Hoskins v. State Through Division of Administration , Office of Community Development

Defendant seeks review in this appeal of a district court judgment ordering it to pay plaintiff $ 100,000.00 for breach of contract and $ 9,600.00 for mental anguish. We affirm the award for breach of contract, but reverse the award for mental anguish.

PROCEDURAL AND FACTUAL BACKGROUND

In August 2005, the New Orleans home of Harry D. Hoskins, III and his wife, Maureen R. Hoskins was severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina. The damage was so severe that the home had to be demolished. The Hoskins decided to rebuild their home at the same location, but in such a manner that it would be able to…