Cibilic v. Cox Operating, L.L.C.

JAMES F. MCKAY III, CHIEF JUDGE

In this appeal, involving alleged damage to oyster leases, the defendant, Cox Operating, LLC, appeals the trial court's judgment finding it liable for damages to oyster leases held by the plaintiffs, Pero and Mary Ann Cibilic, and awarding the plaintiffs' damages. For the reasons that follow, we affirm the trial court's judgment as amended.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Pero and Mary Ann Cibilic hold oyster leases located in Lake Eloi in St. Bernard Parish. Specifically, Mr. Cibilic owns oyster lease 33311-08 and Mrs. Cibilic owns oyster lease 33935-09. These…