Pittman v. Dow Jones & Co., Inc.

ORDER AND REASONS

FELDMAN, District Judge.

The parties agree that this case may be resolved on the cross-motions for summary judgment which are presently before the Court. The facts have been stipulated, and the only issue is one of law: Whether, under Article 2315 of the Louisiana Civil Code, a newspaper of general circulation is liable to its readers for the unintentional publication of a fraudulent advertisement. The Court holds that a newspaper is not liable under the facts of this case for the unintentional publication of a fraudulent advertisement and, therefore, the defendant’s motion…