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Louisiana Supreme Court

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2025-CC-00971

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Louisiana Supreme Court extends subsequent-purchaser doctrine to protect holders of mineral leases, and holds that property owners may not sue for damage to property caused by mineral lessees that occurred prior to the owner's purchase

May 29, 2026

Opinion

U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging Louisiana Supreme Court to hold that a property owner may not sue for damage to property that occurred prior to the owner's purchase, and dismiss government's property-damage action against oilfield owners

January 20, 2026

U.S. Chamber Amicus Brief

Claire E. Juneau of Kean Miller LLP served as outside counsel.

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