B.J. McAdams, Inc. v. Stewart

GUIDRY, Judge.

This appeal is a sequel to our decision in Danny Gene Hefner v. B.J. McAdams, Inc., et al., 487 So.2d 505 (La.App. 3rd Cir.1986). A brief history of this matter is necessary for a complete understanding of the issue presented on this appeal.

Hefner brought suit to recover damages for injuries sustained when a car driven by him was rear-ended by an eighteen wheel tractor trailer. Hefner brought suit against Michael Bixler, the truck driver; his employer, B.J. McAdams, Inc. (Mc-Adams); and, their insurer, Lloyds of London (Lloyds). The matter was tried to a jury and subsequently,…