Legal Opinion
De Battista v. Southern Pacific Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided May 5, 1969No. 3307PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SAMUEL, Judge.
Plaintiff filed this suit under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act for personal injuries and related damages sustained in an accident which occurred during his employment by the defendant, a railroad engaged in the interstate carriage of freight and passengers. The case was tried to a jury, which rendered a verdict in the total sum of $6,400, and that verdict was made the judgment of the court. Defendant has ap*553pealed. In this court appellant does not contest liability; its only contention is that the amount of the award for pain and suffering is excessive. When reduced by…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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- Gaspard v. LeMaireSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1963
- Ballard v. National Indemnity Company of Omaha, Neb.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1964
- Lomenick v. SchoefflerSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1967
- Luquette v. BouillionLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1966
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Sacco v. LavioletteLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1973
- Cavalier v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1971