Haygood v. Wood

DOUCET, Judge.

This appeal arises out of a suit for damages incurred when the vehicle driven by Gertrude Haygood was hit by the passing vehicle driven by William Wood as she made a left turn. Haygood filed suit naming as defendants, Wood, his liability insurer, Insurance Company of North America (I.N.A./CIGNA), and Allstate Insurance Company (Allstate), as uninsured motorist carrier for Haygood.

A jury trial was held. After deliberation the jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendants finding no negligence on the part of Wood. Judgement was rendered in favor of Wood and I.N.A./CIGNA…