LaGrappe v. Progressive Security Insurance Co.

11This matter concerns an accident which occurred on Interstate 210 in Calcasieu Parish, as a Claiborne Parish Sheriffs Deputy escorted a funeral procession onto the interstate. A van driven by Conor English rear-ended a stationary vehicle occupied by Wayne LaGrappe, the driver, and his wife, causing severe injuries to both. After the trial, the jury found the Sheriffs Department 65% at fault for causing the accident, and English 35% at fault.

A trial court’s findings regarding percentages of fault are factual, and will not be disturbed on appeal unless clearly wrong. Socorro v. City of New…