Kennedy v. Insurance Co. of North America

HOOD, Judge.

This is a suit for damages for personal injuries which plaintiff, Gus H. Kennedy, sustained when the rear of his automobile was struck by a truck owned by J & J Distributors of Rapides Parish, Louisiana. The defendant is Insurance Company of North America, the liability insurer of the owner and operator of the truck. Judgment was rendered by the trial court in favor of plaintiff, awarding him $1,000.00 as general damages, and $103.75 as special damages, making a total award of $1,103.-75. Plaintiff appealed.

The sole issue presented is whether the award of general damages made by…