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products liability claim in Louisiana

20 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2019 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
William C. Davis v. Ernest L. Parkergreen
ca5 · 1995 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2003
2 sentences

2003We found § 9:5628 inapplicable based on the nature of the plaintiff's action—a strict products liability claim arising out of the sale of defective blood—"[d]espite the close relationship between `patient care' and the provision of blood to a patient." Davis v. Parker, 58 F.3d 183, 188 (5th Cir.1995).

2001The ultimate result in Branch is significant because it held § 5628 inapplicable based on the nature of the plaintiff's action—a strict products liability claim arising out of the sale of defective blood—"[d]espite the close relationship between `patient care' and the provision of blood to a patient." Davis v. Parker, 58 F.3d 183, 188 (5th Cir.1995). [11] The Branch court rejected the court of appeal's broad construction of § 5628 reasoning that "there is no evidence that the legislature intended by R.S. 9:5628 to curb any type of litigation other that traditional malpractice actions" and "bec

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Branch v. Willis-Knighton Medical Centergreen
la · 1994 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2003
2 sentences

2003The Branch court rejected the court of appeal's broad construction of § 9:5628 reasoning that "there is no evidence that the legislature intended by R.S. 9:5628 to curb any type of litigation other than traditional malpractice actions" and, "because the statute grants immunities or advantages to a special class in derogation of the general rights available to tort victims, it must be strictly construed against limiting the tort claimants' rights against the wrongdoer." Branch , 92-3086 at pp. 9, 14, 636 So.2d at 215, 217 .

2001The ultimate result in Branch is significant because it held § 5628 inapplicable based on the nature of the plaintiff's action—a strict products liability claim arising out of the sale of defective blood—"[d]espite the close relationship between `patient care' and the provision of blood to a patient." Davis v. Parker, 58 F.3d 183, 188 (5th Cir.1995). [11] The Branch court rejected the court of appeal's broad construction of § 5628 reasoning that "there is no evidence that the legislature intended by R.S. 9:5628 to curb any type of litigation other that traditional malpractice actions" and "bec

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Halphen v. Johns-Manville Sales Corp.green
la · 1986 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–1996
2 sentences

1996In Halphen v. Johns-Manville Sates Corp., 484 So.2d 110 (La.1986), our Supreme Court recognized "failure to warn" as one theory of recovery in a products liability claim.

1995PRODUCTS LIABILITY CLAIM [1] The applicable law in this products liability case is that set out in Halphen v. Johns-Manville Sales Corp., 484 So.2d 110 (La.1986). [2] To recover from a manufacturer on a products liability claim, the plaintiff must prove that the harm resulted from the condition of the product, that the condition made the product unreasonably dangerous to normal use, and that the condition existed at the time the product left the manufacturer's control.

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Delphen v. Dept. of Transp. & Dev.green
lactapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See, e.g., Delphen v. Department of Transportation and Development, 94-1261 (La.App. 4 Cir. 5/24/95) , 657 So.2d 328 (misleading jury instructions with respect to a products liability claim require a de novo review of the record with respect to the apportionment of fault).

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Asbestos v. Bordelon, Inc.green
lactapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Asbestos v. Bordelon, Inc., 96-0525, p. 16 (La.App. 4 Cir. 10/21/98); 726 So.2d 926, 942 (emphasis in original).

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Tri-State Etc. v. Fid. & Cas. Ins. Etc.green
lactapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985Co., 364 So.2d 657, 661 (La.App. 2d Cir.1978), writ denied, 365 So.2d 248 (La.1978) (victim fault, measured by elements of assumption of risk, bars recovery in a products liability case); Lewis v. Timco, Inc., 716 F.2d 1425 (5th Cir.1983) (on rehearing en banc) (recognition of comparative fault in maritime products liability will not "frustrate" a dedicated state policy); see also Lewis v. Timco, Inc., 697 F.2d 1252 (5th Cir.1983) and 736 F.2d 163 (5th Cir.1984); LeBouef v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 623 F.2d 985, 991 (5th Cir.1980) (contributory negligence is not a defense to a strict produc

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Lillie Mae Lebouef v. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Travelers Insurance Company v. Ford Motor Companygreen
ca5 · 1980 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985Co., 364 So.2d 657, 661 (La.App. 2d Cir.1978), writ denied, 365 So.2d 248 (La.1978) (victim fault, measured by elements of assumption of risk, bars recovery in a products liability case); Lewis v. Timco, Inc., 716 F.2d 1425 (5th Cir.1983) (on rehearing en banc) (recognition of comparative fault in maritime products liability will not "frustrate" a dedicated state policy); see also Lewis v. Timco, Inc., 697 F.2d 1252 (5th Cir.1983) and 736 F.2d 163 (5th Cir.1984); LeBouef v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 623 F.2d 985, 991 (5th Cir.1980) (contributory negligence is not a defense to a strict produc

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Alfred Lewis, Cross-Appellee v. Timco, Inc. v. Joy Manufacturing, Cross-Appellantgreen
ca5 · 1983 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985Co., 364 So.2d 657, 661 (La.App. 2d Cir.1978), writ denied, 365 So.2d 248 (La.1978) (victim fault, measured by elements of assumption of risk, bars recovery in a products liability case); Lewis v. Timco, Inc., 716 F.2d 1425 (5th Cir.1983) (on rehearing en banc) (recognition of comparative fault in maritime products liability will not "frustrate" a dedicated state policy); see also Lewis v. Timco, Inc., 697 F.2d 1252 (5th Cir.1983) and 736 F.2d 163 (5th Cir.1984); LeBouef v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 623 F.2d 985, 991 (5th Cir.1980) (contributory negligence is not a defense to a strict produc

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Alfred Lewis, Cross-Appellee v. Timco, Inc. v. Joy Manufacturing, Cross-Appellantgreen
ca5 · 1984 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985Co., 364 So.2d 657, 661 (La.App. 2d Cir.1978), writ denied, 365 So.2d 248 (La.1978) (victim fault, measured by elements of assumption of risk, bars recovery in a products liability case); Lewis v. Timco, Inc., 716 F.2d 1425 (5th Cir.1983) (on rehearing en banc) (recognition of comparative fault in maritime products liability will not "frustrate" a dedicated state policy); see also Lewis v. Timco, Inc., 697 F.2d 1252 (5th Cir.1983) and 736 F.2d 163 (5th Cir.1984); LeBouef v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 623 F.2d 985, 991 (5th Cir.1980) (contributory negligence is not a defense to a strict produc

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Ibrahim K. Khoder v. Amf, Inc., and Walgreen Louisiana Company, Inc., D/B/A Globe Discount Citygreen
ca5 · 1976 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985Co., 364 So.2d 657, 661 (La.App. 2d Cir.1978), writ denied, 365 So.2d 248 (La.1978) (victim fault, measured by elements of assumption of risk, bars recovery in a products liability case); Lewis v. Timco, Inc., 716 F.2d 1425 (5th Cir.1983) (on rehearing en banc) (recognition of comparative fault in maritime products liability will not "frustrate" a dedicated state policy); see also Lewis v. Timco, Inc., 697 F.2d 1252 (5th Cir.1983) and 736 F.2d 163 (5th Cir.1984); LeBouef v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 623 F.2d 985, 991 (5th Cir.1980) (contributory negligence is not a defense to a strict produc

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (19)

CaseCitedYears
Weber v. Fidelity & Casualty Insurance Co. of NY green
la · 1971
2 sentences

1983Co. of N.Y., 259 La. 599 , 250 So.2d 754 (La.1971), set forth the elements of a products liability claim in Louisiana.

1983Co. of N.Y., 259 La. 599 , 250 So.2d 754 (La.1971), set forth the elements of a products liability claim in Louisiana.

41983–1986
Oatis v. Catalytic, Inc. green
la · 1983
2 sentences

1989Oatis v. Catalytic, Inc., 433 So.2d 328 (La.App. 3d Cir.), writs denied, 441 So.2d 210 and 441 So.2d 215 (La.1983).

1986Oatis v. Catalytic, Inc., 433 So.2d 328 (La.App. 3rd Cir.1983), writs denied, 441 So.2d 210 and 441 So.2d 215 ; Weber v. Fidelity & Casualty Insurance Company of N.Y., 259 La.599, 250 So.2d 754 (La. 1971) .

31985–1989
Oatis v. Catalytic, Inc. neutral
lactapp · 1983
2 sentences

1989Oatis v. Catalytic, Inc., 433 So.2d 328 (La.App. 3d Cir.), writs denied, 441 So.2d 210 and 441 So.2d 215 (La.1983).

1986Oatis v. Catalytic, Inc., 433 So.2d 328 (La.App. 3rd Cir.1983), writs denied, 441 So.2d 210 and 441 So.2d 215 ; Weber v. Fidelity & Casualty Insurance Company of N.Y., 259 La.599, 250 So.2d 754 (La. 1971) .

31985–1989
Wright v. Louisiana Power & Light neutral
la · 1983
2 sentences

1989Oatis v. Catalytic, Inc., 433 So.2d 328 (La.App. 3d Cir.), writs denied, 441 So.2d 210 and 441 So.2d 215 (La.1983).

1986Oatis v. Catalytic, Inc., 433 So.2d 328 (La.App. 3rd Cir.1983), writs denied, 441 So.2d 210 and 441 So.2d 215 ; Weber v. Fidelity & Casualty Insurance Company of N.Y., 259 La.599, 250 So.2d 754 (La. 1971) .

31985–1989
Exxon Corporation v. Foster Wheeler Corporation green
la · 2002
2 sentences

2019App. 1 Cir. 12/28/01), 805 So.2d 432 , writ denied , 2002-0261 (La. 3/28/02), 812 So.2d 633 , in which the court applied § 2772 to dismiss a products liability claim arising out of a pipe fitting that was installed in 1963, malfunctioned and caused a fire in 1993, and was the subject of a lawsuit in 1994.

2019App. 1 Cir. 12/28/01), 805 So.2d 432 , writ denied , 2002-0261 (La. 3/28/02), 812 So.2d 633 , in which the court applied § 2772 to dismiss a products liability claim arising out of a pipe fitting that was installed in 1963, malfunctioned and caused a fire in 1993, and was the subject of a lawsuit in 1994.

22019–2019
Exxon Corp. v. Foster Wheeler Corp. green
lactapp · 2001
2 sentences

2019App. 1 Cir. 12/28/01), 805 So.2d 432 , writ denied , 2002-0261 (La. 3/28/02), 812 So.2d 633 , in which the court applied § 2772 to dismiss a products liability claim arising out of a pipe fitting that was installed in 1963, malfunctioned and caused a fire in 1993, and was the subject of a lawsuit in 1994.

2019App. 1 Cir. 12/28/01), 805 So.2d 432 , writ denied , 2002-0261 (La. 3/28/02), 812 So.2d 633 , in which the court applied § 2772 to dismiss a products liability claim arising out of a pipe fitting that was installed in 1963, malfunctioned and caused a fire in 1993, and was the subject of a lawsuit in 1994.

22019–2019
Lawson v. Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America green
la · 2006
2 sentences

2008Discussion The supreme court observed in Lawson v. Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc., 05-257, pp. 7-8 (La.9/6/06), 938 So.2d 35, 40 , that “[a] products liability claim is, by its own nature, extremely ‘fact-intensive,’ and as such, the heart of [a plaintiffs] claim lies with the sufficiency of the evidence submitted at trial.” Pursuant to La.R.S. 9:2800.54(A), a plaintiff who asserts a products liability claim must prove that the damage for which he seeks to recover was “proximately |4caused by a characteristic of the product that renders the product unreasonably dangerous.” The supreme

2008Id.

12008–2008
MacDonald v. General Motors Corp. green
tnmd · 1992
1 sentence

2002The court held that "[t]o prevent General Motors from introducing evidence that the Plaintiffs' injuries were the result of being thrown from the van would be taking a step toward the imposition of absolute liability." 784 F.Supp. at 499 .

12002–2002
Young v. Logue green
lactapp · 1995
1 sentence

1997After protracted litigation, Young settled the executive officers actions, and was eventually awarded over $1,000,000.00 by a jury on the products liability claims, see Young v. Logue, 94-0585 (La.App. 4th Cir. 5/16/95), 660 So.2d 32 .

11997–1997
Newman v. General Motors Corp. green
lactapp · 1988
1 sentence

1989Newman v. General Motors Corp., 524 So.2d 207 (La.App. 4th Cir.1988). *1279 PUNITIVE DAMAGES Punitive damages are available under the general maritime tort law.

11989–1989
Horne v. Liberty Furniture Co. green
lactapp · 1984
1 sentence

1986Once the plaintiff has established the elements of a products liability claim, only a showing by defendant of the assumption of the risk by the plaintiff will bar a recovery." (citations omitted) Id. at 208 .

11986–1986
Bell v. Jet Wheel Blast, Div. of Ervin Industries green
la · 1985
1 sentence

1985Restatement Second of Torts § 402A; Bell v. Jet Wheel Blast, Div. of Ervin Ind., 462 So.2d 166 (La.1985).

11985–1985
Chaney v. Brupbacher green
lactapp · 1970
1 sentence

1985Like the majority, I would respond in the negative relying on such cases as Chaney v. Brupbacher, 242 So.2d 627 (La.App. 4 Cir.1970); and O'Keefe v. Warner, 288 So.2d 911 (La.App. 1 Cir.1973).

11985–1985
Alfred Lewis, Cross-Appellee v. Timco, Inc. v. Joy Manufacturing, Cross-Appellant green
ca5 · 1983
1 sentence

1985Co., 364 So.2d 657, 661 (La.App. 2d Cir.1978), writ denied, 365 So.2d 248 (La.1978) (victim fault, measured by elements of assumption of risk, bars recovery in a products liability case); Lewis v. Timco, Inc., 716 F.2d 1425 (5th Cir.1983) (on rehearing en banc) (recognition of comparative fault in maritime products liability will not "frustrate" a dedicated state policy); see also Lewis v. Timco, Inc., 697 F.2d 1252 (5th Cir.1983) and 736 F.2d 163 (5th Cir.1984); LeBouef v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 623 F.2d 985, 991 (5th Cir.1980) (contributory negligence is not a defense to a strict produc

11985–1985
Union Supply Co. v. Pust green
colo · 1978
2 sentences

1985Union Supply Co. v. Pust, 196 Colo. 162 , 583 P.2d 276 (1978); Shields v. Morton Chem.

1985Union Supply Co. v. Pust, 196 Colo. 162 , 583 P.2d 276 (1978); Shields v. Morton Chem.

11985–1985
Tri-State Ins. Co. of Tulsa, Oklahoma v. Fidelity & Casualty Ins. Co. of Ny green
la · 1978
1 sentence

1985Co., 364 So.2d 657, 661 (La.App. 2d Cir.1978), writ denied, 365 So.2d 248 (La.1978) (victim fault, measured by elements of assumption of risk, bars recovery in a products liability case); Lewis v. Timco, Inc., 716 F.2d 1425 (5th Cir.1983) (on rehearing en banc) (recognition of comparative fault in maritime products liability will not "frustrate" a dedicated state policy); see also Lewis v. Timco, Inc., 697 F.2d 1252 (5th Cir.1983) and 736 F.2d 163 (5th Cir.1984); LeBouef v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 623 F.2d 985, 991 (5th Cir.1980) (contributory negligence is not a defense to a strict produc

11985–1985
O'Keefe v. Warner green
lactapp · 1973
1 sentence

1985Like the majority, I would respond in the negative relying on such cases as Chaney v. Brupbacher, 242 So.2d 627 (La.App. 4 Cir.1970); and O'Keefe v. Warner, 288 So.2d 911 (La.App. 1 Cir.1973).

11985–1985
Sam Bell, North-West Insurance Company, Intervenor-Appellee v. Jet Wheel Blast, Division of Ervin Industries, and North American Mfg., & Insurance Co. green
ca5 · 1983
1 sentence

1984Harris v. Atlanta Stove Works, Inc., 428 So.2d 1040 (La.App. 1st Cir.1983); Bell v. Jet Wheel Blast, Division of Ervin Industries, 709 F.2d 6 (5th Cir.1982).

11984–1984
Harris v. Atlanta Stove Works, Inc. green
lactapp · 1983
1 sentence

1984Harris v. Atlanta Stove Works, Inc., 428 So.2d 1040 (La.App. 1st Cir.1983); Bell v. Jet Wheel Blast, Division of Ervin Industries, 709 F.2d 6 (5th Cir.1982).

11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 9:2800.51 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 9:2800.54 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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