plaintiff must establish standard in Louisiana

51 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1964–2025 2 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 (8)

Case	Followed	Cited
Pfiffner v. Correagreen la · 1994 · cited in 30 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–2020 2 sentences 2012Additionally, the Louisiana Supreme Court in Pfiffner v. Correa, 94-0992 (La.10/17/94), 643 So.2d 1228, 1232-33 , summarized the statutory burden upon plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases: ... the plaintiff must establish the standard of care applicable to the charged physician, a violation by the physician of that standard of care, and a causal connection between the physician’s alleged negligence and the plaintiffs injuries resulting therefrom. 2010The Louisiana Supreme Court in Pfiffner v. Correa, 94-0992 (La.10/17/94), 643 So.2d 1228, 1232-33 , summarized the statutory burden: Thus, the plaintiff must establish the standard of care applicable to the charged physician, a violation by the physician of that standard of care, and a causal connection between the physician’s alleged negligence and the plaintiffs injuries resulting therefrom, (emphasis added) We focus on the first element of proof in this case because the jury, in its response to an interrogatory, see La.	4	30
Prestenbach v. Sentry Ins. Co.green la · 1976 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1985–1986 2 sentences 1986The plaintiff must establish his claim by a preponderance of the evidence. ‘Proof by a preponderance of the evidence simply means that, taking the evidence as a whole, such proof shows that the fact or cause sought to be proved is more probable than not.’ Prestenbach v. Sentry Insurance Co., 340 So.2d 1331, 1334 (La.1976); Marcotte v. The Travelers Insurance Co., 258 La. 989 , 249 So.2d 105 (1971).” We remain convinced that the preponderance of the evidence standard best meets the intertwined goals of justice and judicial efficiency. 1985“Proof by a preponderance of the evidence simply means that, taking the evidence as a whole, such proof shows that the fact or cause sought to be proved is more probable than not.” Prestenbach v. Sentry Insurance Co., 340 So.2d 1331, 1334 (La.1976); Marcotte v. The Travelers Insurance Co., 258 La. 989 , 249 So.2d 105 (1971).	2	2
Johnson v. Morehouse General Hospitalgreen la · 2011 · cited in 6 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2014 2 sentences 2014Our supreme court in Johnson v. Morehouse General Hospital, 10-387, pp. 10-11 (La.5/10/11), 63 So.3d 87, 96 , stated: When a medical malpractice action is brought against a physician, the plaintiff must establish the standard of care applicable to the physician, a violation of that standard of care by the physician, and a causal connection between the physician’s alleged negligence and the plaintiffs resulting injuries. 2014Hosp., 10-387, 10-488, pp. 10-11 (La.5/10/11), 63 So.3d 87, 95-96 (footnote omitted), stated: When a medical malpractice action is brought against a physician, the plaintiff must establish the standard of care applicable to the physician, a violation of that standard of care by the physician, and a causal connection between the physician’s alleged negligence and the plaintiffs resulting injuries.	1	6
Albers v. Vina Family Medicine Clinicgreen lactapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 1 sentence 2025Clinic, 2012- 1484, p. 3 (La.App. 4 Cir. 5/22/13), 116 So.3d 940, 942 (citations omitted); see also La.	1	1
McDaniel v. Reedgreen lactapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024 1 sentence 2024App. 4 Cir. 10/3/01), 798 So.2d 1121, 1123 (citing La.	1	1
Christiano v. Southern Scrap Recyclinggreen lactapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 2 sentences 2014See Christiana v. S. Scrap Recycling, 13-595 (La.App. 5 Cir. 12/27/13) , 131 So.3d 1059, 1063 . 2014See Christiana v. S. Scrap Recycling, 13-595 (La.App. 5 Cir. 12/27/13) , 131 So.3d 1059, 1063 .	1	1
Martin v. East Jefferson General Hosp.green la · 1991 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 1 sentence 2006Hoot v. Woman's Hospital Foundation, 96-1136, p. 5 (La.App. 1st Cir. 3/27/97), 691 So.2d 786, 789 , writ denied, 97-1651 (La. 10/3/97), 701 So.2d 209 (citing Martin v. East Jefferson General Hospital, 582 So.2d 1272, 1276 (La. 1991)).	1	1
Hoot v. Woman's Hosp. Foundationgreen lactapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006Hoot v. Woman's Hospital Foundation, 96-1136, p. 5 (La.App. 1st Cir. 3/27/97), 691 So.2d 786, 789 , writ denied, 97-1651 (La. 10/3/97), 701 So.2d 209 (citing Martin v. East Jefferson General Hospital, 582 So.2d 1272, 1276 (La. 1991)). 2006See Hoot, 96-1136 at p. 5, 691 So.2d at 789 .	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (31)

Case	Cited	Years
Elliott v. Insurance Company of North America neutral lactapp · 1964 2 sentences 1967Ursin-Smith v. United States Casualty Company, La.App., 173 So.2d 18 ; Junker v. Toye Brothers Yellow Cab Company, La.App., 163 So.2d 150 ; Elliott v. Insurance Company of North America, La.App., 159 So.2d 313 ; Davenport v. Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp., La.App., 146 So.2d 834 ; Phillips v. Underwriters At Lloyd’s of London, La.App., 128 So.2d 318 . 1965Jackson v. International Paper Company, La.App. 3 Cir., 163 So.2d 362 (cert. denied); Elliott v. Insurance Company of North America, La.App. 2 Cir., 159 So.2d 313 (cert. denied).	3	1964–1967
Lieux v. Mitchell green lactapp · 2006 2 sentences 2010Lieux , 06-0382 at 11, 951 So.2d at 314 . 2010Lieux , 06-0382 at 11, 951 So.2d at 314 .	2	2007–2010
Williams v. Memorial Medical Center green lactapp · 2004 2 sentences 2005Pfiffner v. Correa, 94-0924, 94-0963, 94-0992, p. 2 (La.10/17/94), 643 So.2d 1228, 1230 ; Williams v. Memorial Medical Center, 03-1806, pp. 15, 16 (La.App. 4 Cir. 3/17/04), 870 So.2d 1044, 1054 ; Abdullah v. Simmons, 98-0564, p. 4 (La.App. 4 Cir. 9/13/00), 772 So.2d 698, 701 . 2004Pfiffner v. Correa, 94-0924, 94-0963, 94-0992 (La.10/17/94), 643 So.2d 1228, 1230 ; Williams v. Memorial Medical Center, 03-1806, pp. 15,16 (La.App. 4 Cir. 3/17/04), 870 So.2d 1044, 1054 ; Abdullah v. Simmons, 98-0564, p. 4 (La.App. 4 Cir. 9/13/00), 772 So.2d 698, 701 .	2	2004–2005
Abdullah v. Simmons green lactapp · 2000 2 sentences 2005Pfiffner v. Correa, 94-0924, 94-0963, 94-0992, p. 2 (La.10/17/94), 643 So.2d 1228, 1230 ; Williams v. Memorial Medical Center, 03-1806, pp. 15, 16 (La.App. 4 Cir. 3/17/04), 870 So.2d 1044, 1054 ; Abdullah v. Simmons, 98-0564, p. 4 (La.App. 4 Cir. 9/13/00), 772 So.2d 698, 701 . 2004Pfiffner v. Correa, 94-0924, 94-0963, 94-0992 (La.10/17/94), 643 So.2d 1228, 1230 ; Williams v. Memorial Medical Center, 03-1806, pp. 15,16 (La.App. 4 Cir. 3/17/04), 870 So.2d 1044, 1054 ; Abdullah v. Simmons, 98-0564, p. 4 (La.App. 4 Cir. 9/13/00), 772 So.2d 698, 701 .	2	2004–2005
Marcotte v. Travelers Insurance Company green la · 1971 2 sentences 1986The plaintiff must establish his claim by a preponderance of the evidence. ‘Proof by a preponderance of the evidence simply means that, taking the evidence as a whole, such proof shows that the fact or cause sought to be proved is more probable than not.’ Prestenbach v. Sentry Insurance Co., 340 So.2d 1331, 1334 (La.1976); Marcotte v. The Travelers Insurance Co., 258 La. 989 , 249 So.2d 105 (1971).” We remain convinced that the preponderance of the evidence standard best meets the intertwined goals of justice and judicial efficiency. 1986The plaintiff must establish his claim by a preponderance of the evidence. ‘Proof by a preponderance of the evidence simply means that, taking the evidence as a whole, such proof shows that the fact or cause sought to be proved is more probable than not.’ Prestenbach v. Sentry Insurance Co., 340 So.2d 1331, 1334 (La.1976); Marcotte v. The Travelers Insurance Co., 258 La. 989 , 249 So.2d 105 (1971).” We remain convinced that the preponderance of the evidence standard best meets the intertwined goals of justice and judicial efficiency.	2	1985–1986
Williams v. New Orleans Paper Box Company green lactapp · 1966 2 sentences 1971Williams v. New Orleans Paper Box Company, 185 So.2d 109 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1966). 1971Williams v. New Orleans Paper Box Company, 185 So.2d 109 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1966).	2	1971–1971
Jackson v. International Paper Company green lactapp · 1964 2 sentences 1967Jackson v. International Paper Company, 163 So.2d 362 (La.App. 3d Cir. 1964) and authorities cited therein; Richard v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburg, 189 So.2d 460 (La.App. 3d Cir. 1966). 1965Jackson v. International Paper Company, La.App. 3 Cir., 163 So.2d 362 (cert. denied); Elliott v. Insurance Company of North America, La.App. 2 Cir., 159 So.2d 313 (cert. denied).	2	1965–1967
Hastings v. Baton Rouge General Hospital green la · 1986 1 sentence 2018Pfiffner v. Correa, 94-0924, 94-0963, 94-0992, p. 2 (La. 10/17/94), 643 So.2d 1228 , 1230 The loss of a chance of a better outcome is a theory of recovery recognized in Hastings v. Baton Rouge General Hosp. , 498 So.2d 713 (La. 1986).	1	2018–2018
Schultz v. Guoth green la · 2011 1 sentence 2014Schultz v. Guoth, 10-0343 (La.1/19/11), 57 So.3d 1002 ; Pfiffner v. Correa, 94-0924 (La.10/17/94), 643 So.2d 1228 , 1233 ...	1	2014–2014
Moore v. Smith neutral lactapp · 2014 1 sentence 2014Moore v. Smith, 48,954 (La.App. 2 Cir. 5/21/14), 141 So.3d 323, 332 , citing Pfiffner v. Correa, 94-0924 (La.10/17/94), 643 So.2d 1228 , and Johnson v. Morehouse Gen’l Hosp., 10-0387 (La.5/10/11), 63 So.3d 87 .	1	2014–2014
State v. Masters neutral la · 2010 1 sentence 2011Johnson v. Morehouse General Hosp., 10-0387 c/w 10-0488 (La.5/7/10), 34 So.3d 852 , 853. 7 DISCUSSION When a medical malpractice action is brought against a physician, the plaintiff must establish the standard of care applicable to the physician, a violation of that standard of care by the physician, and a causal connection between the physi-dan’s \|nalleged negligence and the plaintiffs resulting injuries.	1	2011–2011
Vodanovich v. AP Green Industries, Inc. green lactapp · 2004 1 sentence 2011“A plaintiff must establish his claim to a reasonable certainty, [sic] mere possibility, and even unsupported probability, are not sufficient to support a judgment in the plaintiffs’ favor.” Vondanovich, 03-1079, p. 5, 869 So.2d at 934 .	1	2011–2011
Fagan v. LeBlanc green lactapp · 2006 1 sentence 2008Pfiffner v. Correa, 94-0924, 94-0963, and 94-0992, p. 8 (La.10/17/94), 643 So.2d 1228, 1233 ; Fagan v. LeBlanc, 04-2743, p. 6 (La.App. 1 Cir. 2/10/06), 928 So.2d 571, 575 .	1	2008–2008
Hoot v. Woman's Hosp. Foundation neutral la · 1997 1 sentence 2006Hoot v. Woman's Hospital Foundation, 96-1136, p. 5 (La.App. 1st Cir. 3/27/97), 691 So.2d 786, 789 , writ denied, 97-1651 (La. 10/3/97), 701 So.2d 209 (citing Martin v. East Jefferson General Hospital, 582 So.2d 1272, 1276 (La. 1991)).	1	2006–2006
Sewell v. United States green lawd · 1986 1 sentence 2003Pfiffner v. Correa, 643 So.2d 1228 (La.10/17/94); Sewell v. United States, 629 F.Supp. 448 (W.D.La.1986).	1	2003–2003
Strange v. Shroff neutral lactapp · 2003 1 sentence 2003Pfiffner v. Correa, 94-0924 (La.10/17/94), 643 So.2d 1228 ; Strange v. Shroff, 37,353 (La.App.2d Cir.7/16/03), 850 So.2d 1077 .	1	2003–2003
Demopulos v. Jackson neutral lactapp · 2000 1 sentence 2001LSA-R.S. 9:2794; Demopulos v. Jackson, 33,560 (La.App.2d Cir.6/21/00), 765 So.2d 480 .	1	2001–2001
Charles v. Aetna Cas. & Sur. Co. green la · 1988 1 sentence 1991Charles v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, 525 So.2d 1272 (La.App. 3d Cir.1988), writ denied 531 So.2d 480 (La.1988); Tassin v. New Orleans Delivery Service, 550 So.2d 1214 (La.App. 5th Cir.1989).	1	1991–1991
Charles v. Aetna Cas. and Sur. Co. green lactapp · 1988 1 sentence 1991Charles v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, 525 So.2d 1272 (La.App. 3d Cir.1988), writ denied 531 So.2d 480 (La.1988); Tassin v. New Orleans Delivery Service, 550 So.2d 1214 (La.App. 5th Cir.1989).	1	1991–1991
Tassin v. New Orleans Delivery Service green lactapp · 1989 1 sentence 1991Charles v. Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, 525 So.2d 1272 (La.App. 3d Cir.1988), writ denied 531 So.2d 480 (La.1988); Tassin v. New Orleans Delivery Service, 550 So.2d 1214 (La.App. 5th Cir.1989).	1	1991–1991
Crooks v. Belden Corporation green lactapp · 1976 1 sentence 1986The cases are now legion, among them, Crooks v. Belden Corp., 334 So.2d 725 (La.App. 3rd Cir.1976); Sensley v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 269 So.2d 473 (La.App. 1st Cir.1972); and Guillory v. New Amsterdam Casualty Comyany, 244 La. 225 , 152 So.2d 1 (1963), which hold that a plaintiff in a workmen’s compensation case must bear the same burden of proof as is required in other civil cases, that is, the plaintiff must establish his claim to a legal certainty, meaning, by a reasonable preponderance of evidence.	1	1986–1986
Guillory v. New Amsterdam Casualty Company green la · 1963	1	1986–1986
Sensley v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. green lactapp · 1972 1 sentence 1986The cases are now legion, among them, Crooks v. Belden Corp., 334 So.2d 725 (La.App. 3rd Cir.1976); Sensley v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 269 So.2d 473 (La.App. 1st Cir.1972); and Guillory v. New Amsterdam Casualty Comyany, 244 La. 225 , 152 So.2d 1 (1963), which hold that a plaintiff in a workmen’s compensation case must bear the same burden of proof as is required in other civil cases, that is, the plaintiff must establish his claim to a legal certainty, meaning, by a reasonable preponderance of evidence.	1	1986–1986
Chandler v. Fuqua neutral lactapp · 1982	1	1986–1986
Sims v. Gibson's of Denham Springs, Inc. green lactapp · 1967	1	1971–1971
Ursin-Smith v. United States Casualty Co. neutral lactapp · 1965	1	1967–1967
Richard v. National UF Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh, Pa. neutral lactapp · 1966	1	1967–1967
Phillips v. Underwriters at Lloyd's of London green lactapp · 1961	1	1967–1967
Davenport v. Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. green lactapp · 1962	1	1967–1967
Junker v. Toye Bros. Yellow Cab Co. neutral lactapp · 1964	1	1967–1967
Thomas v. American Insurance Co. neutral lactapp · 1963	1	1964–1964

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 9:2794 (32) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 37:1261 (6)

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Where else courts name it

NY 63 (1929–2026) LA 51 (1964–2025) RI 11 (1980–2023) IL 10 (1979–2025) CA 9 (2022–2026) TX 5 (2000–2022) DE 3 (1914–2025) MT 2 (2014–2025) NJ 2 (1998–2015) WI 2 (2005–2025) WV 2 (2013–2013)

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