Richmond v. USAA Casualty Insurance Co.

I,MICHAEL E. KIRBY, Judge.

This is an appeal following a trial on the merits from the First City Court of the City of New Orleans involving an automobile accident. Plaintiff was awarded property damages for his vehicle, and the defendant appealed. For the reasons hereinafter stated we reverse.

STATEMENT OF FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY:

This is an action for property damages arising out of a rear-end collision. Plaintiff, Cedric Richmond (Richmond), filed suit against Joseph Shorter, III, claiming Shorter, III was the driver of the vehicle that rear ended him. Also sued was USAA Casualty…