Fireman's Insurance v. Jones

Conley Byrd, Justice.

TMp action was tried upon the theory that the Louisiana tort-feasor’s liability insurance carrier through fraud and deceit lulled the injured parties into a sense of security until Louisiana’s one-year prescription ran on their claim. The carrier, Firemen’s Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey, appeals from jury verdicts awarding Mrs. Zelma Jones $15,000; her daughter, Paula Jones, $1,000; her husband. Elston Jones, $1,000; and her brother, Jerry Ezell. $5,000. Elston Jones cross appeals on the basis that the $1,000 verdict in his favor is inadequate. Leo Ezell, father…