Williams v. Crown Zellerbach Corp.’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “Initially, it must be pointed out that La.C.C.P. art. 74 is an exception to the general rules of venue established by La.C.C.P. art. 42, and as such, art. 74 must be strictly construed.... Plaintiff's only basis for contending that venue is in St. Tammany under art. 74 is his argument that `the damages were sustained' there. In support of this contention plaintiff argues in brief that the corrosive effect of the Washington Parish exposure continued at his residence in St. Tammany causing his lung disease, and thus his damages were `sustained' there. Yet plaintiff has not alleged or introduced any evidence that his damages were sustained in St. Tammany Parish. Under the circumstances in this record, we feel plaintiff has not alleged or shown any facts that would support application of the art. 74 exception to the general venue rules of art. 42.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 509 So. 2d 12 - Belser v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins.