Davis v. American Universal Insurance

JANVIER, Judge.

This suit results from an accident in which Bernice Davis, wife of Clarence Fritz, a domestic servant in the employ of Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Rault, slipped and fell to the floor of the wash-room allegedly as the result of soapy water which had overflowed from the sink.

The employer had secured a policy of liability insurance from the American Universal Insurance Company and the said insurer was made the sole defendant.

Bernice Davis prayed for judgment for $7500.00 for past and future pain and suffering and her husband, as head of the community, prayed for judgment for $2500.00 to…