Guidry v. Missouri Pacific Railroad

CUTRER, Judge.

Defendants, Missouri Pacific Railroad Company and the Department of Highways of the State of Louisiana appeal from a judgment awarding Keith Guidry $12,500.00 as damages for the loss of four teeth and for pain and suffering.

This case was consolidated for trial and appeal with Hebert v. Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, 366 So.2d 608. For reasons assigned therein the court judgment is affirmed as to liability of the defendants.

Defendants contend the award should be reduced to $5,000.00.

Dr. Louis Weinstein’s report reflects that when he saw Keith immediately after the accident he…