French Quarter businesses win partial settlement as SWBNO disruptions spread beyond work zones
French Quarter businesses secured a partial settlement forcing SWBNO to remove barricades and give advance notice, though financial compensation remains pending.Summary
A partial civil lawsuit settlement approved by Civil District Court Judge Sidney Cates requires the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) to begin removing barricades and fencing where no active work is underway within ten days, install pedestrian crossings, and provide businesses with advance notice of any new or extended closures. While the settlement does not include financial compensation, business owners continue to seek damages for lost profits and property damage, citing disrupted foot traffic and unexpected closures that have harmed revenue and morale. The agreement follows growing scrutiny, including a demand from Governor Jeff Landry’s office for a full audit of the project’s efficiency, which the utility says it will comply with, though officials have not yet responded to requests for comment.
(Source：Https://www.fox8live.com)