Jefferson Parish
Recent News About Jefferson Parish
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Public bus passenger sues over alleged injury in fall due to quick start by driver
GRETNA – A bus passenger is suing after the driver of the bus she had just boarded allegedly failed to wait until she sat down to begin driving, resulting in her being injured in a fall. -
Freeman Expositions sued for more than $50K after woman’s alleged fall on debris
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing several companies for their alleged role in causing her to fall and sustain injury within the premises of a local business. -
Parish suing commercial boat owner for allegedly damaging water line to Grand Isle
GRETNA – A parish government is suing a commercial boat owner who allegedly damaged a water line feeding a coastal community. -
Football player sent to hospital with concussion, leg contusion sues for medical malpractice after improper diagnosis
GRETNA – A local hospital and its employees are being sued over the care received by a patient who was knocked out during a high school football game. -
Corps of Engineers project allegedly damaged home, owner sues
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish homeowner is suing contractors that installed a flood wall near her home alleging their work has damaged her property. -
Electrical subcontractor sues homeowners, HVAC company after allegedly being injured in fall into open grate
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man is suing an HVAC company and a pair of New Orleans owners for allegedly allowing him to fall into a hole that was created when a grate was removed in the floor. -
Free legal information to be offfered to public through Lawyers in Libraries program
METAIRIE – Lawyers in Libraries, a program that links lawyers with patrons who need legal advice, will occur at four Jefferson Parish Libraries on on Thursday, Oct. 23. -
After revolving door mishap, woman sues Marriott for negligence
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing Marriott for its alleged role in her fall while exiting a location in downtown New Orleans. -
Unitech Training Academy sued for $300K over expulsion of student for allegedly making faces at school employees
GRETNA – A medical assistant student who claims she was expelled for making faces at her teacher and a school administrator who verbally attacked her in front of a classroom full of students is suing. -
Man sues Hilton after alleged slip-and-fall on metal pipe in parking garage
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man is suing Hilton Hotels for its alleged negligence resulting in his fall and subsequent injury in the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel parking garage. -
Man brings pro se case against HVAC company and warranty provider
GRETNA – An HVAC installation company and its insurer are being sued by a local homeowner who claims the venting installed in his home is causing water damage. -
Plaintiffs claim DePuy, J&J circumvented FDA premarket approval
NEW ORLEANS- A Jefferson Parish husband and wife are suing an orthopedics company and the manufacturer of a knee implant which the plaintiffs claim was defective. -
Hospital sued by family of patient who allegedly died after being knocked to ground by automatic door
GRETNA – The family of a woman who allegedly died after suffering a brain injury when she hit her head on a pavement after being knocked to the ground by a defective electric door is suing the hospital where the incident allegedly took place. -
Woman sues Jefferson Parish property owner after fall allegedly causes severe knee injuries
GRETNA – A woman is suing a Jefferson Parish property owner after she allegedly received severe injuries when she stepped in a hole on the property. -
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office sued over prison inmate who died after being on suicide watch
GRETNA – The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is being sued by the survivors of a man who allegedly died due to mistreatment -
Cashier sued by employer for allegedly stealing $21K from safe and cash drawer
GRETNA – A recycling company is suing one of its cashiers claiming she stole $21,000 from her cash drawer and a safe on the premises over a seven month period. -
East Jefferson General Hospital sues mental health management services provider over $100K open account
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Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office sued for operating DWI checkpoint without proper supervision
GRETNA – A motorist who claims she was injured after being in a pileup at a DWI checkpoint is suing both the driver who allegedly caused a collision with her car and the law enforcement agency responsible for the area. -
Homeowner sues contractor over broken driveway and walkway
GRETNA – A construction company subcontracted to perform sewer and drainage work for Jefferson Parish is being sued by a homeowner whose driveway was allegedly damaged. -
Staffing agency sues East Jefferson General Hospital for $382K
East Jefferson General HospitalGRETNA – A physician management service is suing a local hospital claiming breach of contract.Northern Louisiana Emergency Physicians LLP filed suit against Jefferson Parish Hospital District No. 2, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and East Jefferson General Hospital in the 24th Judicial District Court.Northern Louisiana Emergency Physicians alleges it was contracted