Hayes v. State Farm Insurance Co.

hAt issue are the trial court’s assessment of 50/50 fault to the two drivers and amount of damages awarded plaintiffs, Mary C. and John Wayne Hayes, for injuries resulting from an auto accident. The judgment of the trial court is amended and, as amended, affirmed.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On December 28, 2001, a car driven by Leora Johnson and insured by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company collided with a vehicle driven by Mary C. Hayes on U.S. Highway 371 in Coushatta. Both vehicles were southbound on the north/south running road.

On the east side of the highway, Piggly…