adequacy warning in Louisiana

31 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1954–2024 3 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 (14)

Case	Followed	Cited
Bloxom v. Bloxomgreen la · 1987 · cited in 4 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1990–2018 2 sentences 2018Several factors come into play in determining the adequacy of the warning, namely: (1) "the severity of the danger," (2) the likelihood of successful communication of the warning to foreseeable consumers, (3) "the intensity and form of the warning," and (4) "the cost of improving the strength or mode of the warning." Bloxom v. Bloxom , 512 So.2d 839 , 844 (La.1987). 2016In Bloxom v. Bloxom, 512 So.2d 839, 850-51 (La.1987), 4 the Louisiana, Supreme Court had this to say about adequate warnings in an owner’s manual, “Accordingly, even if an adequate warning of the particular danger in this case had been given by a proper provision in the manual, such a warning would have been futile because Lonnie Bloxom did not read the manual before parking his car over combustible materials.” \|1BIn fact, during this trial counsel for plaintiff attempted to question Mr. Glen Vamvoras about warnings in general, which would include any warnings that may have, appeared in the Te	2	4
Fifth Third Bank Ex Rel. Bozik v. CSX Corp.green innd · 2004 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 1 sentence 2004See also Fifth Third Bank v. CSX Corporation, 306 F.Supp.2d 841 (N.D.Ind.2004), finding state tort claim against county for inadequate warning devices at crossing preempted under the rationale of Shanklin .	1	1
Smallwood v. IL Central RR Cogreen ca5 · 2003 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 1 sentence 2004See Smallwood v. Illinois Central Railroad Co., 203 F.Supp.2d 686 (S.D.Miss.2002), judgment vacated on other grounds (fraudulent joinder), 342 F.3d 400 (5th Cir.2003), reh'g denied, 352 F.3d 220 (5th Cir.2003), reh'ing en banc granted, opinion vacated, 355 F.3d 357 (5th Cir.2003), finding a state tort claim against the Mississippi Department of Transportation challenging the adequacy of warnings at a crossing preempted under federal law.	1	1
Smallwood v. Illinois Central Railroadgreen ca5 · 2003 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 1 sentence 2004See Smallwood v. Illinois Central Railroad Co., 203 F.Supp.2d 686 (S.D.Miss.2002), judgment vacated on other grounds (fraudulent joinder), 342 F.3d 400 (5th Cir.2003), reh'g denied, 352 F.3d 220 (5th Cir.2003), reh'ing en banc granted, opinion vacated, 355 F.3d 357 (5th Cir.2003), finding a state tort claim against the Mississippi Department of Transportation challenging the adequacy of warnings at a crossing preempted under federal law.	1	1
Smallwood v. Illinois Central Railroadgreen ca5 · 2003 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 1 sentence 2004See Smallwood v. Illinois Central Railroad Co., 203 F.Supp.2d 686 (S.D.Miss.2002), judgment vacated on other grounds (fraudulent joinder), 342 F.3d 400 (5th Cir.2003), reh'g denied, 352 F.3d 220 (5th Cir.2003), reh'ing en banc granted, opinion vacated, 355 F.3d 357 (5th Cir.2003), finding a state tort claim against the Mississippi Department of Transportation challenging the adequacy of warnings at a crossing preempted under federal law.	1	1
Smallwood v. Illinois Central Railroadgreen mssd · 2002 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 1 sentence 2004See Smallwood v. Illinois Central Railroad Co., 203 F.Supp.2d 686 (S.D.Miss.2002), judgment vacated on other grounds (fraudulent joinder), 342 F.3d 400 (5th Cir.2003), reh'g denied, 352 F.3d 220 (5th Cir.2003), reh'ing en banc granted, opinion vacated, 355 F.3d 357 (5th Cir.2003), finding a state tort claim against the Mississippi Department of Transportation challenging the adequacy of warnings at a crossing preempted under federal law.	1	1
Bealer v. Hoffman-La Roche, Inc.green laed · 1990 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000 2 sentences 2000See Kinney v. Hutchinson, 468 So.2d 714, 716-18 (La.App. 5th Cir.), writ denied, 472 So.2d 35 (La.1985); Anderson v. McNeilab, Inc., 831 F.2d 92, 93 (5th Cir.1987); and Bealer v. Hoffman-La Roche, Inc., 729 F.Supp. 43, 44-45 (E.D.La.1990). 2000Thus, the adequacy of warnings becomes a question of law where the warning is "accurate, clear, and unambiguous." Bealer, 729 F.Supp. at 44 .	1	1
Annette Lorraine Anderson v. McNeilab Inc., D/B/A McNeil Pharmaceuticalgreen ca5 · 1987 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000 1 sentence 2000See Kinney v. Hutchinson, 468 So.2d 714, 716-18 (La.App. 5th Cir.), writ denied, 472 So.2d 35 (La.1985); Anderson v. McNeilab, Inc., 831 F.2d 92, 93 (5th Cir.1987); and Bealer v. Hoffman-La Roche, Inc., 729 F.Supp. 43, 44-45 (E.D.La.1990).	1	1
Kinney v. Hutchinsongreen lactapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000	1	1
Shatoska v. Whiddongreen la · 1985 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000 1 sentence 2000See Kinney v. Hutchinson, 468 So.2d 714, 716-18 (La.App. 5th Cir.), writ denied, 472 So.2d 35 (La.1985); Anderson v. McNeilab, Inc., 831 F.2d 92, 93 (5th Cir.1987); and Bealer v. Hoffman-La Roche, Inc., 729 F.Supp. 43, 44-45 (E.D.La.1990).	1	1
Ellen L. Stapleton v. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. And Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.green ca5 · 1979 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997	1	1
Taylor Ag Industries v. Pure-Grogreen ca9 · 1995 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996	1	1
Johnson v. STATE, DEPT. OF TRANSP. AND DEV.green lactapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996	1	1
Arnold v. Kempgreen ark · 1991 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Louisiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (32)

Case	Cited	Years
Miller v. Loyola University of New Orleans green lactapp · 2002 2 sentences 2021This is a task best handled by the universities themselves." Miller, 829 So. 2d at 1061 . 2021This is a task best handled by the universities themselves." Miller, 829 So. 2d at 1061 .	2	2021–2021
Olick v. Northampton County Tax Claim Bureau neutral scotus · 2013 2 sentences 2018State v. Montgomery , 10-1151 (La.App. 3 Cir. 4/6/11) (unpublished opinion), writ denied , 11-1742 (La. 5/4/12), 88 So.3d 449 , cert denied , 571 U.S. 842 , 134 S.Ct. 95 , 187 L.Ed.2d 71 (2013). 2018State v. Montgomery , 10-1151 (La.App. 3 Cir. 4/6/11) , 2011 WL 1266588 (unpublished opinion), writ denied , 11-1742 (La. 5/4/12), 88 So.3d 449 , cert denied , --- U.S. ----, 134 S.Ct. 95 , 187 L.Ed.2d 71 (2013).	2	2018–2018
Weatherspoon v. Charter Home Health, L.L.C. neutral la · 2012 2 sentences 2018State v. Montgomery , 10-1151 (La.App. 3 Cir. 4/6/11) (unpublished opinion), writ denied , 11-1742 (La. 5/4/12), 88 So.3d 449 , cert denied , 571 U.S. 842 , 134 S.Ct. 95 , 187 L.Ed.2d 71 (2013). 2018State v. Montgomery , 10-1151 (La.App. 3 Cir. 4/6/11) , 2011 WL 1266588 (unpublished opinion), writ denied , 11-1742 (La. 5/4/12), 88 So.3d 449 , cert denied , --- U.S. ----, 134 S.Ct. 95 , 187 L.Ed.2d 71 (2013).	2	2018–2018
Montgomery v. Louisiana neutral scotus · 2013 2 sentences 2018State v. Montgomery , 10-1151 (La.App. 3 Cir. 4/6/11) (unpublished opinion), writ denied , 11-1742 (La. 5/4/12), 88 So.3d 449 , cert denied , 571 U.S. 842 , 134 S.Ct. 95 , 187 L.Ed.2d 71 (2013). 2018State v. Montgomery , 10-1151 (La.App. 3 Cir. 4/6/11) , 2011 WL 1266588 (unpublished opinion), writ denied , 11-1742 (La. 5/4/12), 88 So.3d 449 , cert denied , --- U.S. ----, 134 S.Ct. 95 , 187 L.Ed.2d 71 (2013).	2	2018–2018
Calhoun v. Hoffman-La Roche, Inc. green la · 2000 2 sentences 2004Calhoun v. Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc., 98-2770, p. 6 (La.App. 1 Cir. 2/18/00), 768 So.2d 57 , rehearing granted on other grounds, 98-2770 (La.App. 1 Cir. 2/18/00) , 768 So.2d 57 , writ denied, 00-1223 (La.6/23/00), 765 So.2d 1041 . 2000Calhoun v. Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc., 98-2770, p. 6 (La.App. 1 Cir. 2/18/00), 768 So.2d 57 , rehearing granted on other grounds, 98-2770 (La.App. 1 Cir. *39 2/18/00), 768 So.2d 57 , writ denied, 00-1223 (La.6/23/00), 765 So.2d 1041 .	2	2000–2004
Calhoun v. Hoffman-La Roche, Inc. green lactapp · 2000 2 sentences 2004Calhoun v. Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc., 98-2770, p. 6 (La.App. 1 Cir. 2/18/00), 768 So.2d 57 , rehearing granted on other grounds, 98-2770 (La.App. 1 Cir. 2/18/00) , 768 So.2d 57 , writ denied, 00-1223 (La.6/23/00), 765 So.2d 1041 . 2004Calhoun v. Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc., 98-2770, p. 6 (La.App. 1 Cir. 2/18/00), 768 So.2d 57 , rehearing granted on other grounds, 98-2770 (La.App. 1 Cir. 2/18/00) , 768 So.2d 57 , writ denied, 00-1223 (La.6/23/00), 765 So.2d 1041 .	2	2000–2004
CSX Transportation, Inc. v. Easterwood green scotus · 1993 2 sentences 2000In Easterwood , the Court explained that "federal pre-emption will lie only if the federal regulations substantially subsume the subject matter of the relevant state law." 507 U.S. at 664 , 113 S.Ct. at 1738 . 2000In Easterwood , the Court explained that "federal pre-emption will lie only if the federal regulations substantially subsume the subject matter of the relevant state law." 507 U.S. at 664 , 113 S.Ct. at 1738 .	2	2000–2000
Lee v. Missouri Pacific RR Co. green la · 1989 2 sentences 2000Co., 540 So.2d 287 (La.1989), the Louisiana Supreme Court allowed a discussion of train speed to be used to determine the adequacy of warning signs at train crossings. 1997Co., 540 So.2d 287 (La.1989), the Louisiana Supreme Court allowed a discussion of train speed to be used to determine the adequacy of warning signs at train crossings.	2	1997–2000
Andries v. General Motors Corp., Delco green la · 1983 2 sentences 1991In Andries v. General Motors Corp., Delco Batteries Division, 444 So.2d 1180 (La.1983), the Supreme Court addressed the duty to warn: Proper placement of a warning label so that it is clearly visible is one factor to be considered in determining the adequacy of the warning in a products liability case. 1984In the recent case of Andries v. General Motors Corporation, 444 So.2d 1180 (La.1983), addressing the duty to warn [which it found had not been violated] our state supreme court noted: "Proper placement of a warning label so that it is clearly visible is one factor to be considered in determining the adequacy of the warning in a products liability case.	2	1984–1991
Prentiss Baker and Sheryl Wiginton, Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated v. Phc-Minden, L.P. D/B/A Minden Medical Center green la · 2015 1 sentence 2024Baker, 14-2243 at p. 22, 167 So. 3d at 543-544 .	1	2024–2024
State v. Queen neutral lactapp · 2018 1 sentence 2018Recently, in State v. Queen , 17-599, pp. 3-6 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1/ 4/18), 237 So.3d 547 , 551 (alterations in original), this court addressed this issue on error patent review: In conducting an error patent review of the waiver of the right to counsel, this court has examined the adequacy of the waiver.	1	2018–2018
Sutherland v. Oregon neutral scotus · 2013 1 sentence 2018State v. Montgomery , 10-1151 (La.App. 3 Cir. 4/6/11) (unpublished opinion), writ denied , 11-1742 (La. 5/4/12), 88 So.3d 449 , cert denied , 571 U.S. 842 , 134 S.Ct. 95 , 187 L.Ed.2d 71 (2013).	1	2018–2018
Faretta v. California green scotus · 1975 2 sentences 2014This is because before a court can allow a defendant to give up his constitutionally-protected right to counsel, the waiver must be given “knowingly and intelligently.” Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 , 95 S.Ct. 2525 , 45 L.Ed.2d 562 (1975). 2014This is because before a court can allow a defendant to give up his constitutionally-protected right to counsel, the waiver must be given “knowingly and intelligently.” Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 , 95 S.Ct. 2525 , 45 L.Ed.2d 562 (1975).	1	2014–2014
Schexnayder v. Entergy Louisiana, Inc. green lactapp · 2005 2 sentences 2009Schexnayder v. Entergy Louisiana, Inc., 04-636, p. 9 (La.App. 5 Cir. 3/29/05), 899 So.2d 107, 115 , writ denied, 05-1255 (La.12/9/05), 916 So.2d 1058 quoting Duhe v. Texaco, Inc., 99-2002 (La. 2009Schexnayder v. Entergy Louisiana, Inc., 04-636, p. 9 (La.App. 5 Cir. 3/29/05), 899 So.2d 107, 115 , writ denied, 05-1255 (La.12/9/05), 916 So.2d 1058 quoting Duhe v. Texaco, Inc., 99-2002 (La.	1	2009–2009
Schexnayder v. Entergy Louisiana, Inc. neutral la · 2005 2 sentences 2009Schexnayder v. Entergy Louisiana, Inc., 04-636, p. 9 (La.App. 5 Cir. 3/29/05), 899 So.2d 107, 115 , writ denied, 05-1255 (La.12/9/05), 916 So.2d 1058 quoting Duhe v. Texaco, Inc., 99-2002 (La. 2009Schexnayder v. Entergy Louisiana, Inc., 04-636, p. 9 (La.App. 5 Cir. 3/29/05), 899 So.2d 107, 115 , writ denied, 05-1255 (La.12/9/05), 916 So.2d 1058 quoting Duhe v. Texaco, Inc., 99-2002 (La.	1	2009–2009
Duhe v. Texaco, Inc. green lactapp · 2001 1 sentence 2008Id.	1	2008–2008
Furlough v. Union Pacific RR Co. green lactapp · 2000 1 sentence 2004Scope of Preemption In Furlough v. Union Pacific Railroad Company, 33,658 (La.App.2d Cir.8/31/00), 766 So.2d 751 , writ denied, 2000-2929 (La.1/12/01), 781 So.2d 556 , this court held that a claim against a railroad company as to the adequacy of warning devices at a crossing was preempted by regulations enacted through the Federal Highway Administration ("FHWA") in implementing the Federal Railway-Highway Crossings Program (Crossings Program)., 23 U.S.C. § 130 .	1	2004–2004
Furlough v. Union Pacific Railroad Co. neutral la · 2001 1 sentence 2004Scope of Preemption In Furlough v. Union Pacific Railroad Company, 33,658 (La.App.2d Cir.8/31/00), 766 So.2d 751 , writ denied, 2000-2929 (La.1/12/01), 781 So.2d 556 , this court held that a claim against a railroad company as to the adequacy of warning devices at a crossing was preempted by regulations enacted through the Federal Highway Administration ("FHWA") in implementing the Federal Railway-Highway Crossings Program (Crossings Program)., 23 U.S.C. § 130 .	1	2004–2004
Belle Pass Terminal, Inc. v. Jolin, Inc. green lactapp · 1994 1 sentence 2003The adequacy of the instruction "must be determined in light of the instruction as a whole." Belle Pass Terminal, Inc. v. Jolin, Inc., 92-1554, p. 36 (La.App. 1 Cir. 3/11/94), 634 So.2d 466, 488 , writ denied, 94-0906 (La.6/17/94), 638 So.2d 1094 .	1	2003–2003
Belle Pass Terminal, Inc. v. Jolin, Inc. green la · 1994 1 sentence 2003The adequacy of the instruction "must be determined in light of the instruction as a whole." Belle Pass Terminal, Inc. v. Jolin, Inc., 92-1554, p. 36 (La.App. 1 Cir. 3/11/94), 634 So.2d 466, 488 , writ denied, 94-0906 (La.6/17/94), 638 So.2d 1094 .	1	2003–2003
Phillips v. ALLIANCE CAS. & REINS. CO. neutral lactapp · 1996 1 sentence 2002Phillips v. Alliance Casualty and Reinsurance Company, 95-2161, p. 3 (La.App. 1 Cir. 11/8/96), 689 So.2d 481, 483 .	1	2002–2002
Lytell v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. green lactapp · 1983	1	1997–1997
Johnson v. STATE THROUGH DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT green la · 1987	1	1996–1996
Papas v. The Upjohn Company green ca11 · 1993	1	1996–1996
Sons v. Delaune green la · 1994	1	1995–1995
Sons v. Delaune green lactapp · 1994	1	1995–1995
In Re Order on Prosecution of Cr. App. green fla · 1990	1	1993–1993
State v. Lynch green okla · 1990	1	1993–1993
United States v. Potter neutral laed · 1973	1	1991–1991
Schneckloth v. Bustamonte green scotus · 1973	1	1991–1991
Reyes v. Wyeth Laboratories green ca5 · 1974	1	1985–1985
Department of Highways v. Fogleman neutral la · 1946	1	1954–1954

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 3 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 9:2800.53 (4) CFR § 23c.f.r.646.214 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 9:2800.54 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 9:2800.57 (3) USC § 23u.s.c.130 (3) USC § 49u.s.c.20106 (3)

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Where else courts name it

TX 172 (1935–2026) NY 130 (1953–2026) CA 78 (1954–2026) IL 57 (1970–2026) WA 48 (1968–2026) PA 46 (1971–2023) IN 43 (1979–2024) FL 43 (1972–2026) NJ 31 (1955–2025) LA 31 (1954–2024) MI 27 (1963–2022) MA 25 (1974–2025) OH 24 (1974–2026) MN 22 (1984–2024) OR 21 (1943–2024) NV 21 (1983–2022) MS 20 (1969–2017) CO 16 (1976–2021) WI 15 (1972–2026) MO 15 (1958–2019) CT 14 (1950–2016) AZ 14 (1947–2024) AL 13 (1983–2013) KS 13 (1984–2026) NM 13 (1975–2015) AR 12 (1992–2022) TN 11 (1985–2022) DC 11 (1968–2025) UT 11 (1989–2024) GA 10 (1982–2025) IA 10 (1986–2014) DE 9 (1985–2023) KY 9 (1968–2024) RI 9 (2000–2026) MD 8 (1968–2012) OK 7 (1975–2010) ID 6 (1979–2013) AK 6 (1973–2018) VA 5 (1985–2026) VT 5 (1990–2026) ND 5 (1909–1997) NC 4 (1975–2012) WY 4 (1992–2019) WV 4 (1979–2018) SC 4 (1973–2008) ME 3 (1981–2013) HI 3 (1999–2007) MT 3 (2000–2010) VI 2 (2002–2005)

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