Bennett v. Employers' Liability Assurance Corp.

BARHAM, Justice.

We granted writs on application of the defendant, and since this case involves the same issue as Deshotel v. Travelers Indemnity Company, we ordered the cases consolidated for argument. See Deshotel v. Travelers Indemnity Co., infra.

The plaintiff in the instant case, Laddie J. Bennett, filed suit against his automobile insurer, alleging that he received personal injuries and was otherwise damaged by the negligent operation of his automobile by his minor child, Richard C. Bennett. The suit was instituted under the direct action statute, R.S. 22:655, against Employers’ Liability…