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Barker v. Schindler Elevator Corp.

Citations: 943 So. 2d 1099; 2006 WL 3859225Docket: 2006-CC-2416

Court: Supreme Court of Louisiana; December 7, 2006; Louisiana; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The case of Barker et al. v. Schindler Elevator Corp. et al. involves a group of plaintiffs—Billie Lorain Barker, James Barry Touchstone, Leta Faye Floyd, and Kathleen Sloan—who brought a lawsuit against multiple defendants, including Schindler Elevator Corporation and several associated companies, following an incident related to an elevator. The plaintiffs sought a writ from the Supreme Court of Louisiana. On December 8, 2006, the Supreme Court denied the writ, indicating no further action would be taken on the matter. Justice Traylor expressed a dissenting opinion, stating that he would have granted the writ, suggesting disagreement with the majority decision. The case citation is 943 So.2d 1099 (2006), and it is identified as No. 2006-CC-2416.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Writ by Supreme Court

Application: The Supreme Court of Louisiana denied the plaintiffs' request for a writ, indicating that no further judicial review or action would be taken on the matter.

Reasoning: On December 8, 2006, the Supreme Court denied the writ, indicating no further action would be taken on the matter.

Dissent in Judicial Decision

Application: Justice Traylor expressed disagreement with the majority by stating he would have granted the writ, highlighting differing judicial perspectives on the case.

Reasoning: Justice Traylor expressed a dissenting opinion, stating that he would have granted the writ, suggesting disagreement with the majority decision.