Simmons v. Transit Management of Southeast Louisiana, Inc.

hPLOTKIN, Judge.

Defendant, Transit Management of Southeast Louisiana, Inc. (“TMSEL”), seeks review of a trial court judgment granting a motion to compel in favor of plaintiffs, Clifton and Evelyn Simmons. We grant the writ, but deny relief and affirm the trial court judgment.

The underlying suit arises out of a May 5, 1998, accident involving Mr. Simmons, who is now deceased. Mr. Simmons, who was wheelchair-bound, had been a passenger on a special lift van used by TMSEL to transport handicapped persons. The special lift van had transported Mr. Simmons to his home, where he and his wheelchair…