Vega v. St. Bernard Water District No. 1

BARRY, Judge.

Plaintiffs minor son was awarded damages for personal injuries and defendant now appeals on liability and quantum.

The record shows that plaintiff’s 13 year-old son was riding his “dirt bike” on the shoulder of Judge Perez Drive in Chal-mette. “Breakaway” fire plugs are located along the shoulder, one of which had previously been demolished causing its pipe to be exposed approximately six inches above the ground.

The youngster testified that while proceeding along the shoulder he observed a tomato can in his path which he avoided and then felt his left foot strike something. He…