Compass v. Department of Highways

BARHAM, Justice.

Alleging damage to her property caused by the construction of Interstate 10 through New Orleans, Mrs. Antonia Compass Picou brought this suit against the Department of Highways of the State of Louisiana; Boh Brothers Construction Company, Inc., the Department’s contractor, and Travelers Insurance Company, Boh’s liability insurer. The Department filed exceptions of no cause and no right of action, the basis of which was its allegation of governmental immunity from such an action and from liability. The trial judge dismissed the suit on one or both of these exceptions, and the…