Damico v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

SAVOY, Judge.

This is a companion case to Boyd, et al v. Damico, et al, 230 So.2d 425, (La.App. 3 Cir. 1969). The issue of liability was discussed in the opinion of that case, and the only remaining issue involves quantum.

The record shows that Mrs. Damico saw Dr. Thomas M. Reed, general practitioner, in Alexandria, Louisiana, on April 9, 1968, and May 1, 1968. Dr. Reed testified on deposition that the physical examination on April 9, 1968, was essentially negative, except for some tenderness over the proximal portion of the left clavicle, which was not severe. There were no significant…