Harris v. Lewis

SEXTON, Judge.

The plaintiffs, Gene Harris and Willie Jean Harris, appeal a summary judgment rendered in favor of defendant, Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association (LIGA). That judgment dismissed plaintiffs’ claims against LIGA for amounts owed to plaintiffs by an insolvent insurer in excess of the insurance policy limits, plus penalties and attorney fees. We affirm.

Plaintiffs were involved in a two-vehicle automobile accident with Steve and Eva Lewis. The Lewis vehicle was insured by Louisiana Indemnity Insurance Company (Louisiana Indemnity) with liability limits of $10,000 per person and…