Fishman Haygood Secures Unanimous Louisiana Supreme Court Victory for ASM Global

Fishman Haygood is pleased to announce that Partner Tad Bartlett secured a significant appellate victory at the Louisiana Supreme Court on March 31, 2026, on behalf of client ASM Global, LLC.

In a rare procedural outcome, the Court granted certiorari and issued a per curiam opinion reversing the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal, without oral argument, in a unanimous 7-0 decision.

The firm represents ASM Global in litigation arising from the alleged defective roof replacement of the Caesars Louisiana Superdome. ASM was brought into the case through third-party claims asserted by the roofing contractor and roofing material manufacturer. The trial court granted ASM’s exception of no cause of action and dismissed those third-party claims.

On appeal, the Fourth Circuit reversed, raising important questions regarding the scope of Louisiana third-party pleading practice and the standards governing amendments to pleadings. Tad sought review from the Louisiana Supreme Court, which granted the writ and reinstated the trial court’s dismissal of the claims against ASM.

In its per curiam opinion, the Court held that while evidence of fault by ASM may be admissible, ASM is not liable to the third-party plaintiffs for all or part of the principal demand. The Court therefore reinstated the dismissal and remanded the matter for further proceedings.

This decision not only delivers a successful outcome for ASM Global but also provides important guidance on Louisiana procedural law governing third-party claims.

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