Louisiana Law Blog
January 06, 2026
Where Did This Puddle Come From? The Impact of the United States Fifth Circuit’s Opinion in Howard v. Brookshire Grocery Company on Merchant Liability Claims
Where Did This Puddle Come From? The Impact of the United States Fifth Circuit’s Opinion in Howard v. Brookshire Grocery Company on Merchant Liability Claims
“Where did this puddle come from?” is a simple question. However, the failure of a plaintiff to answer this question may result in dismissal of a case under the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s recent opinion in Howard v. Brookshire Grocery Company. On November 6, 2025, the Fifth Circuit affirmed a […]
