Legal Opinion
Abadie v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided April 11, 2001No. Nos. 00-CA-344, c/w 00-CA-345 to 00-CA-856PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
| .¡ROBERT L. LOBRANO, Judge Pro Tempore.
Plaintiff, Clarence Dufrene, sued certain Avondale Executive Officers and numerous manufacturers of asbestos-containing products alleging that he sustained injuries as a result of exposure to those products while working at Avondale Shipyards, Inc. His individual suit was consolidated for trial with numerous other plaintiffs who also worked at Avondale. After trial, the jury awarded Mr. Dufrene $6,000.00 against various defendants. That award was increased by the trial judge on motion for JNOV to $18,500.00. The instant appeal of Mr. Dufrene’s case was…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Abadie v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 2001
- Holmes v. CaeserLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1988
- Morris v. Players Lake Charles, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 2000
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