In the early hours of January 1, 2025, a tragic terror attack occurred on Bourbon Street in New Orleans when 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove his truck into a crowd, resulting in 14 fatalities and 57 injuries before he was killed by police.

A 2019 security assessment had identified Bourbon Street as a high-profile target for terrorism, emphasizing the need for effective security measures to protect pedestrians.

Eisele expressed gratitude for surviving the attack, sharing her healing process on social media and thanking supporters for their encouragement.

For nearly a decade, New Orleans officials had been warned about the risks of vehicle-based attacks in crowded areas, yet they allegedly did not take adequate precautions.

The lawsuit includes survivors like Elle Eisele, a University of Georgia student, and her friend Steele Idelson, both of whom suffered multiple traumatic injuries and were unable to return to school.

The plaintiffs are seeking a civil trial to determine compensation for their injuries and losses, with the lawsuit filed by law firms Maples & Connick and Romanucci & Blandin.

Survivors have described the lasting trauma from the attack, with many expressing a profound change in their sense of safety and enjoyment of life.

The attack has been described as both predictable and preventable, with a civil lawsuit filed by victims claiming that the city and police failed to implement necessary safety measures despite clear warning signs.

Just weeks before the attack, the city replaced crucial crowd protection bollards and improperly installed a temporary barrier, which allowed vehicles to breach the area.

Eisele and her friends were on Bourbon Street to support the Georgia Bulldogs at the Sugar Bowl, which was postponed due to the attack.

The lawsuit names multiple defendants, including the City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Police Department, alleging negligence in their security planning for the New Year's festivities.

Among the 21 plaintiffs is Antoinette Klima, who lost her partner Reggie Hunter, highlighting the emotional toll on their child who will miss many milestones without his father.