Bridgewater v. New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

MAX N. TOBIAS, JR., JUDGE.

hThe plaintiff, Emanuel Bridgewater, appeals the granting of summary judgment in favor of the defendants, New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (“RTA”) and the City of New Orleans (“City”); dismissing his claims for personal injuries sustained when he was allegedly run over by a RTA bus. The RTA answered the appeal requesting attorney’s fees and costs ■against Mr. Bridgewater for filing a frivolous appeal. For the reasons that follow, we affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Facts and Procedural Background

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