Jefferson Parish
Recent News About Jefferson Parish
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Father of student sues over school bus crash
GRETNA – The father of a student who was allegedly injured in a bus accident is suing the school system. -
Man sues alleging driver ran him over in elementary school parking lot
GRETNA – A man is suing a driver he alleges ran into him with her vehicle as he helped students into vehicles in an elementary school parking lot owned by the Jefferson Parish school system. -
Jogger who slipped on slick road paint sues parish
GRETNA – A jogger who claims he was injured after slipping on road paint while out running is suing Jefferson Parish for his injuries. -
Woman who tripped and fell at non-profit event sued by employer over workers’ compensation benefits
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Motorcyclist suing Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office after deputy allegedly ran over his leg
GRETNA – A local law enforcement agency is being sued by a motorcyclist who claims a sheriff’s deputy followed him onto a grassy field and ran over his leg. -
Burger King sued by customer over fall on ice
GRETNA – A fast food restaurant is being sued by a customer who claims she was injured after slipping on ice that built up outside the premises during an ice storm. -
Pumping station subcontractor sued for alleged overcharge
GRETNA – A construction company working on a pumping station in Jefferson Parish is suing a subcontractor who charged for an extra month for which they allegedly did not provide work on the project. -
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office sued after deputy allegedly causes bus accident
GRETNA – Two passengers on a bus that was allegedly struck by a deputy employed by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office are suing. -
Patient claims nurse broke her leg, forced second surgery on hip implant
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Nurse practitioner and clinic sued for allegedly misdiagnosing man’s appendicitis
GRETNA – A man is suing a local clinic and nurse practitioner for allegedly misdiagnosing his appendicitis. -
Homeowner sues contractor over damages that occurred to home during drainage project
GRETNA – A construction company contracted by Jefferson Parish is being sued by a homeowner who claims her home was damaged over work done on a nearby drainage project. -
Lawsuit filed on behalf of child who was allegedly beaten by classmates
GRETNA – The father of a child who claims he was beaten by several students is suing the public school where the alleged attack occurred. -
Property owner and utility service sued by woman allegedly injured after stepping in hole
GRETNA – A local woman is suing after allegedly sustaining severe injuries when she stepped into an uncovered hole. -
Woman who claims injury after deputy allegedly ran into bus sues
GRETNA – A public bus transit passenger who claims she was injured after a local law enforcement agency officer ran his cruiser into the bus she was riding on is suing. -
Bills Seek To Protect Our State’s Future Success
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association -
Medical facility sued over brain damage
NEW ORLEANS – A local woman is suing her doctor and medical facility claiming she suffered brain damage due to high blood pressure. -
Woman dispossessed of Section 8 housing prevails as decison overturned by court of appeals
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has upheld a district court’s ruling in favor of a Slidell resident who lost her Section 8 housing voucher because she failed to attend a re-certification proceeding. -
Teacher sues school district claiming student attempted to trip her
GRETNA – The Jefferson Parish Public School System is being sued by a physical education teacher who claims she was injured and subsequently disabled when a student tripped her in an alleged “assault.” -
Student allegedly knocked off ladder by file cabinet sues school
GRETNA – A student who claims a filing cabinet fell and knocked a ladder from beneath her while she was helping her teacher is suing the school.
