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· 5/15/1876

Irwin v. City of New Orleans

Citations

  • 28 La. Ann. 670

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  • punitive damages of $600,000; economic damages of $279.05, for 2,150:1 ratio, for false arrest and confiscation of lunch voucher by casino security officer
  • applying the public function test to private guards
  • applying the public function test to private guards

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Judges: Taliaferro, Wyly

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