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employer bar in Louisiana

39 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1931–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Louisiana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Melancon v. Town of Amite Citygreen
lactapp · 2018 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Melancon, 261 So.3d at 10 .

2019See Melancon, 261 So.3d at 10 .

22
Hale v. Touro Infirmarygreen
lactapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Ross v. Oceans Behavioral Hosp. of Greater New Orleans, 14-368 (La.App. 5 Cir. 11/25/14) , 165 So.3d 176 ; Mabry v. Andrus, 45, 135 (La.App. 2 Cir. 4/14/10), 34 So.3d 1075 ; see also, Hale v. Touro Infirmary, 04-0003 (La.App. 4 Cir. 11/3/04) , 886 So.2d 1210 . .

11
Rush v. Ryan Chevrolet, Inc.green
lactapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Rush v. Ryan Chevrolet, Inc., 408 So.2d 984, 986 (La.App. 2 Cir. 1981).

11
Carter v. Exide Corp.green
lactapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Even statutory immunity from tort liability “does not, of itself, shield the employer from a claim for economic injury that the employee may suffer as a result of the employer’s post-accident conduct, whether intentional or negligent, that may impair the employee’s ability to recover tort damages for his injuries from third parties.” Carter v. Exide Corp., 27,358, p. 12 (La.App. 2 Cir. 9/29/95), 661 So.2d 698, 704 (citations omitted).

2011The issue is the same, “Did the defendant have a duty to preserve the evidence for the plaintiff, whether arising from a statute, a contract, a special relationship between the parties, or an affirmative agreement or undertaking to preserve the evidence?” Id.

11
Pham v. Contico Intern., Inc.green
lactapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003In Pham v. Contico Int'l, Inc., 99-945, pp. 5-6 (La.App. 5 Cir.3/22/00), 759 So.2d 880, 882-83 (footnotes omitted)(emphasis added), our brethren of the fifth circuit pointed out the following: We note that the exclusive remedy provisions of R.S. 23:1032 do not grant an employer immunity from all tort suits by an employee simply by virtue of the employment relationship between the two.

11
Brown v. Cliff's Drilling Co.green
txed · 1986 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See Brown v. Cliff's Drilling Co., 638 F.Supp. 1009 (E.D.Tex.1986)( the employer provided no instruction or training of any kind, held no safety meetings until after accidents occurred, provided no supervision and simply "assumed people knew what to do").

11
Austin v. Johns-Manville Sales Corp.green
med · 1981 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Houston v. Bechtel Associates Professional Corporation, 522 F.Supp. 1094, 1097 (D.D.C.1981); Austin v. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, 508 F.Supp. 313, 316-317 (D.Me.1981).

11
Houston v. Bechtel Associates Professional Corp.green
dcd · 1981 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Houston v. Bechtel Associates Professional Corporation, 522 F.Supp. 1094, 1097 (D.D.C.1981); Austin v. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, 508 F.Supp. 313, 316-317 (D.Me.1981).

11
John R. Nations v. W. W. Morris and American Motorists Insurance Co.green
ca5 · 1973 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998The federal district court in Sharp relied on Nations v. Morris, 483 F.2d 577, 587-588 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 414 U.S. 1071 , 94 S.Ct. 584 , 38 L.Ed.2d 477 (1973), in which the 5th Circuit stated that § 905(a), the LHWCA's employer immunity provision, and § 933(i) "completely obliterate[] the rights at common, civil or maritime law against Employer and fellow employee." For the reasons which follow, we disagree with the reasoning of the Sharp case, and we decline to follow its holding. 33 U.S.C. § 905 (a) provides that the LHWCA shall be the employee's exclusive remedy against his employer.

11
Blanton v. City Of Murfreesborogreen
ca6 · 1988 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11
LeJeune v. Highlands Insurance Companygreen
lactapp · 1974 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
11
O'BRIEN v. Traders and General Insurance Companygreen
lactapp · 1962 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (55)

CaseCitedYears
Accardo v. LOUISIANA HEALTH SERV. & INDEM. green
lactapp · 2006
1 sentence

2020App. 1 Cir. 6/ 21/ 06), 943 So. 2d 381, 383 , this court examined La.

12020–2020
Darrin Coulon and Tess Coulon v. Endurance Risk Partners, Inc., West Bank Surgery Center, L.L.C., and Mark Juneau, M.D. green
la · 2017
1 sentence

2018Id. at 814 .

12018–2018
Harvey v. Bass Haven Resort, Inc. green
lactapp · 2000
2 sentences

2017In Harvey v. Bass Haven Resort, Inc. , 99-909, pp. 5-6 (La.App. 3 Cir. 2/2/00), 758 So.2d 264 , 268, this court discussed the remedies available to the employer in defense of a claim for penalties and stated: Although the statutory language provides for an award of penalty wages upon nonpayment, our jurisprudence has allowed the employer to assert equitable defenses to such a claim.

2017Id.

12017–2017
Mabry v. Andrus green
lactapp · 2010
1 sentence

2016Ross v. Oceans Behavioral Hosp. of Greater New Orleans, 14-368 (La.App. 5 Cir. 11/25/14) , 165 So.3d 176 ; Mabry v. Andrus, 45, 135 (La.App. 2 Cir. 4/14/10), 34 So.3d 1075 ; see also, Hale v. Touro Infirmary, 04-0003 (La.App. 4 Cir. 11/3/04) , 886 So.2d 1210 . .

12016–2016
Ross v. Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Greater New Orleans green
lactapp · 2014
2 sentences

2016Ross v. Oceans Behavioral Hosp. of Greater New Orleans, 14-368 (La.App. 5 Cir. 11/25/14) , 165 So.3d 176 ; Mabry v. Andrus, 45, 135 (La.App. 2 Cir. 4/14/10), 34 So.3d 1075 ; see also, Hale v. Touro Infirmary, 04-0003 (La.App. 4 Cir. 11/3/04) , 886 So.2d 1210 . .

2016Ross v. Oceans Behavioral Hosp. of Greater New Orleans, 14-368 (La.App. 5 Cir. 11/25/14) , 165 So.3d 176 ; Mabry v. Andrus, 45, 135 (La.App. 2 Cir. 4/14/10), 34 So.3d 1075 ; see also, Hale v. Touro Infirmary, 04-0003 (La.App. 4 Cir. 11/3/04) , 886 So.2d 1210 . .

12016–2016
State ex rel. Joseph v. Shea neutral
la · 1986
1 sentence

2015Id.

12015–2015
Harris v. Christus St. Patrick Hosp. neutral
la · 2004
1 sentence

2015The whistleblower statute does not define the term “employer.” Citing Ray v. City of Bossier, 37,708 (La.App. 2 Cir. 10/24/03), 859 So.2d 264 , writs denied, 03-3214, 03-3254 (La.2/13/04), 867 So.2d 697 , the Authority argues that the definition of employer contained in the LEDL should be used to determine if it is an employer for purposes of Ms. Hunter’s whistleblower claims.

12015–2015
Ray v. City of Bossier City green
lactapp · 2003
1 sentence

2015The whistleblower statute does not define the term “employer.” Citing Ray v. City of Bossier, 37,708 (La.App. 2 Cir. 10/24/03), 859 So.2d 264 , writs denied, 03-3214, 03-3254 (La.2/13/04), 867 So.2d 697 , the Authority argues that the definition of employer contained in the LEDL should be used to determine if it is an employer for purposes of Ms. Hunter’s whistleblower claims.

12015–2015
Fondren v. Greater New Orleans Expressway Com'n green
lactapp · 2004
1 sentence

2010Comm’n, 03-1383 (La.App. 5 Cir. 4/27/04) , 871 So.2d 688 , in which the court reversed a summary judgment to let the plaintiff prove that he really did advise the employer of a violation of law.

12010–2010
Thibodaux v. Sun Oil Co. green
la · 1950
2 sentences

2006STATUTORY EMPLOYER DOCTRINE The test for determining statutory employer status has undergone many changes since it was first established by the Louisiana Supreme Court in Thibodaux v. Sun Oil Co., 218 La. 453 , 49 So.2d 852 (1950).

2006STATUTORY EMPLOYER DOCTRINE The test for determining statutory employer status has undergone many changes since it was first established by the Louisiana Supreme Court in Thibodaux v. Sun Oil Co., 218 La. 453 , 49 So.2d 852 (1950).

12006–2006
Abl Mgmt. v. Board of Sup'rs of S. Univ. green
la · 2000
1 sentence

2006"It is presumed that every word, sentence or provision in the statute was intended to serve some useful purpose, that some effect is to be given to each such provision, and that no unnecessary words or provisions were used." ABL Mgmt., Inc. v. Bd. of Supervisors of S. Univ., 00-798, p. 6 (La.11/28/00), 773 So.2d 131, 135 .

12006–2006
Fisher v. Westbank Roofing neutral
lactapp · 1996
1 sentence

2005Such an interpretation of the law is illogical and we reject it.” Id.

12005–2005
Roberts v. Sewerage and Water Bd. green
la · 1994
1 sentence

2003Roberts v. Sewerage and Water Bd. of New Orleans, Sup.1994, 92-2048 (La.3/21/94), 634 So.2d 341 . [3] The quest of the law for the third party wrongdoer may proceed in the usual way: whether the third party wrongdoer was at fault in the *691 work injury or whether, as in this case, the third party caused a separate injury to the employee by wrongfully having the employee's benefits terminated.

12003–2003
Tillmon v. Thrasher Waterproofing green
lactapp · 2001
1 sentence

2002In Tillmon v. Thrasher Waterproofing, XXXX-XXXX (La.App. 4 Cir. 3/28/01), 786 So.2d 131 , the claimant was entitled to penalties and attorney fees where the employer denied benefits and failed to fulfill an ongoing duty to ascertain the claimant's precise medical condition.

12002–2002
Allen v. Louisiana Wood Moulding Corp. green
lactapp · 1998
1 sentence

2002In Allen v. Louisiana Wood Moulding Corp., 29,947 (La.App. 2 Cir. 1/23/98), 706 So.2d 636 , the employer's factual contentions *349 regarding the general safety feature of the table saw encasement and the claimant's disobedience to the corporation's safety instructions did not afford the employer a defense to its discontinuance of workers' compensation medical and wage benefits so as to preclude penalties and attorney fees.

12002–2002
Bethea v. Modern Biomedical Services, Inc. green
lactapp · 1997
2 sentences

2000The Third Circuit, in Bethea v. Modern Biomedical Services, Inc., 97-332 (La.App. 3 Cir. 11/19/97) , 704 So.2d 1227 , also agreed that LSA-R.S. 23:1032 did not give an employer immunity from this tort suit, but rejected the Carter court's holding that the employer's duty to preserve evidence must stem from a specific source or circumstance.

2000The Third Circuit, in Bethea v. Modern Biomedical Services, Inc., 97-332 (La.App. 3 Cir. 11/19/97) , 704 So.2d 1227 , also agreed that LSA-R.S. 23:1032 did not give an employer immunity from this tort suit, but rejected the Carter court's holding that the employer's duty to preserve evidence must stem from a specific source or circumstance.

12000–2000
Stockmar v. United States green
scotus · 1973
1 sentence

1998The federal district court in Sharp relied on Nations v. Morris, 483 F.2d 577, 587-588 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 414 U.S. 1071 , 94 S.Ct. 584 , 38 L.Ed.2d 477 (1973), in which the 5th Circuit stated that § 905(a), the LHWCA's employer immunity provision, and § 933(i) "completely obliterate[] the rights at common, civil or maritime law against Employer and fellow employee." For the reasons which follow, we disagree with the reasoning of the Sharp case, and we decline to follow its holding. 33 U.S.C. § 905 (a) provides that the LHWCA shall be the employee's exclusive remedy against his employer.

11998–1998
McNeary v. Stone green
scotus · 1973
1 sentence

1998The federal district court in Sharp relied on Nations v. Morris, 483 F.2d 577, 587-588 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 414 U.S. 1071 , 94 S.Ct. 584 , 38 L.Ed.2d 477 (1973), in which the 5th Circuit stated that § 905(a), the LHWCA's employer immunity provision, and § 933(i) "completely obliterate[] the rights at common, civil or maritime law against Employer and fellow employee." For the reasons which follow, we disagree with the reasoning of the Sharp case, and we decline to follow its holding. 33 U.S.C. § 905 (a) provides that the LHWCA shall be the employee's exclusive remedy against his employer.

11998–1998
Alphonse v. Omni Hotels Management Corp. green
lactapp · 1994
1 sentence

1997Alphonse v. Omni Hotels Management Corp., 94-0157, p. 5 (La.App. 4 Cir. 9/29/94), 643 So.2d 836, 840 .

11997–1997
Thomas v. STATE, DEPT. OF TRANSP. & DEVELOPMENT green
lactapp · 1995
1 sentence

1996Thomas v. State, Dept. of Transp. and Development, 27,203 (La.App. 2 Cir. 10/12/95), 662 So.2d 788 .

11996–1996
Moreau v. Landry green
lactapp · 1974
11994–1994
Bennett v. Corroon and Black Corp. green
lactapp · 1987
1 sentence

1994Bennett, 517 So.2d at 1248 ; Moreau v. Landry, 305 So.2d 671 (La.App. 1st Cir.1974).

11994–1994
Cutno v. Neeb Kearney & Company green
la · 1959
11994–1994
Weatherall v. DUHON'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE green
lactapp · 1986
11990–1990
Franklin v. Oilfield Heavy Haulers green
la · 1986
11989–1989
Franklin v. Oilfield Heavy Haulers green
lactapp · 1985
11989–1989
Vaca v. Sipes green
scotus · 1967
11989–1989
cluster 262790 green
ca2 · 1963
11989–1989
Dufau v. Creole Engineering, Inc. green
lactapp · 1985
11988–1988
Disotell v. Wadsworth Golf Const. Co. green
la · 1987
11987–1987
Harrison v. Uniroyal, Inc. green
lactapp · 1978
11985–1985
White v. Baker Manor Nursing Home neutral
la · 1981
11985–1985
White v. Baker Manor Nursing Home, Inc. green
lactapp · 1981
11985–1985
Landry v. Department of Employment Security neutral
lactapp · 1973
11981–1981
Banks v. ADMINISTRATOR OF DEPT. OF EMPLOYMENT SEC. green
la · 1981
11981–1981
Banks v. K & H Stock Farm neutral
lactapp · 1957
11977–1977
Lunkin v. Triangle Farms, Inc. green
la · 1945
11977–1977
Mitchell v. Sklar neutral
lactapp · 1940
11977–1977
Stewart v. Maloney Trucking & Storage, Inc. neutral
lactapp · 1962
11977–1977
Liles v. Riblet Products of Louisiana, Inc. neutral
· 1973
11976–1976

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1032 (7) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1031 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:967 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5112 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1021 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1101 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1209 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1221 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

PA 134 (1937–2025) CA 108 (1915–2026) NY 58 (1907–2025) MO 57 (1947–2024) IL 56 (1908–2024) OH 46 (1969–2025) IN 42 (1970–2020) TN 41 (1928–2026) LA 39 (1931–2020) FL 38 (1943–2026) CT 38 (1946–2025) OK 27 (1937–2018) WA 25 (1957–2025) MD 22 (1963–2023) NJ 21 (1954–2026) NC 19 (1923–2019) MI 17 (1907–2025) TX 17 (1915–2023) GA 15 (1938–2017) CO 14 (1942–2026) KY 13 (1912–2023) AL 12 (1890–2026) OR 12 (1913–2007) VA 12 (1975–2026) AZ 12 (1934–2026) NM 12 (1976–2023) ME 10 (1947–2024) MN 10 (1956–2007) MT 9 (1985–2020) WI 9 (1948–2008) WV 9 (2004–2025) AR 9 (1969–2021) RI 9 (1926–2004) IA 8 (1940–2017) MA 8 (1988–2021) DE 6 (1925–2017) NE 6 (1916–2022) ID 5 (1966–2013) UT 5 (1992–2015) SC 5 (1943–2016) KS 5 (1926–2005) MS 4 (1962–2017) ND 4 (1978–2004) WY 3 (1977–1991) NH 3 (1986–2000) AK 3 (1972–2020) VI 2 (2007–2009) SD 2 (1999–2006) HI 2 (1995–2010) DC 2 (1985–1987) VT 2 (2004–2020) NV 2 (2019–2019)

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