Surtain v. Carriere

I .LANDRIEU, Judge.

Defendant, Transit Management of Southeast Louisiana d/b/a/ Regional Transit Authority [“RTA”], appeals the trial court’s judgment awarding plaintiff, Myrna Surtain, $350.00 in attorney’s fees plus $15.00 in costs incurred by her in bringing a motion to compel settlement. Finding merit in the RTA’s appeal, we reverse.

Plaintiffs personal injury suit against the RTA was settled prior to trial. When she did not receive the settlement funds after a lapse of sixty days, plaintiff filed a Motion to Compel Settlement and for Sanctions. On the day of the hearing, the RTA tendered…