Maurer v. Fidelity

SAVOY, Judge.

This is a companion case to the case of Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York v. Aetna Life and Casualty Company et al., 244 So.2d 255 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1971), decided this date. See that case for a discussion of the facts and the holding as to liability.

The remaining issue is that of quantum. The district court awarded plaintiff $5,-000.00 for pain and suffering, and $2,000.-00 for future loss of wages and for physical disability, past and future. These awards were in addition to the award to plaintiff of $100.00 for his deductible loss on his car, and the special awards to…