New Orleans Sued, Accused of Negligence, Over Bourbon Street Terror Attack
SUMMARY
A civil lawsuit has been filed against New Orleans city leadership and private contractors, accusing them of negligence over a New Year's terrorist attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 and injured 57. The lawsuit claims the attack was preventable, with plaintiffs arguing that the city's safety measures were inadequate. The city had replaced permanent bollards with a temporary barrier that was not set up in time, leaving Bourbon Street vulnerable to the attack. Plaintiffs, including those directly affected by the tragedy, describe emotional trauma and altered behavior from the incident. Survivors report lasting fear, depression, and anxiety, while others have sworn never to return to the area. The lawsuit names the city, New Orleans Police Department, and contractors like Mott MacDonald LLC. It highlights the city's failure to implement improved safety measures despite having years of warnings and investing $40 million in security preparations.
