Lorick v. Direct General Insurance Co. of Louisiana

It Direct General Insurance Company of Louisiana (Direct General) appeals the February 29, 2008, trial court judgment in favor of John Lorick d/b/a South Park Auto Sales (South Park) for $15,338.82 plus legal interest from the date of judicial demand along with $6,450.00 in attorney’s fees and costs. In answering the appeal, South Park sought additional attorney’s fees for the appeal. For the following reasons, we amend and affirm the judgment.

FACTS

Jewell Scott purchased a 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix from South Park on October 11, 2004, for $4,012.77. South Park had a security interest in the…