Guidry v. Dow Chemical Co.

Judge Rosemary Ledet

I iThis is a mass tort, toxic exposure case. This is the second time this case has come before this court on appeal. The previous appeal was from the trial court’s December 15, 2011 judgment certifying a plaintiff class. Guidry v. Dow Chem. Co., 12-0436, 12-0198 (La.App. 4 Cir. 11/14/12), 105 So.3d 900 (“Guidry I”), writ granted in part, Guidry v. Dow Chem. Co., 12-2696 (La. 3/1/13), 108 So.3d 755 (“Guidry II”). In Guidryl, this court affirmed the certification decision. In Guidry II, the Louisiana Supreme Court denied writs on that issue.1 The instant appeal is from the…