Legal Opinion
Futch v. Attwood
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided June 18, 1997No. 97-259PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
11 SAUNDERS, Judge.
In this malpractice action, the only issues are quantum and legal interest. Both parties contest the $425,000.00 general damages awarded for a minor decedent’s conscious pain and suffering, and for the mother’s grief, loss of love, affection and consortium. Finally, defendant complains of the assessment of pre-judgment legal interest on the $100,000.00 previously tendered by the tort-feasor. We reverse the contested legal interest award and otherwise affirm.
1 -¿FACTS
The facts leading to this controversy are largely undisputed. This malpractice suit against Dr. Charles R.…
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