Fredericks v. Louisiana Farm Bureau

DOUCET, Judge.

Plaintiffs on this appeal, Fred Frederick and Elizabeth Smith Frederick, assert that the amount of general damages awarded by the jury is manifestly inadequate. Defendant, Louisiana Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company, maintains that the jury did not abuse its discretion in determining the award. Defendants admitted liability; therefore, liability is not an issue before us on appeal. After trial, the jury awarded $32,500 in general damages to Mrs. Frederick. We find no abuse of discretion by the jury and affirm its award.

The plaintiffs filed this suit against Ralph Hardy and…