NORRIS v. STATE, DOTD

No. 01-1578.

813 So.2d 1197 (2002)

Jerry G. NORRIS v. STATE of Louisiana, DOTD, et al.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit.

April 3, 2002.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Howard N. Nugent, Jr., Nugent Law Firm, Alexandria, LA, for Jerry G. Norris and Lisa Norris.

Anselm Nnaemeka, Nwokorie, Division of Risk Litigation, Alexandria, LA, for State of Louisiana, DOTD.

Court composed of HENRY L. YELVERTON, SYLVIA R. COOKS and MARC T. AMY, Judges.


AMY, Judge.

The plaintiffs sued the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for negligence and strict liability for failing to maintain the right-of-way along Louisiana Highway 127. A jury trial was held, and no fault was apportioned to the State. The plaintiffs appeal this decision. For the following reasons, we affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

On October 30, 1991, Jerry Norris was involved in an accident with Beatrice...

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