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Opinions in Louisiana that cite Montgomery v. Opelousas General Hosp., 540 So. 2d 312.
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Genevieve Moore v. Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agriculture and Mechanical College O/B/O Lsu Health …
La. Ct. App. 4th Cir. 2023
“The doctrine applies only when the facts of the controversy ‘suggest negligence of the defendant, rather than some other factor, as the most plausible explanation of the accident.’” (La.
- Tsegaye v. City of New Orleans 183 So. 3d 705 La. Ct. App. 1st Cir. 2015
- Temes v. Manitowoc Corp. 181 So. 3d 733 La. Ct. App. 1st Cir. 2014
- Tsegaye v. City of New Orleans 140 So. 3d 202 La. Ct. App. 1st Cir. 2014
- Bloxham v. Jeffrey V. Anzalone, D.D.S., L.L.C. 134 So. 3d 1216 La. Ct. App. 2d Cir. 2014
- Williamson v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 130 So. 3d 478 La. Ct. App. 2d Cir. 2014
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Ralph Mayes v. Wausau Underwriters Ins. Co.
La. Ct. App. 3d Cir. 2012
Res Ipsa Loquitur Plaintiff argues that res ipsa loquitur5 should apply and cites the Louisiana Supreme Court’s decision of Pear v. LaBiche’s, Inc., 5 provides: The principle of res ipsa loquitur is a rule of circumstantial evidence that infers negligence on the part of defendants because the facts of the case indicate that the negligence of the defendant is the probable cause of the accident, in the absence of other eq
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Mayes v. Wausau Underwriters Insurance Co.
104 So. 3d 785
La. Ct. App. 1st Cir. 2012
provides: The principle of res ipsa loquitur is a rule of circumstantial evidence that infers negligence on the part of defendants because the facts of the case indicate that the negligence of the defendant is the probable cause of the accident, in the absence of other equally probable explanations offered b
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Comeaux v. LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
944 So. 2d 884
La. Ct. App. 3d Cir. 2006
In addressing the merits of Ms. Comeaux's motion regarding the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur, and stated the following: The principle of res ipsa loquitur is a rule of circumstantial evidence that infers negligence on the part of defendants because the facts of the case indicate that the negligence of the defendant is the probable cause of the accident, in the absence of other equally probable
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Deedra Comeaux v. Lafayette General Medical Center, Inc.
La. Ct. App. 3d Cir. 2006
In addressing the merits of Ms. Comeaux’s motion regarding the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur, and stated the following: The principle of res ipsa loquitur is a rule of circumstantial evidence that infers negligence on the part of defendants because the facts of the case indicate that the negligence of the defendant is the probable cause of the accident, in the a
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Salvant v. State
935 So. 2d 646
La. 2006
"The doctrine applies only when the facts of the controversy `suggest negligence of the defendant, rather than some other factor, as the most plausible explanation of the accident.'" (citing Walker v. Union Oil Mill, Inc., Boudreaux v. American Insurance Co., 262 La.
- Trent v. PPG Industries, Inc. 930 So. 2d 324 La. Ct. App. 3d Cir. 2006
- Edward Trent, Jr. v. Ppg Industries, Inc. La. Ct. App. 3d Cir. 2006
- Edward Trent, Jr. v. Ppg Industries, Inc. La. Ct. App. 3d Cir. 2006
- Edward Trent, Jr. v. Ppg Industries, Inc. La. Ct. App. 3d Cir. 2006
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Lawrence Menard and Patricia Menard v. Michael R. Holland, M.D.
La. Ct. App. 3d Cir. 2005
2 (citations omitted): The principle of res ipsa loquitur is a rule of circumstantial evidence that infers negligence on the part of defendants because the facts of the case indicate that the negligence of the defendant is the probable cause of the accident, in the absence of oth
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Menard v. Holland
919 So. 2d 810
La. Ct. App. 3d Cir. 2005
(citations omitted): The principle of res ipsa loquitur is a rule of circumstantial evidence that infers negligence on the part of defendants because the facts of the case indicate that the negligence of the defendant is the probable cause of the accident, in the absence of other equally probable explanation
- National Union Fire Ins. Co. v. Harrington 854 So. 2d 880 La. Ct. App. 3d Cir. 2003
- Williamson v. ST. FRANCIS CABRINI HOSP. 763 So. 2d 50 La. Ct. App. 3d Cir. 2000
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Allen v. Blanchard
763 So. 2d 704
La. Ct. App. 1st Cir. 2000
Cangelosi, 564 So.2d at 660 ().
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Crawford v. RYAN'S FAM. STEAK HOUSES, INC.
741 So. 2d 96
La. Ct. App. 2d Cir. 1999
the court said that "the direct evidence offered by the defendants...
- Picou v. Equifax Services, Inc. 690 So. 2d 219 La. Ct. App. 1st Cir. 1997
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McCoy v. Calamia
653 So. 2d 763
La. Ct. App. 1st Cir. 1995
” Here there was no evidence that the stroke suffered by Ms. McCoy was the kind of injury that does not occur in the absence of negligence.
- Aetna Life & Casualty Co. v. AMI-Electrical & Hoist Service 637 So. 2d 173 La. Ct. App. 1st Cir. 1994
- Orgeron v. Lafourche Parish Hospital District No. 1 625 So. 2d 739 La. Ct. App. 1st Cir. 1993
- Orgeron v. LAFOURCHE PARISH HOSP. DIST. 625 So. 2d 739 La. Ct. App. 1st Cir. 1993
- Cherry v. Herques 623 So. 2d 131 La. Ct. App. 1st Cir. 1993
- Lantier v. Aetna Cas. & Sur. Co. 614 So. 2d 1346 La. Ct. App. 3d Cir. 1993
- Spott v. Otis Elevator Co. 601 So. 2d 1355 La. 1992
- Scott v. Clark 583 So. 2d 938 La. Ct. App. 1st Cir. 1991
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Fabacher v. Laborde, McCauley & Wilson, Anesthesiologists
563 So. 2d 1305
La. Ct. App. 3d Cir. 1990
[3] To the extent that Cangelosi may conflict with the 1989 we will follow the more recent pronouncement of our Supreme Court.
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Cangelosi v. OUR LADY OF LAKE REG. MED. CTR.
564 So. 2d 654
La. 1990
Hosp., (citations omitted).
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LeBlanc v. Krupkin
555 So. 2d 600
La. Ct. App. 1st Cir. 1989
Hosp., McCann, 276 So.2d at 261 .
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Fox v. OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MED. CTR.
550 So. 2d 379
La. Ct. App. 3d Cir. 1989
a medical malpractice case: The principle of res ipsa loquitur is a rule of circumstantial evidence that infers negligence on the part of defendants because the facts of the case indicate that the negligence of the defendant is the probable cause of the accident, in the absence of other equally probable exp
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Fox v. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
550 So. 2d 379
La. Ct. App. 1st Cir. 1989
a medical malpractice case: The principle of res ipsa loquitur is a rule of circumstantial evidence that infers negligence on the part of defendants because the facts of the case indicate that the negligence of the defendant is the probable cause of the accident, in the absence of other equally probable exp
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Montgomery v. Opelousas General Hosp.
546 So. 2d 621
La. Ct. App. 3d Cir. 1989
The Supreme Court of Louisiana granted a writ of certiorari, and in an opinion dated March 13,1989, , reversed our judgment, reinstated the trial court's finding as to liability and remanded the matter to this court for consideration of appellants' argument that the trial court's damage award is excessive.
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Levy v. OUR LADY OF LAKE REGIONAL MED. CTR.
546 So. 2d 592
La. Ct. App. 1st Cir. 1989
NOTES [1] We find the case sub judice distinguishable from the recent supreme court decision
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Logan v. Louisiana Dock Co.
543 So. 2d 1336
La. 1989
plaintiff demanded damages for personal injuries.