New Orleans Faces First Lawsuit Over New Year's Day Terror Attack, NOPD Accused of Negligence

New Orleans, LA – In the aftermath of the devastating New Year’s Day terror attack that claimed 14 lives and left many injured, a legal battle has begun against the City of New Orleans and its police department. The law firm Maples & Connick, LLC, announced today they are filing a lawsuit on behalf of a survivor, alleging negligence that allowed the attack to occur.

The attack, which took place in the early hours of January 1st on Bourbon Street, involved a truck ramming into a crowd of revelers. The suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was killed in a shootout with police.

The lawsuit points to a critical lapse in security measures, claiming that the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) failed to implement basic safety precautions that could have prevented the tragedy. This claim is bolstered by statements from New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, who admitted during a press conference that she was unaware of the existence of sidewalk barriers intended for crowd protection – barriers which, if deployed, might have deterred the attack.

"Due to the negligence of the NOPD and the City of New Orleans, 14 innocent lives were lost. Dozens more were injured, and the courses of their lives forever changed," stated Maples & Connick in their release. They argue that the attack was "foreseeable and preventable," accusing the city and police of failing to protect citizens and visitors alike.

The lawsuit will be formally filed on Wednesday, January 8th, and aims not only to seek compensation for the victims but also to uncover the truth about the security measures in place, or lack thereof, on that fateful night.

This legal action marks the beginning of what many expect to be multiple lawsuits following the tragedy. The community and the nation are watching closely as New Orleans grapples with the aftermath of an event that has shaken the city to its core, questioning the effectiveness of existing security protocols for major public celebrations.

The City of New Orleans and the NOPD have yet to respond to these allegations, but the conversation around public safety, especially during high-profile events like New Year's Eve in a city known for its vibrant celebrations, has been reignited.

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