Medice v. Ruiz

1CHARLES R. JONES, Judge.

The Appellant, State Farm Insurance, appeals the judgment of the district court awarding the Appellee, Veronica Medice, $20,710.80 in damages subject to a credit of $10,000. We reverse in part, amend in part, affirm as amended and vacate in part.

In 1998, Ms. Medice was in an automobile accident wherein she was rear ended by Timothy Ruiz, who was admittedly intoxicated at the time of the accident.

In the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Ms. Medice filed a Petition for Damages against Mr. Ruiz and his insurer, Allstate Insurance Company, and her insurer,…