Isidore Newman School v. J. Everett Eaves, Inc.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
1Opinion of the Court
JOHNSON, Justice.1
liWe granted this writ application to determine whether the lower courts erred in finding that an insurance broker or agent has an affirmative duty to advise a client as to amounts of insurance coverage. The Fourth Circuit’s plurality affirmed the trial court’s ruling that J. Everett Eaves, Inc., breached its duty to properly explain the components of the Business Income and Extra Expense (“BI & EE”) insurance coverage, and by failing to do so, the client was unable to make an informed choice regarding coverage. Isidore Newman School v. J. Everett Eaves, Inc., 08-1368…
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2Cases cited13 opinions
- Capo v. BlanchardLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1924
- Karam v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance CompanySupreme Court of Louisiana · 1973
- Roger v. DufreneSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1993
- Smith v. Millers Mut. Ins. Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1982
- City Blueprint & Supply Co., Inc. v. BoggioLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2008
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