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disputed claim in Louisiana

101 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1937–2025 4 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 (24)

CaseFollowedCited
Lima v. Schmidtgreen
la · 1992 · cited in 15 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1993–2019
2 sentences

2016Further, “our courts have recognized that mere recognition of a disputed claim, conditional payments, and settlement or compromise offers or negotiations do not evidence an acknowledgment.” Id. ■ The Clark court held that a defendant making unconditional tenders to prevent the assessment of penalties and fees at the conclusion of the case was interrupting the running of the abandonment period.

2004Still further, the court noted that "mere recognition of a disputed claim, conditional payments, and settlement or compromise offers or negotiations do not evidence an acknowledgment." Id.

315
Ritchey v. Azargreen
la · 1980 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–2001
2 sentences

2001See LSA-C.C. art.1983; Satcher v. Blewer Farms, Inc., 95-1225, p. 4 (La.App. 3 Cir. 6/5/96), 676 So.2d 689 , 691 citing Ritchey v. Azar, 383 So.2d 360, 362 (La.1980).

1996Ritchey v. Azar, 383 So.2d 360, 362 (La.1980).

22
Spalitta v. Hartford Fire Ins. Co.green
lactapp · 1983 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1993–1998
2 sentences

1998Co., 428 So.2d 824, 826 (La.App. 5 Cir.1983).

1993Co., 428 So.2d 824, 826 (La.App. 5th Cir.1983).

22
Bracken v. Payne and Keller Company, Inc.green
lactapp · 2007 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2016
2 sentences

2016See Bracken, 14-0637 at p. 3, 181 So.3d at 55 and Bracken, 06-0865 at pp. 2-3, 970 So.2d at 585 .

2016Bracken v. Payne and Keller Co., Inc., 06-0865 (La.App. 1 Cir. 9/5/07) , 970 So.2d 582, 588 .

13
Marathon Ins. Co. v. Warnergreen
lactapp · 1971 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1972–1990
2 sentences

1972In Marathon Insurance Co. v. Warner, 244 So.2d 353 (La.App. 2nd Cir. 1971), this applicable observation was made: “Recognition of the mere existence of a disputed claim is not such an acknowl-edgement within the contemplation of LSA-C.C.

1972See also Marathon Insurance Company v. Warner (La.App. 2d Cir. 1971), 244 So.2d 353 , where this court stated: “Recognition of the mere existence of a disputed claim is not such an acknowledgment within the contemplation of L.S.A.-C.C., Art. 3520 as will effect an interruption of the running of prescription. . . .

13
Gobert v. S.W.D.I., L.L.C.green
lactapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014We previously discussed HOTI’s exceptions of no cause of action against Mr. Hart as such: In Gobert [v. S.W.D.I., L.L.C., 08-1598 (La.App. 1 Cir. 5/5/09) , 13 So.3d 608 ], an incarcerated claimant filed a disputed claim for workers’ compensation “seeking to interrupt prescription of his claims for indemnity and medical expenses” arising out of an on-the-job injury that he incurred almost six years earlier.

2014Id. at 609 .

12
Collins v. Capital Valve and Fitting Co.green
la · 1982 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–2008
2 sentences

2008The court noted a settlement rather than acknowledgment of the debt occurred in Collins v. Capital Valve & Fitting Co., 409 So.2d 579, 580-81 (La.1982), where the court "held that the check issued by the insurer, coupled with the release executed by the third party claimant, clearly indicated that the parties intended a settlement of the property damage." Id.

2008The court noted a settlement rather than acknowledgment of the debt occurred in Collins v. Capital Valve & Fitting Co., 409 So.2d 579, 580-81 (La.1982), where the court "held that the check issued by the insurer, coupled with the release executed by the third party claimant, clearly indicated that the parties intended a settlement of the property damage." Id.

12
Stagni v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co.green
lactapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2008
2 sentences

2008Stagni v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company , 96-493, pg. 3 (La.App. 5 Cir. 11/26/96), 685 So.2d 338, 340 .

2001Stagni, 96-493 at 5, 685 So.2d at 340 (emphasis supplied).

12
Alexander v. Minnieweathergreen
lactapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1993–1996
2 sentences

1996Alexander, supra at p. 804 ; Marathon Ins.

1993See also Alexander v. Minnieweather, 595 So.2d 802 (La.

12
Louisiana Nat. Bank of Baton Rouge v. Heindelgreen
lactapp · 1978 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1982–1988
2 sentences

1988Louisiana National Bank of Baton Rouge v. Heindel, 365 So.2d 37 (La.App. 4th Cir.1978).

1982In Louisiana National Bank of Baton Rouge v. Heindel, 365 So.2d 37, 38 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1978) the court held: For accord and satisfaction to occur, a debtor must tender payment to a creditor in full satisfaction of a disputed claim, and the creditor in turn must accept the tender.

12
Igbokwe v. Mosergreen
lactapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023App. 4 Cir. 4/24/13), 116 So.3d 727, 730 (citations omitted). “[W]hile ordinarily premised on a final judgment, the doctrine of res judicata also applies where there is a compromise or settlement of a disputed claim or matter that has been entered into between the parties.” Lewis v. Wieber, 2021- 0476, p. 13 (La.

11
Bracken v. Payne & Keller Co.green
lactapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Nitcher v. Northshore Regional Medical Centergreen
lactapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Burnett v. East Baton Rouge Parish School Boardgreen
la · 2012 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
McClelland v. Security Indus. Ins. Co.green
lactapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Harrington v. Aetna Life & Casualty Co.green
lactapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Smith v. Louisiana Dept. of Correctionsgreen
la · 1994 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Snelling Personnel Services v. Duhongreen
lactapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Burns v. Apache Corp.green
lactapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
Barney v. PROGRESSIVE SECURITY INSURANCE CO.green
la · 2004 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
Allen v. Roadway Exp., Inc.green
lactapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
Crain v. Pletkagreen
lactapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Sotomayor v. Lewisgreen
lactapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Brown v. Drillers, Inc.green
la · 1994 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (56)

CaseCitedYears
Davis-Wood Lumber Co. v. Farnsworth & Co. green
lactapp · 1937
2 sentences

1977Davis-Wood Lumber Company v. Farnsworth and Co., 171 So. 622 (La.App., Orl. 1937).

1966In the case of Jones v. Standard Life & Accident Insurance Co., (La.App., 3 Cir., 1961), 129 So.2d 84 , cert. denied 1961, this Court said: “The rule to be applied in determining whether or not there has been an accord and satisfaction was succinctly stated in Davis-Wood Lumber Co. v. Farnsworth & Co. [La.App., 171 So. 622 ], supra, to the effect that: a disputed claim must exist between the creditor and debtor; a tender must have been made in full settlement of the claim; and the tender of the settlement as full payment must have been accepted by the creditor. * * * ” In the Jones case, supra

41937–1977
Tree of Life Baptist Church of Legonier v. Draper neutral
la · 2017
2 sentences

2019FACTS: The underlying facts of this case were discussed previously in Cobb v. Lafayette Parish School Board , 16-990, p. 1-2 (La.App. 3 Cir. 5/17/17), 220 So.3d 825 , 826-827 writ denied , 17-1481 (La. 11/13/17), 230 So.3d 209 as follows: On May 8, 2001, Catherine Cobb filed a disputed claim for compensation alleging she was injured in September 2000, during the course and scope of her employment with the Lafayette Parish School Board (LPSB).

2019FACTS: The underlying facts of this case were discussed previously in Cobb v. Lafayette Parish School Board , 16-990, p. 1-2 (La.App. 3 Cir. 5/17/17), 220 So.3d 825 , 826-827 writ denied , 17-1481 (La. 11/13/17), 230 So.3d 209 as follows: On May 8, 2001, Catherine Cobb filed a disputed claim for compensation alleging she was injured in September 2000, during the course and scope of her employment with the Lafayette Parish School Board (LPSB).

22019–2019
Cobb v. Lafayette Parish School Board neutral
lactapp · 2017
2 sentences

2019FACTS: The underlying facts of this case were discussed previously in Cobb v. Lafayette Parish School Board , 16-990, p. 1-2 (La.App. 3 Cir. 5/17/17), 220 So.3d 825 , 826-827 writ denied , 17-1481 (La. 11/13/17), 230 So.3d 209 as follows: On May 8, 2001, Catherine Cobb filed a disputed claim for compensation alleging she was injured in September 2000, during the course and scope of her employment with the Lafayette Parish School Board (LPSB).

2019FACTS: The underlying facts of this case were discussed previously in Cobb v. Lafayette Parish School Board , 16-990, p. 1-2 (La.App. 3 Cir. 5/17/17), 220 So.3d 825 , 826-827 writ denied , 17-1481 (La. 11/13/17), 230 So.3d 209 as follows: On May 8, 2001, Catherine Cobb filed a disputed claim for compensation alleging she was injured in September 2000, during the course and scope of her employment with the Lafayette Parish School Board (LPSB).

22019–2019
Craig v. Bantek West, Inc. green
lactapp · 2004
2 sentences

2012The employer filed an exception of prescription as to the health care provider’s claims for penalties and attorney fees, relying on Craig v. Bantek West, Inc., 2003-2757 (La.App. 1st Cir.9/17/04), 885 So.2d 1234 , writ denied, 2004-2995 (La.3/18/05), 896 So.2d 1004 .

2012Craig, 885 So.2d at 1241 .

22012–2012
Brantley v. Delta Ridge Implement, Inc. green
lactapp · 2006
2 sentences

2008Id.

2006Brantley v. Delta 4Ridge Implement, Inc., 41,190 (La.App. 2d Cir.6/28/06), 935 So.2d 308 .

22006–2008
Brown v. Big Star of Bastrop neutral
lactapp · 1995
2 sentences

2006In Brown v. Big Star of Bastrop, 26,965 (La.App. 2 Cir. 5/10/95); 655 So.2d 579 , appeal after remand, 31,530 (La.App. 2 Cir. 1/29/99); 728 So.2d 541 , a disputed claim for compensation was treated as a petition to modify judgment.

2001In Brown v. Big Star of Bastrop, 26,965 (La.App. 2 Cir. 5/10/95); 655 So.2d 579 , appeal after remand, 31,530 (La.App. 2 Cir. 1/29/99); 728 So.2d 541 , a disputed claim for compensation was treated as a petition to modify judgment.

22001–2006
Brown v. Big Star of Bastrop, Inc. green
lactapp · 1999
2 sentences

2006In Brown v. Big Star of Bastrop, 26,965 (La.App. 2 Cir. 5/10/95); 655 So.2d 579 , appeal after remand, 31,530 (La.App. 2 Cir. 1/29/99); 728 So.2d 541 , a disputed claim for compensation was treated as a petition to modify judgment.

2001In Brown v. Big Star of Bastrop, 26,965 (La.App. 2 Cir. 5/10/95); 655 So.2d 579 , appeal after remand, 31,530 (La.App. 2 Cir. 1/29/99); 728 So.2d 541 , a disputed claim for compensation was treated as a petition to modify judgment.

22001–2006
Henriques v. Vaccaro green
la · 1951
2 sentences

1991Henriques v. Vaccaro, 220 La. 216 , 56 So.2d 236 (1951).

1991Henriques v. Vaccaro, 220 La. 216 , 56 So.2d 236 (1951).

21984–1991
Hyman v. Succession of Parkerson green
la · 1916
2 sentences

1979Stoltz v. Michel, 10 La.App. 346 , 121 So. 673 (1929); cf. Hyman v. Succession of Parkerson, 140 La. 249 , 72 So. 953 (1916).

1979Stoltz v. Michel, 10 La.App. 346 , 121 So. 673 (1929); cf. Hyman v. Succession of Parkerson, 140 La. 249 , 72 So. 953 (1916).

21973–1979
Stoltz v. Michel neutral
lactapp · 1929
2 sentences

1979Stoltz v. Michel, 10 La.App. 346 , 121 So. 673 (1929); cf. Hyman v. Succession of Parkerson, 140 La. 249 , 72 So. 953 (1916).

1979Stoltz v. Michel, 10 La.App. 346 , 121 So. 673 (1929); cf. Hyman v. Succession of Parkerson, 140 La. 249 , 72 So. 953 (1916).

21973–1979
Berger v. Quintero green
la · 1930
2 sentences

1978Pontchartrain Park Homes v. Sewerage & Water Bd., 168 So.2d 595 (La. 1964); Berger v. Quintero, 170 La. 37 , 127 So. 356 (1930).

1978Pontchartrain Park Homes v. Sewerage & Water Bd., 168 So.2d 595 (La. 1964); Berger v. Quintero, 170 La. 37 , 127 So. 356 (1930).

21937–1978
Jones v. Standard Life & Accident Insurance Company neutral
lactapp · 1961
2 sentences

1977Jones v. Standard Life & Accident Insurance Company, 129 So.2d 84 (La.App., 3d Cir. 1961).

1966In the case of Jones v. Standard Life & Accident Insurance Co., (La.App., 3 Cir., 1961), 129 So.2d 84 , cert. denied 1961, this Court said: “The rule to be applied in determining whether or not there has been an accord and satisfaction was succinctly stated in Davis-Wood Lumber Co. v. Farnsworth & Co. [La.App., 171 So. 622 ], supra, to the effect that: a disputed claim must exist between the creditor and debtor; a tender must have been made in full settlement of the claim; and the tender of the settlement as full payment must have been accepted by the creditor. * * * ” In the Jones case, supra

21966–1977
Gary v. Camden Fire Ins. Co. green
la · 1996
1 sentence

2025Co., 96-0055 (La. 7/2/96), 676 So. 2d 553 , supports its position that the “voluntary payment of workers’ compensation benefits” does not interrupt prescription.

12025–2025
Ortego v. STATE, DOTD green
la · 1997
1 sentence

2022R.S. 13:4231(1), “[i]f the judgment is in favor of the plaintiff, all causes of action existing at the time of final judgment arising out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the litigation are extinguished and merged in the judgment.” This Court explained that “while ordinarily premised on a final judgment, the doctrine of res judicata also applies where there is a compromise or settlement of a disputed claim or matter that has been entered into between the parties.” Joseph v. Huntington Ingalls Inc., 18- 02061, p. 3 (La. 1/29/20), -- So.3d --, 2020 WL 499939 , *3 (c

12022–2022
Snearl v. Kelly's Industrial Services, Inc. neutral
la · 2006
1 sentence

2022Id.

12022–2022
Howard v. Trelles neutral
lactapp · 1996
1 sentence

2020App. 1 Cir. 2/ 23/ 96), 669 So. 2d 605 , writ denied, 96- 0712 ( La. 5/ 3/ 96), 672 So. 2d 690 , a disputed claim for medical benefits compensation was filed, but was later settled and dismissed.

12020–2020
Howard v. Trelles green
la · 1996
1 sentence

2020App. 1 Cir. 2/ 23/ 96), 669 So. 2d 605 , writ denied, 96- 0712 ( La. 5/ 3/ 96), 672 So. 2d 690 , a disputed claim for medical benefits compensation was filed, but was later settled and dismissed.

12020–2020
State v. Louding green
la · 2016
2 sentences

2017Id.

2017Id.

12017–2017
Clark v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. green
la · 2001
1 sentence

2016Clark , 00-3010, p. 21, 785 So.2d at 793 .

12016–2016
Harrington v. COASTAL CONST. & ENGINEER. green
lactapp · 1996
12016–2016
Harrington v. Coastal Const. & Engineering green
la · 1997
12016–2016
Romero v. Garan's, Inc. neutral
lactapp · 2013
12014–2014
McClelland v. Security Industrial Ins. Co. green
la · 1983
12013–2013
Craig v. Bantek West, Inc. neutral
la · 2005
12012–2012
Merrill v. Greyhound Lines, Inc. neutral
lactapp · 2010
12011–2011
Merrill v. Greyhound Lines, Inc. green
la · 2011
12011–2011
Scott v. Sears, Roebuck and Co. neutral
lactapp · 2000
12011–2011
Merrill v. Greyhound Lines, Inc. green
lactapp · 2011
12011–2011
Freeman v. Poulan/Weed Eater green
la · 1994
12010–2010
Demma v. Automobile Club green
lactapp · 2008
12009–2009
Denoux v. Vessel Management Services, Inc. green
la · 2008
12009–2009
RMI v. Southdown Care Center neutral
lactapp · 1999
12008–2008
Jones v. Hollywood Casino Shreveport neutral
lactapp · 2007
12008–2008
Mallett v. McNeal green
la · 2006
12008–2008
RMI v. Southdown Care Center neutral
la · 2000
12008–2008
Ekere v. Dupont Chemical Plant green
la · 2000
12007–2007
Ekere v. Dupont Chemical Plant green
lactapp · 2000
12007–2007
UNITED BUSINESSES ASS'N v. Ellender neutral
lactapp · 2007
12007–2007
Dufour v. River City Management neutral
lactapp · 2007
12007–2007
Hammock v. Weyerhaeuser neutral
lactapp · 2005
12006–2006

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1221 (14) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1203 (13) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1209 (12) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (9) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1310.3 (8) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1121 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1204 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1208 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 13:4231 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1141 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1142 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 23:1310.8 (4)

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

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