Appropriates funds for payment of judgment in the matter of "Kirk Waters and Deborah Waters v. United Fire & Casualty, Acme Glass & Mirror Co., Inc., and State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development"
Impact
The enactment of HB 172 is designed to facilitate the payment of legal judgments, which is a critical aspect of maintaining trust in the judicial system and the government’s commitment to uphold legal rulings. By appropriating the necessary funds, it helps to ensure that parties who have successfully sued the state receive their due compensation, thus upholding the state's legal responsibilities and reinforcing the principle that legal judgments must be honored.
Summary
House Bill 172 pertains to the appropriation of funds from the state general fund of Louisiana for the fiscal year 2015-2016. This bill specifically allocates the sum of $10,000 to pay a consent judgment resulting from a legal case involving Kirk Waters and Deborah Waters against United Fire & Casualty, Acme Glass & Mirror Co., Inc., and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The bill is straightforward in its intent to ensure that the state fulfills its financial obligations stemming from judicial decisions.
Sentiment
Overall, the sentiment surrounding HB 172 appears to be neutral, as the bill addresses a financial obligation rather than a contentious policy issue. There may be general support among legislators for fulfilling approved legal settlements, although no particular sentiment indicators—such as extensive debate or vocal opposition—are prominently noted in the discussions pertaining to this bill.
Contention
There do not appear to be notable points of contention surrounding HB 172, as the financial appropriation for legal settlements is often a standard and procedural aspect of legislative functions. However, discussions on similar bills may occasionally surface concerns regarding state budget allocations and priorities, particularly if funds are being redirected from other essential public services. Nonetheless, in this instance, the specificity of the appropriation minimizes broader disputes.
Appropriates funds for payment of judgment in the matter of "State Farm Fire and Casualty Company v. Grady Crawford Construction, Inc. of Baton Rouge and State of Louisiana, DOTD"
Appropriates funds for payment of judgment against DOTD in the matter of "Annette Tyler and Murphy Tyler, Sr. v. State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development"
Appropriates funds for payment of judgment against DOTD in the matter of "Christina C. Spurlock and Ray Spurlock v. Travelers Property Casualty Company of America, Inc., et al"
Appropriates funds for payment of judgment in the matter of "Angela Harris, et al. v. State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development"
Appropriates funds for payment of judgment against the Department of Transportation and Development in the matter of "Rashad Oubre & Maureen T. Oubre v. Christopher Webb and USAA Property & Casualty Company and the State of Louisiana DOTD"
Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit entitled Louisiana Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company v. State of Louisiana, through the Department of Transportation and Development
Appropriates funds for payment of judgment against the Department of Transportation and Development in the matter of "James Brinson, Jr., et al v. State of Louisiana"