Briggs v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

SAVOY, Judge.

This is an action in tort filed by plaintiff against defendant as the insurer of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, Municipal Bus Lines. For a cause of action plaintiff alleged she was injured on a bus owned by the City within said City Limits when she fell or was thrown to the floor of the bus from a standing position. Plaintiff alleged the cause of the accident was the negligence of the driver of the bus in (1) failing to allow passengers to be seated before leaving the bus stop; and (2) in starting his bus with a fast and jerking motion.

Defendant answered generally denying…