Legal Opinion
Godeau v. Roadway Express, Inc.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided September 11, 1974No. 4640PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MILLER, Judge.
Plaintiff Chester J. Godeau appeals the judgment dismissing his claim for personal injuries suffered when his wrecker and tow were rearended by an overtaking truck. We affirm.
Defendant Roadway Express, Inc.’s 71,000 pound rig was being driven by Walter Alls. He was eastbound on Highway 190 approximately one mile west of Law-tell. Alls was driving about 45 mph at 2:30 a. m. during a light rain. His lights were on dim because there were two oncoming cars approaching. Just as the first car was even with Alls and the second car was close behind it, Alls saw the ghost of the rear end…
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