BERG v. ZUMMO

No. 2000-C-1699.

786 So.2d 708 (2001)

Matthew BERG v. Philip ZUMMO, et al.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

April 25, 2001.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gladstone N. Jones, III, Andrew L. Kramer, Randall A. Smith, New Orleans, Counsel for Applicant.

Patrick C. Grace, Darleen M. Jacobs, Alfred A. Sarrat, Jr., New Orleans, Counsel for Respondent.

Vincent J. Booth, Metairie, Counsel for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (Amicus Curiae).


VICTORY, J.*

We granted this writ to determine whether the court of appeal erred in reversing a jury verdict against the defendant, LMJD, Inc., (The "Boot"), upon finding (1) that liability cannot be imposed against a bar owner who serves alcohol to a minor who becomes intoxicated and causes injuries to others, and (2), that punitive damages cannot be assessed against a bar owner under La.Civ.Code art. 2315.4. After reviewing the record...

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