Legal Opinion
Vinson v. State Farm Insurance
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided November 25, 1998No. 98-CA-582PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
JDUFRESNE, Judge.
This is an appeal by plaintiff/appellant, Dennis Vinson, from a judgment of the trial court denying his post-trial motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for new trial or additur as to damages only. For the reasons set forth herein, we affirm the jury’s award of damages to the plaintiff.
On December 16, 1992, as Mr. Vinson was attempting to merge at Interstate 10 and Causeway Boulevard, his vehicle was rear ended by a vehicle being driven by Larry Lampkin. As a result of this accident, Mr. Vinson sustained injury to his back as well as property damage to his…
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- Alfonso v. Piccadilly Cafeteria, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1995
- Regan v. BandeauxLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1988
- Suarez v. ModicaLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1992
- Granger v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1987
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