Williams v. McCrory's Department Store

STOULIG, Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment awarding plaintiff, Justina Williams, $3,150 for. injuries she allegedly incurred on or about July 31, 1974 in McCrory’s Department Store in the City of New Orleans. Plaintiff alleged she was struck from behind and knocked off balance by a store security guard or a fleeing shoplifter he was pursuing. Defendants, McCrory’s Department Store; Rapid American, the store’s management corporation; and CNA Insurance Company, the liability insurer, have appealed, seeking reversal on liability, or alternatively, a reduction in quantum.

Plaintiff testified…