Former LSU defensive back Greg Brooks Jr. has filed a lawsuit against LSU and Our Lady of the Lake hospital, alleging negligence in the treatment of a brain tumor that ended his football career. Legal Analyst Franz Borghardt says it is too soon to tell if this is medical negligence.
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There will soon be an app near Baton Rouge to notify drivers of oncoming pursuits. The town council in Brusly (BROO-lee) has accepted a donation to launch an app to notify drivers of an oncoming pursuit. Jason Gill, whose daughter was killed in a pursuit-related crash almost two years ago, says real-time notification can mean the difference between life and death.
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Last evening, families, friends, and healthcare providers gathered to honor the young lives. Colleen Crain has the story.
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An 11-year-old boy is killed in an ATV crash in Calcasieu Parish. Deputies say he and another juvenile were operating the ATV when it tipped over. The boy, who was a passenger, died from his injuries; the driver was not hurt. Investigators say foul play is not a factor, and the death has been ruled accidental.