Fontenot v. Continental Insurance

MILLER, Judge.

Shelton S. Fontenot seeks damages for personal injuries from The Continental Insurance Company, insurer of Reed Gas Company, resulting from a March 15, 1968 accident which occurred in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Defendant conceded liability, and the only issue both on trial and before us is: What damages should be awarded to plaintiff ?

The trial court awarded $4,000 for physical pain and suffering and mental anxiety, together with $900 in property damage and $513 in medical expenses. Defendant appealed suspensively and submits that the award is excessive.

Shortly after the accident,…