Williams v. Timphony

BOUTALL, Judge.

This suit arises out of two collisions on the Wisner Overpass, a four lane roadway with dividing median, in the City of New Orleans. The night of February 9, 1973 was a cold and stormy one; it had snowed almost all day and ice was forming on many of the city’s overpasses. Juan Cardoza, with his wife and child, attempted to traverse the Wisner Overpass at approximately 8:30 that evening. The Cardoza vehicle failed to get to the crest of the overpass due to its lack of speed and the icy conditions. Being unable to get over the crest and unwilling to back down the slope, Mr.…