Livingston Parish
Recent News About Livingston Parish
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Father says daughter was repeatedly sexually assaulted by police officer
BATON ROUGE — A father is suing an East Baton Rouge police officer who lives in Livingston Parish, accusing the defendant of sexual abuse against the plaintiff's minor daughter. -
Captain alleges vessel owner allowed unsafe work environment
NEW ORLEANS — A Livingston Parish boat captain is suing a vessel owner, alleging its negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff. -
Potentially skewed billing estimates may explain FEMA’s denial for Gustav cleanup funds
LIVINGSTON – Nearly eight years after Hurricane Gustav struck Livingston Parish, questions still remain about who is financially responsible for nearly $60 million in debris cleanup. -
Couple accuses Livingston Parish law enforcement of false arrest
BATON ROUGE — A Livingston Parish couple is suing parish law enforcement officials, alleging false arrest. -
Woman claims she was wrongfully arrested for shoplifting
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Bernard Parish woman is suing over her allegedly wrongful arrest. -
Woman files $2 million discrimination lawsuit against Shell Exploration
NEW ORLEANS – A Livingston Parish woman is suing her employer, Shell Exploration, claiming it discriminates against minorities. -
Jeff Landry ready to start new chapter in AG office
BATON ROUGE – Attorney General-Elect Jeff Landry will begin his tenure as Louisiana’s attorney general on Monday morning. -
Livingston Parish man sues ex-wife, school board for custody of son
A Livingston Parish man has sued his ex-wife and the school board that employs her over claims that they have ignored a court-ordered judgment and have refused to allow him to take custody of his son. -
Law enforcement officer and employers sued for allegedly injuring man
GRETNA – Two law enforcement officers and their employers are being sued for allegedly injuring a man in a car accident. -
Personal injury attorney sued by client for not filing suit quickly enough
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Appellate court affirms lower court’s ruling the police were not responsible for death of Louisiana man
NEW ORLEANS– A Louisiana woman lost an appeal in a suit concerning the death of her husband during a traffic stop in which a bone in his throat was broken during an altercation with law enforcement officers after he ingested a large amount of amphetamines in apparent attempt to hide the drug. -
Shoring company sued by man whose property was left uneven after home raising
GRETNA – A Livingston Parish man is suing a shoring company and its owner for allegedly damaging his home when lifting it. -
State troopers sued for alleged civil rights violations, assault and battery
BATON ROUGE – A Livingston Parish man is suing three state troopers, the state police superintendent and state police for allegedly violating his civil rights. -
Live Oak High School football coach suing for defamation and slander
Jill L. Craft BATON ROUGE – A Livingston Parish high school football coach is suing a Bossier City high school principal for alleged defamation. -
Our Lady of the Lakes sued by employee over trip and fall
BATON ROUGE – A Livingston Parish dental assistant is suing a Baton Rouge hospital and its employee after she allegedly tripped and fell on its premises, causing injuries to her ankle. -
Eight candidates in race for State Supreme Court seat in special election - three find lawsuit abuse a statewide problem
Chief Justice Catherine "Kitty" Kimball NEW ORLEANS – With Louisiana State Supreme Court Chief Justice Catherine "Kitty" Kimball stepping down before the end of her term, eight candidates are battling to fill her spot in tomorrow's election. -
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and deputy named in car accident lawsuit
GRETNA – A Livingston Parish man is suing a local sheriff's office for injuries he claims to have received when a deputy allegedly caused a car accident. -
State rep loses appeal in case involving alleged sham loan
Sherman Mack (R-Livingston) and Hansel Harlan A Louisiana state representative has lost an appeal in a case in which he is serving as defense counsel for family members accused of a concocting a sham transaction. -
State rep says sham loan suit is frivolous
Sherman Mack (R�Livingston) BATON ROUGE – A state legislator accused in a civil suit of conspiring to assist his uncle and cousin in enacting a sham loan scheme with a nationwide mortgage lender says the case is a domestic dispute and a "frivolous" lawsuit. -
Fire truck manufacturer sued by sales companies over multi-million dollar Chinese contract
DONALDSONVILLE – A Livingston Parish fire equipment manufacturer is being sued by a pair of Ascension Parish business partners responsible for sales in China.