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FORD v. MURPHY OIL U.S.A., INC.

Nos. 96-C-2913, 96-C-2917 and 96-C-2929.

703 So.2d 542 (1997)

Kenneth E. FORD, et al. v. MURPHY OIL U.S.A., INC., et al.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

September 9, 1997.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Charles S. McCowan, Jr., James P. Dore, Glenn M. Farnet, Baton Rouge, Donald F. Woods, Jr., Los Angeles, CA, Dewey Ballantine, Kean, Miller, Hawthorne, D'Armond, McCowan & Jarman, Baton Rouge, for Applicant in No. 96-C-2913.

George A. Frilot, III, James F. Shuey, Kenneth A. Mayeaux, Frilot, Partridge, Kohnce & Clements, New Orleans, for Applicant in No. 96-C-2917.

Nicholas F. Noriea, Jr., Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier, Noriea & Warshauer; New Orleans, Gilbert V. Andry, III, Andry & Andry; New Orleans, Sidney D. Torres, III, Roberta L. Burns, Gerald E. Meunier, New Orleans, for Applicant in No. 96-C-2929.

George A. Frilot, James F. Shuey, Kenneth A. Mayeaux, Frilot, Partridge, Kohnce & Clements; New Orleans, Nicholas F. Noriea, Jr., Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier, Noriea & Warshauer; New Orleans, Gilbert V. Andry, III, Andry & Andry; New Orleans, Julie A. Scheib, Sessions & Fishman; New Orleans, Mark S. Embree, Robert E. Couhig, Sam A. LeBlanc, III, Adams & Reese; New Orleans, Walter C. Thompson, Jr., Mark P. Seyler, Barkley & Thompson; New Orleans, Sidney D. Torres, III, Donald F. Woods, Jr., Los Angeles, CA, Hal C. Welch, New Orleans, Lemle & Kelleher; New Orleans, Roberta L. Burns, Gerald E. Meunier, Valeria M. Sercovich, New Orleans, for Respondent in No. 96-C-2913.

Charles S. McCowan, Jr., James P. Dore, Glenn M. Farnet, Baton Rouge, Donald F. Woods, Jr., Los Angeles, CA, Dewey Ballantine, Kean, Miller, Hawthorne, D'Armond, McCowan & Jarman; Baton Rouge, Nicholas F. Noriea, Jr., Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier, Noriea & Warshauer; New Orleans, Gilbert V. Andry, III, Andry & Andry; New Orleans, Julie A. Sheib, Sessions & Fishman; New Orleans, Mark S. Embree, Robert E. Couhig, Sam A. LeBlanc, III, Adams & Reese; New Orleans, Walter C. Thompson, Mark P. Seyler, Barkley & Thompson; New Orleans, Sidney D. Torres, III, Donald F. Woods, Jr., Los Angeles, CA, Hal C. Welch, New Orleans, Lemle & Kelleher; New Orleans, Roberta L. Burns, Gerald E. Meunier, Valeria M. Sercovich, New Orleans, for Respondent in No. 96-C-2917.

George A. Frilot, James F. Shuey, Kenneth A. Mayeaux, Frilot, Partridge, Kohnce & Clements; New Orleans, Charles S. McCowan, Jr., James P. Dore, Glenn M. Farnet, Baton Rouge, Donald F. Woods, Jr., Los Angeles, CA, Dewey Ballantine, Kean, Miller, Hawthorne, D'Armond, McCowan & Jarman; Baton Rouge, Julie A. Scheib, Sessions & Fishman; New Orleans, Mark S. Embree, Robert E. Couhig, Jr., Sam A. LeBlanc, III, Adams & Reese; New Orleans, Walter C. Thompson, Jr., Mark P. Seyler, Barkley & Thompson; New Orleans, Donald F. Woods, Jr., Los Angeles, CA, Hal C. Welch, New Orleans, Lemle & Kelleher; New Orleans, Valeria M. Sercovich, New Orleans, Alan J. Berteau, Baton Rouge, for Respondent in No. 96-C-2929.

Rachalle D. Dick, Amanda A. Giering, Baton Rouge, for Amicus Curiae Louisiana Chemical Association and Louisiana Association of Business and Industry.

VICTORY, Justice.

We granted writs to determine whether the lower courts were correct in certifying this action as a class action. After reviewing the record, we hold that this action is inappropriate for class certification.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On June 25, 1990, six class representatives living in St. Bernard and Orleans Parishes filed a "Class Action Petition for Damages" in the 34th Judicial District Court, St. Bernard Parish, against...

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