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Doyle v. Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc.

Citations: 765 So. 2d 338; 2000 WL 917362Docket: 2000-C-1265

Court: Supreme Court of Louisiana; June 16, 2000; Louisiana; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The case involves multiple plaintiffs, Anica A. Doyle, Leodell Jackson, Mellody A. Jackson, Albert O. Fisher, and Marion P. Fisher, who filed suit against Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Clifton C. Richard, and Allstate Insurance Company. The Supreme Court of Louisiana reviewed the case under the docket number 2000-C-1265. On June 16, 2000, the court denied the petition, with Chief Justice Calogero not participating in the panel's decision. The brief nature of the ruling suggests that the court did not find sufficient grounds to overturn lower court decisions or to grant the relief sought by the plaintiffs.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Petition for Review

Application: The Supreme Court of Louisiana determined that the plaintiffs' petition did not present sufficient grounds to warrant a review of the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: On June 16, 2000, the court denied the petition, with Chief Justice Calogero not participating in the panel's decision.

Participation of Justices in Decision-Making

Application: Chief Justice Calogero did not participate in the decision-making process for the denial of the petition in this case.

Reasoning: On June 16, 2000, the court denied the petition, with Chief Justice Calogero not participating in the panel's decision.