WWLTV reports that:
The family of a severely autistic teen has settled its wrongful death lawsuit against the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and the shopping center where the boy died in JPSO custody in 2020 for $1.25 million.
But the parents of the 16 year old who died, Eric Parsa, pushed for more than just money in the settlement talks. They wanted additional training for JPSO deputies in how to handle people with severe autism.
In addition to compensation, the settlement requires the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office to retrain all its field officers next year with a special training program regarding persons with autism. That training will be developed by an expert from outside Sheriff’s Office.
Most & Associates obtained this victory in collaboration with The Cochran Firm Mid-South. We are incredibly proud of Eric’s parents in fighting so hard for justice. Because of their commitment, they have made it less likely that what happened to Eric will happen again.