Jefferson Parish
Recent News About Jefferson Parish
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Jefferson Parish sheriff sued after arrestee wins criminal trial
After winning a criminal trial on resisting arrest charges, a Jefferson Parish resident is fighting back by suing the sheriff for use of unreasonable force and causing bodily injury. -
Jefferson Parish School Board sued for allegedly violating copier agreement
Aguilar A Jefferson Parish School Board has been sued for more than $75,000 for allegedly violating a lease agreement regarding its copier systems. -
Mold in Metairie rental made woman sick, suit claims
A Jefferson Parish woman is suing her former landlord, claiming mold in a Metairie rental house made her sick. -
Wal-Mart shopper slips and sues
A Wal-Mart shopper is suing the retail store after she slipped and fell on an unknown substance that was left on the floor. -
Motorist seeks $50K after vehicle run off road by tractor-trailer
A Plaquemines Parish resident has filed a personal injury lawsuit asking for more than $50,000 after his vehicle was run off the road by a tractor-trailer. -
Former residents sue city claiming discrimination against New Orleans East community
Former residents of the New Orleans East community claim the city is inappropriately using federal funds, including $30 million for building a brand new park in an area that was not affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. -
Couple sues after garbage truck hits their vehicle
Two Jefferson Parish residents have filed a personal injury lawsuit against a Louisiana company accusing the company of negligently entrusting a garbage truck to a driver that crashed into their vehicle. -
Kenner magistrate judges sued by residents cited with code violations
Cresson A Kenner resident is suing two Louisiana magistrate judges claiming his civil rights were violated because he has been continually fined for violating city codes. -
Class action filed over recalled Similac baby formula
Brandner A day after the makers of Similac issued a recall on infant formula, a federal class action was filed accusing the manufacturers of unfairly and deceptively promoting the product as having safe ingredients for infant consumption when the ingredients may cause diarrhea and other health problems. -
Hearings continue in employee class action against OPSB
Three motions will be heard on Friday involving a class action suit brought by former employees against the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. -
LLAW launches online petition to impeach Porteous
Porteous The Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) released a statement announcing the online petition and Facebook page to support the impeachment of U.S. District Judge Tomas Porteous of the Eastern District of Louisiana. -
Family files lawsuit after child slips and falls at Winn-Dixie store
A Jefferson Parish couple has filed suit against Winn-Dixie after their child allegedly slipped in muddy water on the floor of the store and fell. -
Worker claims reasonable accommodations not made after disability leave
Williams A Jefferson Parish resident has filed a discrimination lawsuit against her employer after she was allegedly terminated for exhausting her leave under the Family Medical Leave Act. -
Defense receives response in hostel slip and fall case
Court documents indicate that the defense in hostel slip and fall suit have received a response to interrogatories in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. -
Taxi driver suing hostel after falling on wet spot
Judge Herbert Cade will hear a defense motion in Orleans Parish Civil District Court on Sept. 10 in a slip and fall suit involving a taxi driver and a backpacker's hostel. -
Insurer settles Katrina class action for $23 million
Smith Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. (LCPIC) has settled a class action suit related to hurricane Katrina and Rita claims for $23 million in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. -
Woman alleges fall at Wal-Mart caused psychological problems
A Jefferson Parish resident is suing Wal-Mart for more than $75,000 after she allegedly slipped in liquid soap. -
Jefferson Parish homeowner sues over Chinese drywall in Orleans Parish
Irpino A Jefferson Parish homeowner is suing the Orleans Parish companies he says knowingly allowed defective and dangerous drywall to be installed throughout his house. -
Mud Lake environmental workers sue after being covered in oil
Two workers helping with environmental response teams at the scene of an oil spill near Mud Lake have filed personal injury suits. -
Paxil used during pregnancy caused defects, woman claims in suit
Centola A Louisiana woman is suing the manufacturer of the antidepressant drug Paxil after discovering it could be the cause of her child's birth defects.