Louisiana Appellate Court Tackles Intra-Familial Dispute in Simsville Dog Bite Case
Dog Bite Incident Highlights Review of Ownership versus Custody for Liability
June 27, 2019
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Dog Bite Incident Highlights Review of Ownership versus Custody for Liability
In general, owners are responsible for any damage caused by the things that they own. Animals are no exception. For example, if you own a cow and it wanders into the road and a car hits it, then you are likely responsible for the damages related to that accident. Damages caused by household animals, such
July 22, 2013
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Dog Injury in Lafayette Leads to Examination of Liability
The Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit, recently ruled in the summer of 2012 on an issue coming out of the Parish of Lafayette involving a variety of legal questions. In the case of Theresa St. Julien v. Julie Walters Landry, Julien was allegedly injured by her neighbor’s dog when it came free from
June 21, 2013
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Madison Parish Horse Accident: Is the DOTD Liable for Escaped Livestock?
A midnight collision with a horse on I-20 in Madison Parish led to a massive jury award, only for the Louisiana Second Circuit to reverse it. The case of Schysm v. Boyd is a cautionary tale for injury victims: while the owner of the horse may be liable, holding the state (DOTD) responsible for ‘fencing
April 14, 2011
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Pointe Coupee Parish Owners of Horse Not Liable For Injuries Sustained By Guest
A recent ruling in Pointe Coupee Parish serves as a vital reminder for injury victims: not all animal attacks are treated equally under Louisiana law. While a dog owner faces strict liability, a horse owner’s responsibility hinges on the standard of negligence. Unfortunate instances can occur when a wild animal is involved. The First Circuit
March 27, 2011
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New Orleans Pit Bull Attacks: Understanding Strict Liability & Owner Responsibility
A five year old and seven year old were injured in pit bull attacks in New Orleans March 30 and 31. Shockingly, these attacks both occurred within only 18 hours! First, a five year old girl was mauled in the Gentilly area. A mere eighteen hours later a seven year old was attacked in Algiers
May 3, 2010
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No More Pit Bulls in St. Mary’s Parish: Council Passes Ban
While the St. Mary Parish Council’s decision to ban pit bulls is a local ordinance, its impact on personal injury litigation is statewide. In Louisiana, dog owner liability is a matter of strict liability, but local laws often define what ‘reasonable care’ looks like. How Local Bans Affect Strict Liability under Art. 2321 In a
April 27, 2010
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