Legal Opinion

Lastrapes v. Progressive Security Insurance Co.

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided December 9, 2009No. 09-367PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

PAINTER, Judge.

| plaintiffs and Defendants appeal the jury’s award of damages as well as the trial court’s rulings on certain post-trial motions. For the following reasons, we affirm in part, reverse in part, and render.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

James Lastrapes was involved in an automobile accident on November 13, 2004. His 1999 Chevy van was struck once in the rear door by a vehicle driven by Leslie Vizinat while she was attempting to make a left hand turn. The van sustained $1,599.81 in property damages. Mr. Las-trapes alleges that he injured his neck, shoulders, and back. He and…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. Coco v. Winston Industries, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1977
  2. Youn v. Maritime Overseas Corp.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1993
  3. Mart v. HillSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1987
  4. Wainwright v. FontenotSupreme Court of Louisiana · 2000
  5. Anderson v. New Orleans Public Service, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1991

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3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Lastrapes v. Progressive Security Insurance Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 2010

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