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Nature's Fury or Human Blunder? The 'Act of God' Defense in Louisiana

Date: 10/01/2005

Louisiana recognizes the principle that an "act of God" can be a complete defense to liability for negligence and strict liability claims.

Author(s): Glenn M. Farnet

Area(s): Mass Tort and Class Action Litigation Defense , Environmental Litigation , Insurance Coverage and Recovery , Pipeline Rupture Litigation , Products Liability , Toxic Tort Litigation , Water Enforcement / Clean Water Act and White-Collar Criminal Defense

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