St. James Parish
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Louisiana appeals court orders land transfer for levee project
A Louisiana appeals court has cleared the way for the transfer of private land for a hurricane levee project designed to protect tens of thousands of people in St. John the Baptist, St. Charles and St. James parishes from storm surges. -
Federal lawsuit calls on EPA to regulate PVC as toxic substance
An environmental group is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its failure to regulate polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, as a toxic material – a position that is being challenged by plastics manufacturers in Louisiana and elsewhere. -
Environmental review ordered for stalled plastics project in St. James Parish
The Army Corps of Engineers ordered a comprehensive environmental impact review of the proposed Formosa Plastics project in St. James Parish this month, a development that the petrochemical project’s opponents called a legal victory. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments - 06/04/21
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions. -
St. James Parish arborist claims injuries after man-lift suddenly capsizes
A St. James Parish man sued UP Equip, Inc., and man-lift manufacturer EasyLift SRL after he was injured using a lift, according to documents filed on March 5 in the Eastern Louisiana District Court. -
Pipeline protesters challenge law that makes trespassing at 'critical infrastructures' a felony
People arrested while protesting the Bayou Bridge Pipeline have filed a lawsuit claiming the arrest violates their right to free speech. -
July 18: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "insurance" cases
The following cases categorized as "insurance" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on July 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on July 18
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on July 18 in the suits below: -
Court activity on July 18: Berkley Insurance Company vs Ashley Poche
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Berkley Insurance Company against Ashley Poche, Blaise Gravois, St. James Parish Government and Timothy P. Roussel on July 18. -
Appeals court rules evidence of other officials' misappropriation of resources is admissible in St. James Parish employee's trial
The Louisiana Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's discovery ruling siding with a public official alleged to have misused public resources. -
Defense attorney for Gravois seeks grand jury transcripts
The defense attorney for the director of operations for St. James Parish says he cannot yet see grand jury transcripts that could exonerate his client. -
St. James Parish man claims he is owed over $11,000 for promissory note
NEW ORLEANS – A St. James Parish man claims that he is owed more than $11,000. -
St. James Parish man claims he is owed over $20,000 on promissory note
NEW ORLEANS – A man is seeking payment for more than $20,000. -
First American Bank and Trust alleges it is owed over $10,000 across multiple accounts
GRETNA – A bank is seeking more than $10,000 from St. James Parish residents. -
Rodrigue Planting Co. Inc. alleged to owe unpaid overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – A St. James Parish corporation is alleged to have failed to pay a former employee overtime wages. -
Man alleges Redman Gaming of Louisiana has barriers to disabled patrons
NEW ORLEANS – A St. James Parish man alleges a St. Rose business is not accessible to the disabled. -
St. James Parish president pleads not guilty to corruption charges, wants recusal of judges and district attorney
CONVENT, La. – St. James Parish President Timmy Roussel has asked for the recusal of all judges in the 23rd Judicial District and District Attorney Ricky Babin after being accused of using public money and workers for a private job. -
St. James Parish man accuses Louisiana business of disability discrimination
BATON ROUGE — A St. James Parish man is suing a Louisiana company, alleging disability discrimination and violation of civil rights. -
Helicopter pilot blames multiple companies for his injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A St. James Parish man is suing multiple companies, alleging their negligence caused his helicopter to fall into the Gulf of Mexico. -
Boh Bros. Construction Co. sues to collect $511,019 for work effort
A New Orleans-based construction company is suing a another company over payment allegedly owed in the construction of a concrete component of a waste water drainage system in St. James Parish.