Legal Opinion
Swinea v. Humana Inc.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided February 15, 2017No. 51,179-CAPublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGarrett, J.
It Humana, Inc., appeals from a trial court judgment denying its request to annul a default judgment rendered against it. The plaintiff, Michael Swinea, answers the appeal, seeking attorney fees for responding to Humana’s appeal. We affirm the trial court judgment and award the plaintiff additional attorney fees of $1,000.
FACTS
The plaintiff was employed at Graphic Packaging in West Monroe when he became disabled around April 1, 2012. He was covered by a disability insurance policy obtained through his employment from Kanawha Insurance Company (“Kana-wha”).1 He was paid disability benefits of…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Arias v. Stolthaven New Orleans, L.L.C.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 2009
- Brown v. Trinity Ins. Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1985
- Sudds v. Protective Cas. Ins. Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1989
- Martin v. SandersLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2002
- Johnston v. BroussardLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2006
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