Legal Opinion
Martin v. State, Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Office of State Police
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided January 16, 2013No. 47,647-CAPublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
The plaintiff sued the State of Louisiana, Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, for defamation damages arising out of a news release by Troop E of the Louisiana State Police regarding a fatal automobile accident. The news release named the plaintiff, “John Martin, Jr., (W/M 87yrs)” as the driver of a pick-up truck on La. Hwy. 156 in Winn Parish, of which he lost control and rolled several times, ejecting his passenger, who was killed when struck by an oncoming vehicle. The report also stated that “alcohol usage is suspected of Mr. Martin, Jr.” The evidence at…
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- Kennedy v. Sheriff of East Baton RougeSupreme Court of Louisiana · 2006
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