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discretionary function exception in Louisiana

31 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1990–2017 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Fowler v. Robertsgreen
la · 1990 · cited in 14 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1990–2003
2 sentences

2003Justice Watson also noted two principles: (1) that the discretionary function exception does not bar a negligence claim if the official had no room to exercise a policy judgment, and (2) that a government which acts negligently for reasons unrelated to public policy considerations is liable to those it injures. 556 So.2d at 15-16 .

1998In 1989, the Louisiana Supreme Court adopted the two prong test of Berkovitz v. United States, 486 U.S. 531 , 108 S.Ct. 1954 , 100 L.Ed.2d 531 (1988), to determine "whether the discretionary function exception applies in specific fact situations." Fowler v. Roberts, 556 So.2d 1, 15 (La.1989).

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Arizona Maintenance Co. v. United Statesgreen
ca9 · 1989 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1990–1993
2 sentences

1993See Arizona Maintenance Co. v. United States, 864 F.2d 1497 (9th Cir.1989).

1990See Arizona Maintenance Co. v. United States, 864 F.2d 1497 (9th Cir.1989).

22
Kniepp v. City of Shreveportgreen
lactapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–2017
2 sentences

2017Kniepp v. Shreveport, 609 So.2d 1163, 1166-1168 (La.

1995Fowler v. Roberts, 556 So.2d 1 (La.1989), Kniepp v. City of Shreveport, 609 So.2d 1163 (La.App.2d Cir.1992), writ denied, 613 So.2d 976 (La.1993).

12
Rick v. STATE, DOTDgreen
la · 1994 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See Rick v. State, DOTD, Nos. 93-1776 and 93-1784 (La. 1/14/94), 630 So.2d 1271, 1276 . [15] The trial court allocated 32% fault to Archon for his failure to see the train coming.

1995LSA-R.S. 9:2798.1; Rick v. State, Department of Transportation and Development, 93-1776 (La. 1/14/94), 630 So.2d 1271 ; Fowler v. Roberts, supra .

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Johnson v. Stategreen
alaska · 1981 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See, e.g., Johnson v. State, 636 P.2d 47, 63 (Alaska 1981) (holding that "once the state made the decision to construct the road and crossing, the discretionary function immunity did not protect it from possible negligence liability in the operational carrying out of the basic policy-planning decision to build"); Harrison v. Escambia County School Board, 419 So.2d 640, 647 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1982) (noting in dicta that where "additional signals were planned before, but installed after the accident, and the Department was charged with the responsibility for planning and maintaining the crossing,"

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Harrison v. Escambia County School Bd.green
fladistctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See, e.g., Johnson v. State, 636 P.2d 47, 63 (Alaska 1981) (holding that "once the state made the decision to construct the road and crossing, the discretionary function immunity did not protect it from possible negligence liability in the operational carrying out of the basic policy-planning decision to build"); Harrison v. Escambia County School Board, 419 So.2d 640, 647 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1982) (noting in dicta that where "additional signals were planned before, but installed after the accident, and the Department was charged with the responsibility for planning and maintaining the crossing,"

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Insley v. Titan Ins. Co.green
lactapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994See Insley v. Titan Insurance Company, 589 So.2d 10 (La.App. 1st Cir.1991); Chaney v. National Railroad Passenger Corporation, 583 So.2d 926 (La.App. 1st Cir.1991); Verdun v. State Through the Department of Health and Human Resources, 559 So.2d 877 (La.App. 4th Cir.1990). *409 Generally, the jurisprudence construing LSA-R.S. 9:2798.1 applies the twostep analysis of Berkovitz v. United States, 486 U.S. 531 , 108 S.Ct. 1954 , 100 L.Ed.2d 531 (1988), to determine whether the discretionary function exception applies in specific fact situations.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (19)

CaseCitedYears
Berkovitz v. United States green
scotus · 1988
2 sentences

2017In Fowler, we applied the .two-step test enunciated in Berkovitz v. United States, 486 U.S. 531 , 108 S.Ct. 1954 , 100 L.Ed.2d. 531 (1988) for determining whether the discretionary function exception applies in specific fact situations.

2017In Fowler, we applied the .two-step test enunciated in Berkovitz v. United States, 486 U.S. 531 , 108 S.Ct. 1954 , 100 L.Ed.2d. 531 (1988) for determining whether the discretionary function exception applies in specific fact situations.

161990–2017
Walter J. Mundy, Jr. v. United States green
ca9 · 1993
1 sentence

2002Citing several federal appellate cases, it contends that the government's selection of a design or *12 approval of a design is a discretionary function to which immunity attaches. [13] As such, DOTD argues that it was entitled to share in the federal government's privilege of immunity established in 28 U.S.C. § 2680 . [14] Relying on Mundy v. United States, 983 F.2d 950 (9th Cir.Cal.1993), [15] DOTD asserts that the proper procedural vehicle to raise the government contract defense is to contest the trial court's subject matter jurisdiction to hear the case. [16] Jurisdiction is the legal powe

12002–2002
Alpha Alpha, Inc. v. Southland Aviation green
lactapp · 1997
1 sentence

1998Alpha Alpha, Inc. v. Southland Aviation, 96-928 (La.App. 3 Cir. 7/9/97) ; 697 So.2d 1364 , (citing, Archon v. Union Pac.

11998–1998
Mathieu v. Imperial Toy Corp. green
lactapp · 1994
1 sentence

1996The court in Mathieu v. Imperial Toy Cor., 92-1182 (La.App. 4 Cir. 3/17/94) , 632 So.2d 375, 380 , writ granted, 94-0952 (La. 6/17/94), 638 So.2d 1075 , reversed on other grounds, 94-952 (La. 11/30/94), 646 So.2d 318 , stated: This discretionary function exception to governmental liability applies only when a policy judgment is made at the ministerial level, not at the operational level.

11996–1996
Mathieu v. Imperial Toy Corp. green
la · 1994
1 sentence

1996The court in Mathieu v. Imperial Toy Cor., 92-1182 (La.App. 4 Cir. 3/17/94) , 632 So.2d 375, 380 , writ granted, 94-0952 (La. 6/17/94), 638 So.2d 1075 , reversed on other grounds, 94-952 (La. 11/30/94), 646 So.2d 318 , stated: This discretionary function exception to governmental liability applies only when a policy judgment is made at the ministerial level, not at the operational level.

11996–1996
State v. Peters neutral
la · 1994
1 sentence

1996The court in Mathieu v. Imperial Toy Cor., 92-1182 (La.App. 4 Cir. 3/17/94) , 632 So.2d 375, 380 , writ granted, 94-0952 (La. 6/17/94), 638 So.2d 1075 , reversed on other grounds, 94-952 (La. 11/30/94), 646 So.2d 318 , stated: This discretionary function exception to governmental liability applies only when a policy judgment is made at the ministerial level, not at the operational level.

11996–1996
Kniepp v. City of Shreveport neutral
la · 1993
1 sentence

1995Fowler v. Roberts, 556 So.2d 1 (La.1989), Kniepp v. City of Shreveport, 609 So.2d 1163 (La.App.2d Cir.1992), writ denied, 613 So.2d 976 (La.1993).

11995–1995
Ayers v. Brazzell green
lactapp · 1994
1 sentence

1995White v. State through the Dept. of Public Safety & Corrections, 93-2034 (La.App. 1st Cir. 10/7/94), 644 So.2d 684 ; Rick v. State, Department of Transportation and Development, supra ; Ayers v. Brazzell, 26,068 (La.App.2d Cir. 9/21/94), 648 So.2d 406 .

11995–1995
White v. STATE, DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY & CORRECTIONS neutral
lactapp · 1994
1 sentence

1995White v. State through the Dept. of Public Safety & Corrections, 93-2034 (La.App. 1st Cir. 10/7/94), 644 So.2d 684 ; Rick v. State, Department of Transportation and Development, supra ; Ayers v. Brazzell, 26,068 (La.App.2d Cir. 9/21/94), 648 So.2d 406 .

11995–1995
Verdun v. STATE, DHHR green
lactapp · 1990
1 sentence

1994See Insley v. Titan Insurance Company, 589 So.2d 10 (La.App. 1st Cir.1991); Chaney v. National Railroad Passenger Corporation, 583 So.2d 926 (La.App. 1st Cir.1991); Verdun v. State Through the Department of Health and Human Resources, 559 So.2d 877 (La.App. 4th Cir.1990). *409 Generally, the jurisprudence construing LSA-R.S. 9:2798.1 applies the twostep analysis of Berkovitz v. United States, 486 U.S. 531 , 108 S.Ct. 1954 , 100 L.Ed.2d 531 (1988), to determine whether the discretionary function exception applies in specific fact situations.

11994–1994
Chaney v. National RR Passenger Corp. green
lactapp · 1991
1 sentence

1994See Insley v. Titan Insurance Company, 589 So.2d 10 (La.App. 1st Cir.1991); Chaney v. National Railroad Passenger Corporation, 583 So.2d 926 (La.App. 1st Cir.1991); Verdun v. State Through the Department of Health and Human Resources, 559 So.2d 877 (La.App. 4th Cir.1990). *409 Generally, the jurisprudence construing LSA-R.S. 9:2798.1 applies the twostep analysis of Berkovitz v. United States, 486 U.S. 531 , 108 S.Ct. 1954 , 100 L.Ed.2d 531 (1988), to determine whether the discretionary function exception applies in specific fact situations.

11994–1994
cluster 517439 green
ca5 · 1989
1 sentence

1992Trevino v. General Dynamics Corporation, 865 F.2d 1474 (5th Cir.1989).

11992–1992
Indian Towing Co. v. United States green
scotus · 1955
2 sentences

1990Professor Davis discusses several important decisions from which he draws his conclusions as to the underlying theory of the discretionary function exception to governmental liability: Indian Towing Co. v. United States, 350 U.S. 61 , 76 S.Ct. 122 , 100 L.Ed. 48 (1955); Dalehite v. United States, 346 U.S. 15 , 73 S.Ct. 956 , 97 L.Ed. 1427 (1953); Beins v. United States, 695 F.2d 591 (D.C.Cir.1982); Payton v. United States, 679 F.2d 475 (5th Cir.1982); Blessing v. United States, 447 F.Supp. 1160 (E.D.Pa.1978).

1990Professor Davis discusses several important decisions from which he draws his conclusions as to the underlying theory of the discretionary function exception to governmental liability: Indian Towing Co. v. United States, 350 U.S. 61 , 76 S.Ct. 122 , 100 L.Ed. 48 (1955); Dalehite v. United States, 346 U.S. 15 , 73 S.Ct. 956 , 97 L.Ed. 1427 (1953); Beins v. United States, 695 F.2d 591 (D.C.Cir.1982); Payton v. United States, 679 F.2d 475 (5th Cir.1982); Blessing v. United States, 447 F.Supp. 1160 (E.D.Pa.1978).

11990–1990
Dalehite v. United States green
scotus · 1953
2 sentences

1990Professor Davis discusses several important decisions from which he draws his conclusions as to the underlying theory of the discretionary function exception to governmental liability: Indian Towing Co. v. United States, 350 U.S. 61 , 76 S.Ct. 122 , 100 L.Ed. 48 (1955); Dalehite v. United States, 346 U.S. 15 , 73 S.Ct. 956 , 97 L.Ed. 1427 (1953); Beins v. United States, 695 F.2d 591 (D.C.Cir.1982); Payton v. United States, 679 F.2d 475 (5th Cir.1982); Blessing v. United States, 447 F.Supp. 1160 (E.D.Pa.1978).

1990Professor Davis discusses several important decisions from which he draws his conclusions as to the underlying theory of the discretionary function exception to governmental liability: Indian Towing Co. v. United States, 350 U.S. 61 , 76 S.Ct. 122 , 100 L.Ed. 48 (1955); Dalehite v. United States, 346 U.S. 15 , 73 S.Ct. 956 , 97 L.Ed. 1427 (1953); Beins v. United States, 695 F.2d 591 (D.C.Cir.1982); Payton v. United States, 679 F.2d 475 (5th Cir.1982); Blessing v. United States, 447 F.Supp. 1160 (E.D.Pa.1978).

11990–1990
Douglas Glynn Payton, Administrator of the Estate of Sheryl Lynn Payton, Deceased v. The United States of America green
ca5 · 1982
1 sentence

1990Professor Davis discusses several important decisions from which he draws his conclusions as to the underlying theory of the discretionary function exception to governmental liability: Indian Towing Co. v. United States, 350 U.S. 61 , 76 S.Ct. 122 , 100 L.Ed. 48 (1955); Dalehite v. United States, 346 U.S. 15 , 73 S.Ct. 956 , 97 L.Ed. 1427 (1953); Beins v. United States, 695 F.2d 591 (D.C.Cir.1982); Payton v. United States, 679 F.2d 475 (5th Cir.1982); Blessing v. United States, 447 F.Supp. 1160 (E.D.Pa.1978).

11990–1990
D. Ross Beins v. United States green
cadc · 1982
1 sentence

1990Professor Davis discusses several important decisions from which he draws his conclusions as to the underlying theory of the discretionary function exception to governmental liability: Indian Towing Co. v. United States, 350 U.S. 61 , 76 S.Ct. 122 , 100 L.Ed. 48 (1955); Dalehite v. United States, 346 U.S. 15 , 73 S.Ct. 956 , 97 L.Ed. 1427 (1953); Beins v. United States, 695 F.2d 591 (D.C.Cir.1982); Payton v. United States, 679 F.2d 475 (5th Cir.1982); Blessing v. United States, 447 F.Supp. 1160 (E.D.Pa.1978).

11990–1990
cluster 430903 green
ca3 · 1984
1 sentence

1990Id. at 1063-64 . * * * * * * The United States complains that the district court erred by applying the discretionary function analysis in a rigidly chronological fashion.

11990–1990
Isie D. Wysinger v. United States green
ca5 · 1986
1 sentence

1990In Wysinger v. United States, 784 F.2d 1252 (5th Cir. 1986), we stated that discretionary function is to be broadly interpreted.

11990–1990
Blessing v. United States green
paed · 1978
1 sentence

1990Professor Davis discusses several important decisions from which he draws his conclusions as to the underlying theory of the discretionary function exception to governmental liability: Indian Towing Co. v. United States, 350 U.S. 61 , 76 S.Ct. 122 , 100 L.Ed. 48 (1955); Dalehite v. United States, 346 U.S. 15 , 73 S.Ct. 956 , 97 L.Ed. 1427 (1953); Beins v. United States, 695 F.2d 591 (D.C.Cir.1982); Payton v. United States, 679 F.2d 475 (5th Cir.1982); Blessing v. United States, 447 F.Supp. 1160 (E.D.Pa.1978).

11990–1990

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 9:2798.1 (30) USC § 28u.s.c.2680 (7) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 13:5106 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 3 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 9:2800 (3) USC § 23u.s.c.409 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (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

KS 69 (1982–2024) MA 65 (1983–2025) TX 46 (1993–2024) MN 44 (1974–2025) IA 37 (1977–2025) TN 36 (1990–2024) LA 31 (1990–2017) VT 29 (1993–2026) MS 29 (1997–2026) NE 28 (1984–2021) UT 28 (1980–2026) AK 23 (1972–2012) AL 23 (1988–2017) ID 20 (1981–2022) IN 19 (1988–2020) GA 19 (1995–2024) FL 18 (1979–2009) ME 17 (1987–2022) NH 17 (1983–2025) ND 13 (1974–2022) NV 11 (1987–2020) HI 11 (1969–2024) OR 10 (1978–2016) NJ 7 (1983–2004) SD 7 (1990–2003) DC 7 (1979–2009) CA 6 (1968–2023) OH 5 (1987–2016) MO 3 (1993–2018) MT 3 (1990–1994) NY 3 (1973–2024) WA 3 (1978–1991) MD 2 (2011–2025) OK 2 (1990–1999) WY 2 (1980–1989) DE 2 (1984–1992)

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