A local neighborhood association has withdrawn a legal complaint against the Jefferson Parish Council to halt the new Ochsner Health Children's Hospital after deciding they didn't have a strong enough case to move forward.

Almost a year after the council gave Ochsner the go-ahead to construct a standalone children's hospital building, the Old Jefferson Community Association pulled its lawsuit against the parish alleging that it unlawfully approved the health system's zoning application — although the association's attorney says residents still want a seat at the table when it comes to future negotiations between the parish and Ochsner.

"We look forward to ongoing engagement with the Old Jefferson Civic Association and to bringing new neighborhood amenities to Old Jefferson, including a

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