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duty to defend claim in Louisiana

9 Louisiana opinions name it 1 courts 1979–2014 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Richard v. Metro Bingo of Lafayette, Inc.green
lactapp · 2006 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2009
2 sentences

2009App.3 Cir. 3/29/06), 926 So.2d 83, 88 (citing American Home Assurance Co. v. Czarniecki, 255 La. 251 , 230 So.2d 253 (1969)).

2009Additionally: “The only evidence that can be considered in a duty to defend claim is the petition and the policy.” Richard v. Metro Bingo of Lafayette, Inc., 05-293, p. 8 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/29/06), 926 So.2d 83, 88 (citing American Home Assurance Co. v. Czarniecki, 255 La. 251 , 230 So.2d 253 (1969)).

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Spitzfaden v. Daigle Welding Service, Inc.green
la · 1993 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See Spitzfaden v. Daigle Welding Service, Inc., 607 So.2d 951, 955 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1992), writ denied, 612 So.2d 59 (La.1993) (the duty to defend did not arise until plaintiffs filed their second amended petition); Consolidated Underwriters v. Loyd W.

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Spitzfaden v. Daigle Welding Service, Inc.green
lactapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See Spitzfaden v. Daigle Welding Service, Inc., 607 So.2d 951, 955 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1992), writ denied, 612 So.2d 59 (La.1993) (the duty to defend did not arise until plaintiffs filed their second amended petition); Consolidated Underwriters v. Loyd W.

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Armstrong v. Land & Marine Applicators, Inc.green
lactapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989As we find that the allegations of the petition herein do not unambiguously exclude [the time of bodily injury], appellant is required to participate in appellee's defense regardless of the possible outcome." Armstrong v. Land & Marine Applicators, Inc., 463 So.2d 1327, 1331 (La.App. 5th Cir.1984), writ denied, 466 So.2d 1299 (La. 1985).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
American Home Assurance Company v. Czarniecki green
la · 1969
2 sentences

2009Additionally: “The only evidence that can be considered in a duty to defend claim is the petition and the policy.” Richard v. Metro Bingo of Lafayette, Inc., 05-293, p. 8 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/29/06), 926 So.2d 83, 88 (citing American Home Assurance Co. v. Czarniecki, 255 La. 251 , 230 So.2d 253 (1969)).

2009Additionally: “The only evidence that can be considered in a duty to defend claim is the petition and the policy.” Richard v. Metro Bingo of Lafayette, Inc., 05-293, p. 8 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/29/06), 926 So.2d 83, 88 (citing American Home Assurance Co. v. Czarniecki, 255 La. 251 , 230 So.2d 253 (1969)).

51979–2009
Armstrong v. Land & Marine Applicators, Inc. green
la · 1985
2 sentences

1992Armstrong v. Land & Marine Applicators, 463 So.2d 1331 (La.App. 5th Cir. 1984), writ denied, 466 So.2d 1299 (La. 1985).

1989As we find that the allegations of the petition herein do not unambiguously exclude [the time of bodily injury], appellant is required to participate in appellee's defense regardless of the possible outcome." Armstrong v. Land & Marine Applicators, Inc., 463 So.2d 1327, 1331 (La.App. 5th Cir.1984), writ denied, 466 So.2d 1299 (La. 1985).

21989–1992
Tabor v. Anco Insulations, Inc. neutral
la · 2009
1 sentence

2009Tabor v. Anco Insulations, Inc., 08-694, p. 5 (La.App. 3 Cir. 12/10/08), 999 So.2d 258, 262 , writs denied, 09-82 and 09-145 (La.4/3/09), 6 So.3d 769 , 770.

12009–2009
Tabor v. Anco Insulations, Inc. green
lactapp · 2008
1 sentence

2009Tabor v. Anco Insulations, Inc., 08-694, p. 5 (La.App. 3 Cir. 12/10/08), 999 So.2d 258, 262 , writs denied, 09-82 and 09-145 (La.4/3/09), 6 So.3d 769 , 770.

12009–2009
Armstrong v. Land & Marine Applicators, Inc. green
lactapp · 1984
1 sentence

1992Armstrong v. Land & Marine Applicators, 463 So.2d 1331 (La.App. 5th Cir. 1984), writ denied, 466 So.2d 1299 (La. 1985).

11992–1992
White v. Robinson green
lactapp · 1979
1 sentence

1984In reference to the arguments on the duty to defend rule, appellant cites Young Oil Co. of Louisiana, Inc. v. Durbin, 412 So.2d 620 (La.App. 2d Cir.1982); Aetna Insurance Co. v. Grady White Boats, Inc., 432 So.2d 1082 (La.App. 3d Cir.1983); White v. Robinson, 367 So.2d 1358 (La.

11984–1984
Young Oil Co. of La., Inc. v. Durbin green
lactapp · 1982
1 sentence

1984In reference to the arguments on the duty to defend rule, appellant cites Young Oil Co. of Louisiana, Inc. v. Durbin, 412 So.2d 620 (La.App. 2d Cir.1982); Aetna Insurance Co. v. Grady White Boats, Inc., 432 So.2d 1082 (La.App. 3d Cir.1983); White v. Robinson, 367 So.2d 1358 (La.

11984–1984
Blue Ridge Insurance v. Newman green
lactapp · 1982
1 sentence

1984App. 4th Cir.1979); Blue Ridge Insurance Company v. Newman, 423 So.2d 1 (La.

11984–1984
Aetna Ins. Co. v. Grady White Boats, Inc. green
lactapp · 1983
1 sentence

1984In reference to the arguments on the duty to defend rule, appellant cites Young Oil Co. of Louisiana, Inc. v. Durbin, 412 So.2d 620 (La.App. 2d Cir.1982); Aetna Insurance Co. v. Grady White Boats, Inc., 432 So.2d 1082 (La.App. 3d Cir.1983); White v. Robinson, 367 So.2d 1358 (La.

11984–1984

Where else courts name it

IL 23 (1992–2022) CA 19 (1970–2026) WI 11 (1984–2025) LA 9 (1979–2014) PA 8 (1986–2019) MI 6 (1977–2023) MN 6 (1993–2012) TX 5 (2000–2021) MA 5 (2006–2023) NJ 5 (1991–1998) DE 4 (2018–2024) OH 4 (1997–2023) NM 3 (2023–2024) MD 3 (2019–2019) SC 3 (2017–2017) AK 2 (1981–1997) OR 2 (1996–1997) ME 2 (1996–2004) MO 2 (2010–2018) FL 2 (1982–2005) WA 2 (2014–2016)

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.

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