Washington Parish
Recent News About Washington Parish
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Parish tax officials seek dismissal of federal lawsuit challenging Louisiana sales tax system
Several local tax officials in Louisiana have asked a federal judge to dismiss a potentially far-reaching lawsuit that challenges the state’s parish-based sales and use tax system as unconstitutionally burdensome to out-of-state businesses. -
Lawsuit challenges how sales taxes are configured in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS - Halstead Bead, Inc. filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 15 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against Kimberly Lewis as Louisiana Secretary of Revenue and others over taxes on products sold in the state. -
Nurse sues Washington Parish School Board over treatment at school
NEW ORLEANS -- Constance Jenkins filed a federal discrimination lawsuit on November 8 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against Washington Parish School Board, Tricia Smith and Frances Varnado. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments - 04/30/21
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on April 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on April 22 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Martha Paige vs Nationwide Property & Casualty Insurance Company on April 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Maegan Paige and Martha Paige against Donna Wheat, Nationwide General Insurance Company and Nationwide Property & Casualty Insurance Company on April 22. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Nov. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Nov. 19 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Regena Oatis vs William Hendrickson on Nov. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Regena Oatis against William Hendrickson on Nov. 19. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Nov. 1
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Nov. 1 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Bonnie Massey vs Bituminous Insurance Company on Nov. 1
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bonnie Massey and Richard G Massey against Bituminous Insurance Company, Bradley Reid Logging, Inc. and William T McCullough on Nov. 1. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Sept. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Sept. 19 in the suits below: -
Court activity on Sept. 19: ALEXANDRA J. WILLIAMS on behalf of the Unopened ESTATE OF JAMES D. WILLIAMS vs Boston Scientific Corporation
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by ALEXANDRA J. WILLIAMS on behalf of the Unopened ESTATE OF JAMES D. WILLIAMS against Boston Scientific Corporation on Sept. 19. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards (June 12, 2019)
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he signed the following bills into law from the 2019 Regular Legislative Session: ACT 173—SB 3 Provides authority for the commissioner of the OMV to waive any penalty, procedure, or requirement for failure to maintain insurance provided that the principal driver of the motor vehicle is the registered owner or owner's spouse or child who was in the hospital or has died, and the owner can provide such proof to the commissioner. -
Freedom From Religion Foundation won't file civil action over Washington Parish sheriff's Facebook post
Constitutional Attorney Andrew Seidel said the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) is satisfied that Washington Parish has removed a post promoting prayer by Sheriff Randy Seal on the department's Facebook page and won't be pursing any further action. -
Man alleges he was injured when he was hit by drill collar
NEW ORLEANS – A Washington Parish seaman alleges the joint operators of the Coastal 20 vessel are responsible for the injuries he sustained while working. -
Woman accuses Washington Parish Sheriff's Office, others of false arrest
NEW ORLEANS – A Baton Rouge woman alleges she was falsely arrested. -
Woman alleges Slidell business has barriers that restricts access to disabled
NEW ORLEANS – A Washington Parish woman claims a Slidell bar does not provide safe access to those with disabilities. -
Slidell Tacos & Beer restaurant alleged to have barriers that restrict access to disabled persons
NEW ORLEANS – A Washington Parish woman alleges a property owner of a Slidell restaurant has not brought the property in compliance with building regulations to allow access to the disabled. -
Disabled woman alleges catering company failed to follow law
NEW ORLEANS — A Washington Parish woman is suing a catering company and its owner, alleging disability discrimination. -
Customer accuses Supervalu of negligence
NEW ORLEANS — A Washington Parish woman suing Supervalu, alleging its negligence caused her to fall and sustain injuries at one of the defendant's stores.