Givens v. Held

SARTAIN, Judge.

Herman Givens appeals the dismissal of his claim against R. Scott Held and his liability insurer for damages arising out of a rear-end collision. The trial court found that plaintiff’s negligence was the sole and proximate cause of the accident. Joining with plaintiff Givens in this appeal is inter-venor, Casualty Reciprocal Exchange, which seeks reimbursement of workmen’s compensation payments made to Givens.

The accident occurred on July 14,1976, at approximately 11:40 a. m. at the intersection of Florida Boulevard and North 13th Street in Baton Rouge. At this location,…