Smith v. Harrah's New Orleans Management Co.

PER CURIAM: *

Before the court are the appeal and cross-appeal of the jury’s findings in this personal injury action. For the reasons stated below, we affirm in part and reverse and remand in part.

I. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

On December 10, 2003, Shaun Smith got in his father’s truck — a 2002 F350 diesel-engine truck, with two front wheels and four rear wheels — and drove to Harrah’s casino' in New Orleans. Over the course of an hour, he lost all of his money ($300-100) playing blackjack. While at the table, he consumed between two and four alcoholic drinks. After losing, he went to retrieve his…