Legal Opinion
American Central Insurance Co. v. Boucher & Slack Insurance Agency
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided April 7, 2004No. 38,310-CAPublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
11 GASKINS, J.
The plaintiff, American Central Insurance Company, appeals the trial court judgment applying principles of comparative fault in apportioning damages arising from the failure of its agent, Boucher & Slack Insurance Agency, Inc., to obtain an uninsured motorist coverage form from an insured. For the following reasons, we reverse the trial court judgment.
FACTS
Boucher & Slack Insurance Agency, Inc. (Boucher & Slack) is an independent insurance agency selling policies for numerous insurers, including the plaintiff, American Central Insurance Company (American). Over the years, Teddy…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Chiasson v. WhitneyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1983
- Gardiner v. Commercial Union Ins. CompaniesLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1986
- Richard v. AM. FEDERATION OF UNIONS, ETC.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1979
- American Fire & Marine Ins. Co. v. SeymourLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1932
- Toups v. Equitable Life Assur.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1995
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