Worsham v. Hanover Insurance Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
1Opinion of the Court
JONES, Judge.
Defendant, Hanover Insurance Company, appeals a general damage award in favor of plaintiff, Margie Worsham, in the amount of $10,000. The sole issue on appeal is the quantum awarded to Mrs. Worsham. We reduce the general damages award to the sum of $6,500 and as amended, affirm.
On September 11, 1977 Mrs. Worsham was injured in a three-car collision. She had stopped her vehicle at an intersection and was signalling for a left turn. Another vehicle, driven by a Mr. Banks, stopped behind Mrs. Worsham as she waited an opportunity to turn. Defendant, Mance-field Eatman, traveling…
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