Monnier v. Boutte

KLEES, Judge.

The sole issue presented on appeal is the quantum of a jury award for damages resulting from a rear end collision. The plaintiff was awarded total damages in the amount of $20,000. Plaintiff contends that the amount awarded was so inadequate that it constituted an abuse of discretion. We agree and amend the judgment accordingly.

On October 31, 1979, Plaintiff-Linda B. Monnier was injured when the vehicle she was driving was hit from the rear by an automobile owned and operated by defendant-Edwin Boutte. Plaintiff filed suit against Boutte, Dairyland Insurance Company (the Boutte…