Anthony Morvant v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company v. Zurich Insurance Company, Intervenor-Appellee

AINSWORTH, Circuit Judge:

The Louisiana diversity action grows out of personal injuries suffered by a pedestrian who was hit by an automobile driven by defendant’s assured. Defendant' appeals from the District Court’s denial of its motions for a directed verdict, new trial and remittitur. Two questions are presented — whether the evidence is sufficient to support the jury verdict and, alternatively, whether the amount of damages awarded is excessive. In answer to special interroga tories, the jury found that the negligence of appellant’s insured, Terrence E. Williams, proximately caused the…