Legal Opinion

Worsham v. Hanover Insurance Co.

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided December 3, 1979No. 14003PublishedCited by 1 opinion

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…

2Cases cited9 opinions

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  3. Gaspard v. LeMaireSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1963
  4. Druilhet v. Trinity Universal Ins. Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1978
  5. Woods v. Cumis Ins. Society, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1978

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3Cited by1 opinion

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