Carrion v. Sandifer

11 Jorge Carrion appeals a judgment finding that he failed to own or maintain compulsory motor vehicle liability security in violation of La. R.S. 32:866 A(l) (the “no pay, no play” statute) and could not recover damages from his tortfeasor’s insurer, National Automotive Insurance Company (“National”). He urges a good faith exception to the statute. For the reasons expressed, we affirm.

Factual Background

The accident occurred shortly after midnight on August 2, 2003. Carrion was exiting the parking lot of Blockbuster Video on Mansfield Road. With a green light, he pulled onto Jewella Road in…