Jefferson Parish
Recent News About Jefferson Parish
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Home Depot customer claims he was injured by falling lumber
A Jefferson Parish Home Depot store is being sued by a customer who was allegedly hit in the head by falling lumber. -
Couple claims lawyer failed to inform IRS of their Chapter 7 case
A Jefferson Parish couple is suing their former bankruptcy attorney for nearly $400,000 after the lawyer allegedly failed to inform the Internal Revenue Service of the couple's Chapter 7 bankruptcy, according a suit filed in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. -
Dirt Devil caused fire, suit claims
The manufacturer of an allegedly defective Dirt Devil vacuum cleaner is being sued after a fire caused significant property damage at two homes. -
Executive sues Louisiana company after losing his job
A senior executive of a Louisiana company claims he was terminated from his position due to age discrimination and in retaliation for filing a worker's compensation claim. -
Whistleblower sues Treasure Chest after losing job
A former Treasure Chest casino employee claims he was terminated from his position after the casino learned he was reporting their allegedly illegal hiring practices. -
Mobile dog grooming service workers take licensing dispute to court
An Orleans Parish resident is suing a mobile dog grooming service, claiming that she was provided with an inadequate client list and faulty truck after she began working under the company's license. -
Tractor-trailer fails to yield and collides into vehicle on Jefferson Highway
Jefferson Parish residents filed a lawsuit against a trucking company after a tractor-trailer failed to yield at a stop sign on Jefferson Highway and collided into their vehicle. -
Orleans Parish Clerk's office continues to deal with missing property records
The Orleans Parish Clerk's office is still working to recover missing property and real estate data lost after a computer crash in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. -
Seaman claims toxic exposure after vessel gets stuck to platform
Jones A Jefferson Parish seaman has filed a lawsuit against BP claiming he was exposed to harmful substances after his vessel became stuck to a platform. -
Car wash cashier claims employer terminated her during pregnancy leave
A Jefferson Parish woman is suing her former employer after she was terminated during her pregnancy leave. -
New Orleans Athletic Club sued by swimmer claiming chemical burns
A Jefferson Parish woman is suing New Orleans Athletic Club claiming she suffered chemical burns in the swimming pool. -
U.S. Marshal Service worker accused of inattentiveness in personal injury suit
A Jefferson Parish resident has filed a lawsuit after a U.S. Marshal Service employee crashed into her vehicle and she sustained personal injuries. -
High school senior files med mal suit claiming metal wire left in stomach
Leblanc A high school senior and her mother have filed a medical malpractice suit claiming a metal wire was left in her stomach following a laparoscopic procedure. -
Man alleges false DWI arrest in suit against state
Edmondson A Jefferson Parish man has filed a lawsuit alleging his civil rights were violated by being wrongfully arrested for driving while intoxicated when he was actually suffering from a stroke. -
New Orleans passes ordinance legalizing traffic cameras
The New Orleans City Council voted 6-1 on Nov. 4 to move oversight of the city's red light and traffic cameras to the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) from the Public Works Department (PWD). -
Seaman seeks nearly $1 million after slipping in hydraulic fluid
A Jefferson Parish seaman is suing his employer for nearly $1 million after he slipped in hydraulic fluid on the floor and injured his knee. -
Zimmer sued over hip replacement device
A Jefferson Parish couple is suing the manufacturers of a hip replacement device for not warning of risks associated with the product. -
Residents sue Jefferson Parish to prevent enforcement of early closing ordinance
Several Jefferson Parish residents are suing to keep Jefferson Parish from enforcing a recently passed ordinance that establishes closing times for bars that are not associated with a hotel or restaurant. -
Jefferson Parish sued by building owner over permit revocation
A Jefferson Parish building owner claims his due process rights have been violated because a previous tenant violated city ordinances. -
Man claims New Orleans parking employee hit him with tow truck
A Jefferson Parish man is suing the city of New Orleans and a Public Works employee who allegedly backed into him a tow truck.