Burley v. New Orleans Public Service, Inc.

BARRY, Judge.

Plaintiff sued New Orleans Public Service, Inc. (NOPSI) for injuries she allegedly received while a passenger on defendant’s bus. The trial judge awarded $3,500.00 for her injuries and $560.37 for medical expenses. Defendant appeals only on the issue of negligence.

The record shows that plaintiff boarded the bus at Carondelet and Canal Streets with several other passengers. After getting aboard she realized that she didn’t have exact change, placed her package(s) * on a seat, paid her fare and proceeded toward the rear of the bus carrying the package(s). Plaintiff testified that…