Louisiana Supreme Court Clarifies Doctrine of Vicarious Liability

On April 21, 2026, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Lacy v. Ibarra, holding that the doctrine of vicarious liability (respondeat superior) did not render the employer liable for the negligence of its employee who was involved in a motor vehicle accident on her commute into work, even if the employer paid the employee’s relocation or mileage expenses. Mandeville attorneys Mike Alker and Jim Rather help clients navigate the complexities of Louisiana personal injury law.