Sparks v. United Title & Abstract, LLC

[¡.The plaintiffs, Claude Edward Sparks and Linda G. Sparks (“the Sparks”), appeal a summary judgment dismissing their claims of negligence and breach of a title insurance contract against the defendants, United Title & Abstract, LLC, (“United Title”), and First American Title Insurance Company (“First American”). The issue presented is the same as that addressed in Thomas v. Lewis, 475 So.2d 52 (La.App. 2d Cir.1985), namely, “whether the exercise of an option to renew in a recorded lease is required to be recorded to have effect as to third party purchasers of the property.” Id., at 54. We…