Dufour v. Gordon

J2DALEY, Judge.

This is an appeal by the plaintiff, Karen Dufour, in a personal injury lawsuit stemming from an automobile accident. For reasons assigned, we affirm the judgment of the trial court and remand this matter for further proceedings.

FACTS

On February 16, 1996, the Mrs. Dufour was driving northbound on Clearview Parkway in Metairie, Louisiana, when she was struck from the rear by a tractor-trailer truck driven by Johnnie L. Gordon. At the time of the accident, Mr. Gordon was in the course and scope of his employment with Alabama Food Service, Inc. Mrs. Dufour filed suit for injuries…