Hodges v. Taylor

h We granted certiorari in this matter in order to determine whether the court of appeal had erred in finding that La. R.S. 32:862 imposes a duty upon automobile dealers, which extends to third parties injured in automobile accidents, to ensure that their customers abide by automobile liability insurance requirements. Because the plain language of the statute in question does not impose such a duty on automobile dealers, we reverse the ruling of the court of appeal and reinstate the judgment of the trial court.

The facts of this case show that on December 21, 2007, Thelma Hodges and Marcus…