Legal Opinion

Thomas v. Caesars Entertainment Operating Co.

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided January 23, 2013No. 2012-CA-1202PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

JAMES F. McKAY III, Judge.

|Jn this personal injury trip and fall case, the plaintiff, Cheniere Thomas, appeals the trial court’s granting of summary judgment in favor of the defendant, Jazz Casino Company, L.L.C., d/b/a Harrah’s New Orleans Casino. We reverse and remand.

*1281FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On July 9, 2010, Cheniere Thomas was a patron at Harrah’s New Orleans Casino. Ms. Thomas alleged that something on the floor of the casino caused her to fall and injure herself.

Thereafter, Ms. Thomas filed a lawsuit against Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc. Ms. Thomas later amended her…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Smith v. Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1994
  2. Independent Fire Ins. Co. v. Sunbeam Corp.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 2000
  3. Hardy v. BowieSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1999
  4. Rowell v. Hollywood Casino ShreveportLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2008
  5. Smith v. Casino New Orleans CasinoLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2012

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3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Lewis v. Jazz Casino Co., L.L.C.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 2018
  2. Tomlinson v. Landmark American Insurance Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 2016
  3. Mills v. Cyntreniks Plaza, L.L.C.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 2015
  4. Wiltz v. Floor & Decor Outlets of AmericaLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2016
  5. Maddox v. Howard Hughes Corp.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 2019

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