while its true that in the past we've written our admiration for 9th jdc judge donald t. johnson, we dont mind seeing any of them reversed for good reason. 'good reason' is of course whether or not we agree.
but after reading this opinion along with the dissent of justice marc t. amy its hard to see how the plaintiff has a case really.
A material fact is one whose existence or nonexistence is essential to plaintiff's cause of action under the applicable theory of recovery. Thus, facts are material if they potentially insure or preclude recovery, affect a litigant’s ultimate success, or determine the outcome of the legal dispute. Smith v. Our Lady of the Lake Hosp., Inc., 93-2512 (La.7/5/94), 639 So.2d 730. ~ page 6
