18 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1957–2021 1 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Day v. National US Radiator Corporationgreen2 sentences2007We have long held that "[ r]es ipsa loquitur, as `a qualification of the general rule that negligence is not to be presumed,' must be sparingly applied." Spott v. Otis Elevator Co., 601 So.2d 1355, 1362 (La. 1992) (citing Day v. National U.S. Radiator Corp., 241 La. 288 , 128 So.2d 660, 665 (1961)). 2007We have long held that "[ r]es ipsa loquitur, as `a qualification of the general rule that negligence is not to be presumed,' must be sparingly applied." Spott v. Otis Elevator Co., 601 So.2d 1355, 1362 (La. 1992) (citing Day v. National U.S. Radiator Corp., 241 La. 288 , 128 So.2d 660, 665 (1961)). | 4 | 6 |
Spott v. Otis Elevator Co.green2 sentences2007We have long held that "[ r]es ipsa loquitur, as `a qualification of the general rule that negligence is not to be presumed,' must be sparingly applied." Spott v. Otis Elevator Co., 601 So.2d 1355, 1362 (La. 1992) (citing Day v. National U.S. Radiator Corp., 241 La. 288 , 128 So.2d 660, 665 (1961)). 2006The Louisiana Supreme Court discussed the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur as follows in Spott v. Otis Elevator Co., 91-2522 (La.6/18/92), 601 So.2d 1355 : Res ipsa loquitur, as “a qualification of the general rule that negligence is not to be presumed,” must be sparingly applied. | 3 | 7 |
Security Insurance v. Omaha Coca-Cola Bottling Co.green2 sentences1966See Security Insurance Company v. Omaha Coca-Cola Bottling Co., 157 Neb. 923 , 62 N.W.2d 127 ; Nopson v. City of Seattle, 33 Wash.2d 772 , 207 P.2d 674 ; 65 C.J.S. 1966See Security Insurance Company v. Omaha Coca-Cola Bottling Co., 157 Neb. 923 , 62 N.W.2d 127 ; Nopson v. City of Seattle, 33 Wash.2d 772 , 207 P.2d 674 ; 65 C.J.S. | 2 | 2 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Louisiana. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Gerald v. Standard Oil Co. of Louisiana
green
2 sentences1965Plunkett v. United Electric Service, supra [ 214 La. 145 , 36 So.2d 704 , 3 A.L.R.2d 1437 ]; Gerald v. Standard Oil Co. of Louisiana, 204 La. 690 , 16 So.2d 233 . 1965Plunkett v. United Electric Service, supra [ 214 La. 145 , 36 So.2d 704 , 3 A.L.R.2d 1437 ]; Gerald v. Standard Oil Co. of Louisiana, 204 La. 690 , 16 So.2d 233 . | 3 | 1959–1965 |
Nopson v. City of Seattle
neutral
2 sentences1966See Security Insurance Company v. Omaha Coca-Cola Bottling Co., 157 Neb. 923 , 62 N.W.2d 127 ; Nopson v. City of Seattle, 33 Wash.2d 772 , 207 P.2d 674 ; 65 C.J.S. 1966See Security Insurance Company v. Omaha Coca-Cola Bottling Co., 157 Neb. 923 , 62 N.W.2d 127 ; Nopson v. City of Seattle, 33 Wash.2d 772 , 207 P.2d 674 ; 65 C.J.S. | 2 | 1961–1966 |
Smith v. State Through Dept. HHR
green
1 sentence1997In Day the court held at 128 So.2d 665 : This doctrine is a qualification of the general rule that negligence is not to be presumed but must always be affirmatively proved, and therefore should be sparingly applied, and only in exceptional cases where the demands of justice make that application essential. | gin Smith v. State Through Dept. of Health and Human Resources Admin., 523 So.2d 815 (La.1988) the court explained at 823 that it could not be said that a heart attack is the type of problem which does not normally occur without negligence. | 1 | 1997–1997 |
Plunkett v. United Electric Service
green
2 sentences1965Plunkett v. United Electric Service, supra [ 214 La. 145 , 36 So.2d 704 , 3 A.L.R.2d 1437 ]; Gerald v. Standard Oil Co. of Louisiana, 204 La. 690 , 16 So.2d 233 . 1965Plunkett v. United Electric Service, supra [ 214 La. 145 , 36 So.2d 704 , 3 A.L.R.2d 1437 ]; Gerald v. Standard Oil Co. of Louisiana, 204 La. 690 , 16 So.2d 233 . | 1 | 1965–1965 |
Shields v. United Gas Pipe Line Company
green
1 sentence1960Plunkett v. United Electric Service, supra; Gerald v. Standard Oil Co. of Louisiana, 204 La. 690 , 16 So.2d 233 ; Talbert v. Tyler, supra; Shields v. United Gas Pipe Line Company, supra. In order that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur may apply, the plaintiff must first present sufficient proof of the existence of all the elements necessary to bring *401 the doctrine into operation, or to lay the foundation for the presumption or inference arising therefrom. | 1 | 1960–1960 |
Talbert v. Tyler
neutral
1 sentence1960Plunkett v. United Electric Service, supra; Gerald v. Standard Oil Co. of Louisiana, 204 La. 690 , 16 So.2d 233 ; Talbert v. Tyler, supra; Shields v. United Gas Pipe Line Company, supra. In order that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur may apply, the plaintiff must first present sufficient proof of the existence of all the elements necessary to bring *401 the doctrine into operation, or to lay the foundation for the presumption or inference arising therefrom. | 1 | 1960–1960 |
Borgnemouth Realty Co. v. Gulf Soap Corporation
green
2 sentences1957Articles 491, 668, LSA-C.C., see e. g.: Frederick v. Brown Funeral Homes, 222 La. 57 , 62 So.2d 109 , 39 A.L.R.2d 999 ; Borgnemouth Realty Co. v. Gulf Soap Corp., 212 La. 57 , 31 So.2d 488 . 1957Articles 491, 668, LSA-C.C., see e. g.: Frederick v. Brown Funeral Homes, 222 La. 57 , 62 So.2d 109 , 39 A.L.R.2d 999 ; Borgnemouth Realty Co. v. Gulf Soap Corp., 212 La. 57 , 31 So.2d 488 . | 1 | 1957–1957 |
Frederick v. Brown Funeral Homes, Inc.
green
1 sentence1957Articles 491, 668, LSA-C.C., see e. g.: Frederick v. Brown Funeral Homes, 222 La. 57 , 62 So.2d 109 , 39 A.L.R.2d 999 ; Borgnemouth Realty Co. v. Gulf Soap Corp., 212 La. 57 , 31 So.2d 488 . | 1 | 1957–1957 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.