Jefferson Parish
Recent News About Jefferson Parish
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Cyclist sues over allegedly dangerous road
Farrelly A Jefferson Parish resident has filed a lawsuit after falling off his bicycle on Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans. -
Plaintiffs seek continuance for expedited asbestos trial motion
Plaintiff counsel has filed a motion to continue a hearing for a previous motion for an expedited trial setting that was set for July 23 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. -
Louisiana contractors OK with new law banning felons from bidding on public works
Hines A new law giving Louisiana public entities the authority to deny low bids from contractors convicted of a felony is being met with approval by the Louisiana Associated General Contractors (LAGC). -
Texas man sues Louisiana resident over alleged battery
A Texas man has filed suit after a Jefferson Parish resident allegedly punched him in the face, causing him to fall and hit his head on the concrete. -
Man says psoriasis medication caused coma
A Jefferson Parish resident is suing the manufacturer of a medication used to treat psoriasis, saying the medication caused him to go into a coma. -
K-Mart shopper files lawsuit alleging fall in store
A K-Mart shopper is suing the store after allegedly slipping and falling inside the store. -
Truck driver's fatigue blamed for collision
Pfleeger Two St. John the Baptist Parish residents are accusing a truck driver of being overly tired while driving, causing him to run into the back of their car. -
Slip and fall at Winn-Dixie leads to lawsuit
A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a grocery chain after allegedly slipping and falling on a wet floor. -
Lawsuit alleges Reglan caused nervous system disorder
A Jefferson Parish resident is suing the manufacturer of a reflux medicine he says is to blame for his nervous system disorder. -
Red light camera class certification hearing continued
Orleans Parish District Court Judge Kern Reese on Friday granted the city of New Orleans' motion to continue a class certification hearing in a red light camera case until Sept. 24. -
Woman claims asbestos exposure through husband's clothing
Ardoin A Jefferson Parish woman has filed a lawsuit against her husband's former employer, claiming she was exposed to asbestos on his work clothes for decades. -
City files motion to continue certification hearing in red light camera case
The city of New Orleans filed a motion to continue a class certification hearing set for June 18 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court in a case over the city's use of red light cameras. -
Customer sues Saks Fifth Avenue for not refunding jewelry purchase
A customer is suing Saks Fifth Avenue for refusing to refund her money. -
Disabled Kenner woman sues over inadequate access to polling places
A disabled Kenner resident hopes a suit filed against Jefferson Parish will mean better handicap access at polling places throughout the Parish. -
Couple claims space heater caused home fire
A Jefferson Parish couple claims a newly purchased ceramic space heater caused a fire in their home. -
Metairie couple blames fire on faulty space heater
NEW ORLEANS-A Jefferson Parish couple claims a newly purchased ceramic space heater caused a fire in their home. -
Passenger sues over auto accident injuries
The driver of a Toyota Yaris and her insurers are being sued over injuries suffered by a passenger in another vehicle last year at the intersection of Camp and Julia in New Orleans. -
Southwest Airlines sued over passenger's injuries in May '09 incident
Southwest Airlines and U.S. Aviation Underwriters are being sued over injuries allegedly suffered by a passenger after landing gear malfunctioned, blowing tires and catching fire on a flight from New Orleans to Houston on May 12, 2009. -
Orleans Parish jury awards $362k in car accident trial
An Orleans Parish District Court jury ruled in favor of a Jefferson Parish woman May 11, awarding her more than $300,000 in damages over a New Orleans auto accident. -
Jail supervisor sues after being arrested for cashing too many payroll checks
Jefferson Parish Jail food supervisor Isaac Cheatham, Jr. filed suit against CBM Food Services Corporation, XYZ Insurance Company on April 26 in the New Orleans federal court of the Eastern District of Louisiana, claiming he was wrongfully arrested for cashing too many payroll checks.