Jones v. Williams

BARRY, Judge.

The issue in this intersectional auto accident concerns the defendants’ liability. After a bench trial judgment was rendered in favor of the plaintiff and against the defen*263dant-driver and the City of New Orleans “jointly and solidarity” for $139,712.00 plus costs.

On July 7, 1983, Carolyn Jones was driving on South Dupre St. and stopped at Gravier St. for a stop sign. Her niece, Lisa Robertson, was a guest passenger. Jones could not see whether it was safe to proceed across Gravier St. because cars were parked to the corner on Gravier. Jones attempted to cross and an accident…