Kelly v. Bonnet

CLEVELAND J. MARCEL, Sr., Judge Pro Tem.

Plaintiff, a passenger on a New Orleans Public Service, Inc. (NOPSI) streetcar, was injured when the streetcar collided with an automobile. Plaintiff named as defendants, NOPSI, Richard Bonnet (driver of the streetcar), and John Madere (the driver of the automobile involved in the collision). After trial on the merits, the trial court rendered judgment in favor of plaintiff and against the three defendants in solido in the amount of $45,000 plus medical expenses of $2,832.12. Defendants NOSPI and Richard. Bonnet appeal that judgment to this court.

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