Louisiana Supreme Court Establishes Precedence for Forum State Law in Intra-Family Tort Cases Introduction The case of Mrs. Frances W. JAGERS v. ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY et al. (276 So. 2d 309)...
Landlord Liability for Child Safety: Smolinski v. Taulli (1973) Introduction Overview of the Case The case of Thomas Smolinski, Sr. v. Saverio Taulli revolves around the liability of a landlord for...
State of Louisiana v. Raymond Prieur: Establishing New Safeguards for Admitting Prior Offenses to Demonstrate Intent Introduction In the landmark case of State of Louisiana v. Raymond Prieur, the...
Expanding the Scope of Workers' Compensation: Ferguson v. HDE, Inc. and Vancouver Plywood Company, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of Thomas Huey Ferguson v. HDE, Inc. and Vancouver Plywood...
Legal Malpractice and Recovery of Attorney's Fees: Insights from Ramp v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company Introduction The case of John J. Ramp, Jr., et al. v. St. Paul Fire and Marine...
Strict Evidentiary Requirements for Default Judgments: Insights from Ascension Builders, Inc. v. Wallace C. Jumonville et al. Introduction Ascension Builders, Inc. v. Wallace C. Jumonville et al. is...
Clarifying Res Ipsa Loquitur and Burden of Proof in Civil Negligence: Boudreaux v. American Insurance Co. Introduction Robert Boudreaux et al. v. The American Insurance Company is a pivotal case...
Establishing Employer Liability and Negligence Standards in Vehicle Accidents: Hickman v. Southern Pacific Transport Co. Introduction HICKMAN v. SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORT COMPANY and Robert Allen...
Recognition of Wrongful Death Rights for Minor Children in the Context of Putative Marriage: Analysis of Babineaux v. Pernie-Bailey Drilling Co. Introduction In the landmark case of Arlene King...
Establishing Distributor Liability for Implied Warranties in Consumer Automobile Sales Introduction The case of Media Production Consultants, Inc. v. Mercedes-Benz of North America, Inc. (262 La. 80)...
Limiting Scope of Duty in Negligence: Celeste HILL v. LUNDIN ASSOCIATES, INC. Introduction Celeste HILL v. LUNDIN ASSOCIATES, INC., et al. (260 La. 542), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Louisiana...
Negligence in Highway Obstruction: Morgan Day v. Campbell-Grosjean Roofing Establishes Liability Standards Introduction The case of Morgan Day et al. v. Campbell-Grosjean Roofing and Sheet Metal...
State of Louisiana v. Dan E. Dotson: Clarification on Informer Privilege and Evidence Admissibility Introduction State of Louisiana v. Dan E. Dotson, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Louisiana on...
Custody Best Interests Principle Reinforced: FULCO v. FULCO (1971) Introduction The case of Elizabeth Lucille Bradford Fulco v. Frank Fulco, Jr. (259 La. 1122) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Expansion of Post-Conviction Relief: Jackson v. Henderson Establishes New Precedent in Louisiana Law Introduction The landmark case of State of Louisiana ex rel. Lester Jackson, Jr. v. C. Murray...
Establishing Manufacturer Liability for Defective Products: Webber v. Fidelity Casualty Insurance Co. Introduction Webber v. Fidelity Casualty Insurance Company of New York et al. is a seminal case...
Langlois v. Allied Chemical: Strict Liability and the Limits of Assumption of Risk and Contributory Negligence Introduction The case of Emmanuel J. LANGLOIS v. ALLIED CHEMICAL CORPORATION and The...
Louisiana Supreme Court Mandates Defendant-Initiated Requests for Jury Instructions on Impeaching Testimony Introduction In the landmark case of State of Louisiana v. James C. Ray and Charles E....
Ex Parte Denial of New Trial Motions and Due Process in Louisiana Jurisprudence Introduction The case of Francis L. SONNIER v. LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COmpany et al. (258 La. 813) adjudicated by the...
Reaffirmation of Jury Discretion in Personal Injury Damage Assessments under Louisiana Civil Code Article 1934(3) Introduction In the case of John Miller, Individually and on Behalf of His Minor...