HARRISON v. STATE

Nos. 97-C-1086, 97-C-1125.

721 So.2d 458 (1998)

Neil HARRISON, et al. v. STATE of Louisiana, Through the DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS and Office of State Police, et al.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

Rehearing Denied January 15, 1999.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Edward Hart Bergin, New Orleans, for Applicant in No. 97-C-1086.

Henry L. Klein, New Orleans, Harry Karl Burdette, Richard P. Ieyoub, Baton Rouge, for Respondent in No. 97-C-1086.

Harry Karl Burdette, Richard P. Ieyoub, Baton Rouge, for Applicant in No. 97-C-1125.

Henry L. Klein, Edward H. Bergin, New Orleans, for Respondent in No. 97-C-1125.


VICTORY, J.*

We granted these writs to determine whether Harrah's Casino Shreveport ("Harrah's") and the Louisiana State Police are liable for false arrest for detaining two casino patrons for questioning whom Harrah's and the State Police suspected of cheating, or abetting a cheater, while playing blackjack. After reviewing the record and the applicable law, we reverse the ruling of the court...

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