Murphy v. State

LOBRANO, Judge.

This appeal was lodged by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (Highway Department) from a judgment rendered against it in favor of Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Murphy for the death of their son Michael Murphy. The Highway Department contends the trial court erred in finding it at fault, and failing to find responsibility on the part of Coastal Contractors, Inc. (Coastal), the general contractor.1 They also argue the contributory negligence of decedent. The Murphys answered the appeal asserting the trial court erred in failing to find joint and solido liability on the…