beach home that was once under the care of her brother. -
Oil Spill Cleanup Worker sues BP America for alleged exposure to toxic and hazardous compounds
A vessel captain that performed various cleanup operation from the BP oil spill claims the British petroleum company negligently exposed him to hazardous and cancer-causing compounds. -
Amtrak employee sues company, State Farm over injury claims after train/tractor-trailer crash
A Jefferson Parish man is suing his employer, a transportation company and an insurance company after he was allegedly injured in a crash between an Amtrak train and a tractor-trailer near Tchula, Mississippi. -
Contracting company sues Jefferson Parish, charging unfair taxation
A Jefferson Parish contracting company is suing the parish and the parish sheriff, alleging unfair taxation. -
Battle of the ads: Parish presidential hopefuls agree to play nice
NEW ORLEANS--As the election for Jefferson Parish president nears its deadline, candidates' ads face scrutiny as they attack, debate and examine their opponents. -
Georgia supplier says Jefferson Parish construction company owes money
A Georgia-based construction supply company is suing a Jefferson Parish construction business, allegiing an outstanding debt owed for products sold on credit. -
Uber sued by Jefferson Parish Attorney’s Office
The Jefferson Parish Attorney’s Office filed lawsuits in September against eight people accused of illegally driving or lending cars to be driven for Uber in unincorporated parts of the parish. -
Jefferson Parish couple sues Covidien, alleging defective catheter
A Jefferson Parish couple is suing a medical supply company, alleging negligence for damage sustained by the husband from a defective catheter. -
Jackson Parish woman sues Rollins, Orkin, alleging sexual harassment
A Jefferson Parish woman is suing her former employer, alleing sexual harassment in the workplace. -
Triton Diving Services sues SeaOPS Marine Services, alleging breach of contract
A Jefferson Parish-based commercial diving service provider is suing a Lafayette Parish company, alleging failure to pay for charter vessel services for at least six months.