St John’s Parish nonprofit, Concerned Citizens of St. John, faces lawsuit over sponsorship dispute

In a significant development for Concerned Citizens of St. John (CCoSJ), the nonprofit organization faces a lawsuit stemming from a dispute over sponsorship funds. This legal challenge involves the Louisiana Bucket Brigade (LABB), which has filed a case over resources intended for TCCSJ. While the conflict centers around financial management, it has broader implications for this nonprofit sector, especially for our fight for environmental justice.

Concerned Citizens of St. John is a vital player in the ongoing efforts to combat industrial pollution and its effects on communities in St. John the Baptist Parish. The parish, known to be the heart of "Cancer Alley," is known for its high levels of industrial contamination, and CCoSJ has been on the front lines, advocating for cleaner air, better health outcomes, and more sustainable practices. However, this legal dispute threatens to divert attention from the real issues at hand, such as environmental pollution and public health.

Amos Abba has more on this issue: https://lobservateur.com/2025/03/21/st-johns-parish-nonprofit-concerned-citizens-of-st-john-faces-lawsuit-over-sponsorship-dispute/