Bennett v. Bardwell

STOKER, Judge.

Warren Bennett sued Gerald Bardwell, Bardwell’s insurer, and the State of Louisiana, through the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), to recover damages resulting from a vehicular collision between Bennett and Bardwell. Bard-well and his insurer were released on a partial judgment of dismissal. After trial the judge found that the State was fully responsible, resting “upon either negligence (La.C.C. Art. 2315) or strict liability (La.C.C. Art. 2317).” Bennett was awarded damages totaling $43,369.40, with interest and costs. The judge granted Bennett’s application…