Teasley v. Mathis

Undercofler, Presiding Justice.

Lucius Teasley, appellant, raised the question in the trial court whether the Georgia "no fault” automobile insurance law is unconstitutional because it disallows an accident victim who does not sustain "serious injury” from suing for exemplary damages. Summary judgment was granted against Teasley, sustaining the no fault law. He appeals. We affirm.

Teasley’s car was struck from behind by appellee Mathis’ while driving in Bibb County. Teasley’s losses, which did not include "serious injury” 1 under the statute, were paid by his insurer according to the Act.…