Suhre v. Jefferson Parish School Board

WICKER, Judge.

Kathy A. Suhre appeals a judgment in her favor, but finding her comparatively negligent. The defendants, Jefferson Parish School Board, Peggy Wilt, and Pelican State Mutual Insurance Company, have answered and cross-appealed. The issues are allocation of fault and damages. We modify in part and, as modified, affirm and render.

Miss Suhre and a companion were riding bicycles east on Metairie Road with Miss Suhre in the lead. A Jefferson Parish School Board bus driven by Peggy Wilt turned right onto Magnolia Street. Miss Suhre tried to go around the bus to the left and crossed into…