Jefferson Parish
Recent News About Jefferson Parish
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Louisiana workers sue Classic Southern Home Construction, alleging unpaid overtime
A group of workers is suing a Jefferson Parish-based construction company, alleging they were not paid overtime wages. -
Ship welder claims injuries due to collision
A welder who was working on a ship in dry dock is suing the owner of another ship that allegedly collided with the dock while he was working, causing the welder to be injured. -
Jefferson Parish man files suit for breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – Edward R Drury of Jefferson Parish has filed suit against Michelle Julian Brown and Thomas Brown also of Jefferson Parish. -
Jefferson Parish Transit riders sue over alleged injuries from accident
GRETNA – A trip of public riders are sung for injuries they allege to have received in a vehicular accident. -
Progressive Waste Solutions sued by a woman who claims she broke her hip after closing her garbage bin
GRETNA – A local waste management company is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured in the process of closing her trash bin when she was thrown to the ground and broke her hip. -
Dollar General sued for alleged injuries customer suffered in slip and fall
GRETNA – A local discount retailer is being sued by a woman who claims she was severely injured after slipping in water on their premises. -
Prisoner sues Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office correctional officers for alleged assault
GRETNA – A prisoner is suing three prions guards claiming they severely injured him in an assault. Leo Addison filed suit against B. -
East Jefferson General Hospital sued over prisoner’s death
GRETNA – The surviving family members of a man who died in the custody of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office are suing a local hospital for not appropriately providing him medical care before he as jailed. -
Franchise sues Biloxi franchisee over unpaid royalties allegations
A Jefferson Parish franchise is suing one of its Biloxi franchisees over claims it has not paid due royalties. -
Tractor repair company sued for wrongful death for allegedly not reinstalling seatbelt after repair
GRETNA – A tractor company is being sued for allegedly failing to reinstall the seatbelt in a tractor contributing to the death of a man who was later in an accident with vehicle. -
Correction: Louisiana plaintiff attorneys to make millions from local government Deepwater Horizon settlement
NEW ORLEANS – Of the $371 million in Deepwater Horizon settlements awarded to local governments last month, Louisiana law firms stand to rake in a hefty percentage of that in legal fees. The influx of cash to local governments, part of a $687.4 million settlement oil giant BP made to state and local governing agencies across the Gulf Coast due to the oil spill, means big paydays for a handful of politically connected Louisiana law firms. One of the largest beneficiaries of the settlement is H -
Son and daughter sue towing company, Port of New Orleans alleging wrongful death of their father
Two Jefferson Parish residents are suing a towing company and the Port of New Orleans on claims of wrongful death after a barge and bridge accident killed their father. -
Jefferson Parish man files suit after hit-and-run
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man has filed suit against a car rental company and one of its employees after being rear-ended at a red light in Orleans Parish. -
French Riviera Fitness sued after bike seat allegedly collapses beneath woman
GRETNA – A woman is suing a fitness center claiming she was injured after the seat on her stationary bike collapsed. -
Parish worker sues for injuries, inability to work for allege injuries from stepping in hole
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish worker is claiming an inability to work after alleged falling in a hole. -
Parents sues over child’s alleged injuries in school bus accident
GRETNA – A parent of a student involved in a school bus accident is suing over his child’s alleged injuries. -
East Jefferson General Hospital sued over ambulance driver accident
GRETNA – A car insurer is suing a local hospital and an ambulance driver who allegedly ran a red light and totaled a vehicle. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, as a partial subrogee of James Langford, filed suit against Jason Bergeron, Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No. 2, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and East Jefferson General Hospital in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 23. -
Foursome sue Greek shipper Sun Enterprises, alleging 'reckless captain' caused collision at sea
A group of four individuals is suing a Greek maritime employer doing business in Louisiana and its vessel, alleging damages in a 2014 offshore collision which the plaintiffs claim resulted in permanent injuries. -
Pit bull owner sued over alleged injuries to neighbor in attack
GRETNA – The owner of a pit bull that allegedly attacked a neighbor, injuring her is being sued. Thelma Jean Netter, and husband William Caruso Netter, filed suit against Harkeisha T. Young and her insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 22. -
Retail property owner faulted for alleged lack of accessibility
A disabled Lafourche Parish man is suing a Jefferson Parish business, alleging violations of disability law with regard to its premises.