Legal Opinion

Johnson v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided March 7, 1979No. 6900Published

1Opinion of the Court

WATSON, Judge.

Plaintiff, Elverna Johnson was injured while riding as a guest passenger in an automobile which was struck from the rear by an automobile insured by defendant, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. A third car, insured by defendant, Beacon National Insurance Company, then struck the second car. It is alleged that the third car caused a second impact with the Johnson car which contributed to plaintiff’s injuries. The trial court gave plaintiff Johnson a judgment against State Farm for $7,500 in general damages and $1,266.91 in special damages but dismissed the suit…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Arceneaux v. DomingueSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1978
  2. Gulf States Utilities Company v. GuidryLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1966
  3. Teissier v. StewartLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1929

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