Jefferson

Justice on the Horizon: Jefferson Parish Residents Set to Receive $4.5 Million in Landmark Landfill Settlement Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

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WAGGAMAN, La. — Residents from several communities in Jefferson Parish will soon receive compensation for health-related issues linked to emissions from a local landfill, nearly six years after officials acknowledged the facility was producing unpleasant odors. Over 5,000 individuals from Harahan, River Ridge, South Kenner, Metairie, Waggaman, Avondale, and Bridge City are set to receive payouts totaling $4.5 million as part of a class-action settlement related to emissions from 2017 to 2019. The Jefferson Parish Council approved the settlement in August, resolving a federal lawsuit initially filed in 2018. Despite this settlement, a new legal … Read more

Jefferson County Jury Awards $5.6 Million After Hospital Care Mishap Leads to Leg Amputation

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Watertown, N.Y. — A jury in Jefferson County has awarded $5.6 million to a man from Alexandria Bay after finding that his hospital care was mishandled, ultimately leading to the amputation of his leg. The case centers on events that took place on June 6, 2018, when Roger Altman was admitted to Samaritan Medical Center displaying critically low blood pressure and symptoms indicative of a serious medical condition. According to the legal representation for Altman, the medical team’s delay in providing necessary intervention contributed to the decision to perform an above-the-knee amputation. Complications arose post-surgery, … Read more

$10 Million Awarded to Teen Severely Injured in Jefferson County HVAC Workplace Accident

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Birmingham, Alabama — A Jefferson County jury delivered a $10 million verdict to a former teenage employee who suffered catastrophic injuries at a local HVAC company back in 2019. Destiny Longs, then only 17 years old, endured severe injuries following a workplace accident which allegedly violated Alabama child labor laws. The lawsuit, initiated by Destiny’s mother, Denisha Longs, highlighted the hazardous working conditions at the facilities run by Comfort Systems USA (Midsouth) and H&M Mechanical Inc., both companies specializing in commercial HVAC systems. Destiny was assigned to the facility by her employer, InTime Staffing LLC, … Read more

Jefferson County Crisis: Legal Action Intensifies as Employees Experience Second Missed Paycheck

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Jefferson County, Alabama – A growing crisis looms in Jefferson County where multiple employees reported missing their second consecutive paycheck, prompting a legal response and widespread concern among the workforce. The mishap, attributed to supposed administrative errors, has led to an updated lawsuit spearheaded by the affected employees seeking compensation and answers. The situation began unfolding when the first paycheck failed to arrive, stirring confusion and distress among county employees. Expectations for a swift resolution were dashed when a subsequent payment cycle also ended with no salaries being disbursed. This series of payroll failures has … Read more