Biological Relation Necessary to Support Wrongful-Death or Survival Action

Before his death, a man acknkowledged a child as his child born out of wedlock. After the man's death, DNA tests showed that he was not the child's biological father. Under these facts, the Supreme Court holds that the child is not a child for purposes of wrongful death or survival actions under Civil Code Arts. 2315.1 and 2315.2. Turner v. Busby, No. 03-C-3444 (La. 9/9/04).

Posted by RPW at September 11, 2004 10:49 AM