Jury rejects Jefferson Davis-Katrina negligence claims

NEW ORLEANS – A jury Wednesday night ruled Jefferson Parish government acted negligently for the emergency plan which failed dramatically in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, and concluded former Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard’s actions during Hurricane Katrina did not amount to willful misconduct.
The jury determined that the parish’s negligence was not to blame for the widespread flooding, leaving the parish and Broussard with no liability for damages.
Jurors apparently agreed with the parish’s contention that the plan wasn’t at fault, that the sheer size of Katrina was the problem.