Louisiana Supreme Court Holds Punitive Damages Are Available Under General Maritime Law Against Products Liability Defendant
The Energy Law
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Case: Warren v. While the boat was on plane, the hydraulic steering system manufactured by defendant Teleflex suddenly failed due to fluid loss, causing the boat to turn violently with the motor going into a free spin (known in the industry as a “J-hook” or “kill spin”). Shelter Mutual Ins. 2016-C-1647 (La. 10/18/17), So.
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