Legal Opinion
Cantwell v. Garcia
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided April 6, 1988No. 88 C-0350PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PLOTKIN, Judge.
The issue in this writ is whether a defendant may compel an independent psy*722chological examination by a non-physician prior to trial when the plaintiff seeks psychological damages and has been examined by his own non-physician psychological expert.
Plaintiff, William Cantwell (Cantwell), claims physical and psychological damages as a result of an auto accident which occurred October 25, 1985. A psychological examination of him and his wife was conducted by Brian Jordan, Ph.D. The psychological reports were furnished to defendant-relator, Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. (Liberty),…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Viator v. SonnierLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1978
- LaFleur v. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Lake CharlesLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1967
- Webb v. Insurance Co. of North AmericaLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1981
- Alugas v. HalbertLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1979
- Greco v. PaternostroLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1974
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Williams v. SmithSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1991
- Cantwell v. GarciaSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1988