Legal Opinion
Blanchard v. Hicks
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided May 2, 2018No. CA 17–1045PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CONERY, Judge.
*876The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants, GoAuto Insurance Company (GoAuto), and its insured, Demetrius J. Hicks (Mr. Hicks), dismissing the plaintiff Christopher Blanchard's claim for damages allegedly sustained after the patrol car he was driving was struck by Mr. Hicks's vehicle. An unknown thief had stolen the Hicks's vehicle and had abandoned the vehicle just before the collision while the Hicks's vehicle was in gear and still running. Mr. Blanchard appeals. For the following reasons, we affirm.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
Mr. Blanchard filed suit…
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