Lawsuit Filed by Louisiana Legal Firm Following Bourbon Street Tragedy
New Orleans Sees Legal Action and Calls for Due Diligence Following Bourbon Street Terror Attack
In the wake of the tragic terror attack on Bourbon Street on New Year's Day, the Police Association of New Orleans (PANO) has issued a statement, emphasizing the need for explanation and fairness in the aftermath of the incident.
The statement from PANO calls for due diligence in processing and confirming all details before drawing conclusions and assigning responsibilities. This comes after the allegation that the attack, orchestrated by U.S. Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was both foreseeable and preventable.
Meanwhile, Louisiana law firm Maples & Connick, LLC, has announced plans to file a lawsuit against the City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Police Department on January 8. The lawsuit alleges that the negligence of these entities led to the loss of 14 innocent lives and the injury of dozens more.
The lawsuit seeks compensation and accountability, but the statement from PANO does not discuss this legal action. Instead, it focuses on the emotional impact of the incident on everyone, with the citizens of New Orleans deserving answers.
It's worth noting that there is no available information indicating that the New Orleans Police Department or the City of New Orleans has been found liable for the attack due to negligence, nor any mention of allegations or lawsuits by Maples & Connick, LLC regarding such liability.
PANO also cautions against "knee-jerk reactions" regarding the resignation of Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick. The statement does not call for her immediate resignation, emphasizing the importance of due process and thorough investigation.
The attack took place when Jabbar, using a pick-up truck, mowed down pedestrians on a walking street. Bourbon Street has bollards at its entrances, designed to deter vehicles, but they were not raised on January 1, possibly due to accumulations of Mardi Gras beads and other debris.
The survivors of the attack will bear emotional and physical scars for the rest of their lives. As the city moves forward, PANO believes that due diligence will deliver all the facts and information needed to determine the best path forward.
Maples & Connick, LLC, is committed to utilizing every legal avenue available to uncover the truth and secure full compensation for their client. As the legal proceedings unfold, the citizens of New Orleans await answers and justice.
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- The tragic Bourbon Street terror attack has raised questions about policy and legislation surrounding war-and-conflicts, crime-and-justice, and politics, with local authorities and legal entities now in the spotlight.
- As general-news outlets cover the aftermath of the attack and Maples & Connick, LLC pursues legal action against the City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Police Department, the focus remains on due diligence and uncovering the whole truth to ensure justice is served.
