Jefferson Parish
Recent News About Jefferson Parish
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Local hospital sued by woman who fell at jewelry sale
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Defamation lawsuit accuses man's former co-workers of spreading false rumors
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee of the American Automobile Association is suing multiple men he used to work with, claiming they have started false rumors about him including accusing the plaintiff of criminal activity, damaging his reputation and current business. -
NOPD and Kenner police accused of mishandling armed robbery that resulted in victim being accused of stealing own car
GRETNA – Two local police departments are being sued by a woman who claims after she recovered her vehicle due to an armed robbery she was pulled over and accused of stealing it because it had not been removed from a stolen vehicle database. -
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office sued over car accident
GRETNA – A local sheriff’s office is being sued by a man who claims he was injured when a deputy ran an official vehicle into his car. -
Patient accuses nurse of physically and verbally abusing him when he was under sedation
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Caterer who received $614K from state of Louisiana sued by Jefferson Parish
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Door manufacturer sues property insurer over $696K roof
GRETNA – A door manufacturer is suing their property insurance provider for allegedly breaching their contract by refusing to pay for a $696,000 roof they claim was seriously damaged in a hail storm. -
Health product manufacturer sued after alleged failure of implant
GRETNA – A woman allegedly suffering from numerous chronic health conditions is suing a health product manufacturer after an intravenous port failed a few months after being implanted in her resulting in an emergency procedure that required its removal. -
Sheriff’s Office and deputy sued over car accident
GRETNA – The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is being sued by a motorist who claims she was struck by a deputy who was driving recklessly. -
Owners of Cuco’s Mexican Restaurant sued by landlord over breach of contract
GRETNA – The owners and operators of a local Mexican restaurant are being sued by their former landlord for breach of contract. -
NOLA.COM and Times-Picayune sued by imprisoned man over article
GRETNA – A man who was sentenced to 20 years after allegedly illegally having his longtime girlfriend kicked out of his home through a court order so he could sell her possessions, has filed a hand written suit against his former girlfriend as well as a New Orleans area newspaper reporter who covered the story. -
Public bus passenger sues over accident, asks for rental car fees
GRETNA – A woman who was allegedly injured in an accident in which a public bus she was riding in was hit by a vehicle is suing for car rental fees and other relief. -
Prisoner sues Sheriff and health providers over lack of prescription pain medication
GRETNA – A prisoner who is serving time in a parish jail after breaking his back when he crashed his car while running from police is suing the jail, sheriff and health providers for allegedly refusing to provide him with prescription pain medication he was prescribed. -
I-10 widening project at heart of class action lawsuit against state, contractors
GRETNA – A group of Jefferson Parish residents have filed a class action lawsuit against those responsible for a widening project on Interstate 10. -
Town of Lafitte sued by couple who claims heavy machinery damaged their property
GRETNA – A southeast Louisiana town is being sued by homeowners who claim their property was damaged when a piece of heavy equipment drove through it. -
Bus passenger blames driver who rear-ended bus she was riding on
GRETNA – A bus passenger who claims she was hurt after a car rear-ended the bus she was riding on is suing. -
Judicial activism one reason for 'Judicial Hellhole' label
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East Jefferson General Hospital sued for wrongful termination
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Contractor building sound wall along Interstate 10 sued by homeowners
GRETNA – Two Jefferson Parish homeowners are suing a local construction company and a state agency for allegedly damaging their property while constructing a sound wall along Interstate 10.
