LeBlanc v. Metal Locking of Louisiana, Inc.

STOULIG, Judge.

This appeal presents for our consideration the sole issue of the adequacy of damages awarded by the trial court.

Plaintiffs maintain that the quantum of damages granted to Mr. and Mrs. Deus LeBlanc were so manifestly inadequate as to constitute an abuse of the lower court’s discretion, and further urges that the trial judge erred in refusing to recognize the claim of Mr. LeBlanc for the loss of future wages. The defendant answered the appeal seeking a reduction in the amount of the award to Deus LeBlanc, maintaining that the sum of $35,000 for injuries, pain and suffering is…