Defendant's alleged negligence in crash leads to lawsuit

Several parents are suing for minor children after an accident caused injuries.

Alfreda Orange Reed, as next friend of Lazarus May, Alicia James, as next friend of Eric Savoy, and Wallace and Tessa Artis, as next friend of Jonathan Artis, filed a lawsuit Oct. 1 in the District Court of Jefferson County 60th Judicial District against Guidry Zeffrem, citing negligence. 

According to the complaint, on Sept. 20, 2011, Zeffrem's negligence caused an accident with the plaintiffs which caused injuries.

The plaintiffs are seeking damages in an amount of $100,000. They are being represented in the case by Cristobal M. Galindo.

District Court of Jefferson County Case No. B194-864.

This is a report on a civil lawsuit filed in the District Court of Jefferson County. The details in this report come from an original complaint filed by a plaintiff. Please note, a complaint represents an accusation by a private individual, not the government. It is not an indication of guilt, and it only represents one side of the story.