Williams v. City of New Orleans

ARMSTRONG, Judge.

Plaintiff Ray A. Williams (“Williams”) appeals from a summary judgment in favor of the City of New Orleans. The disposi-tive issue is whether the City’s showing in support of its motion for summary judgment was sufficient under La.C.Civ.P. Art. 967.

On the morning of November 2, 1986, Williams was driving down Camp Street in New Orleans, following the directions of a detour sign, when his automobile struck an unmarked pile of construction debris lying in the street. Williams filed suit against the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana, seeking to recover damages to…