FINLEY v. BASS

No. 17289-CA.

478 So.2d 608 (1985)

Arwood L. FINLEY, et ux, Appellee, v. Pearl BASS, Franklin Parish School Board and Shelter Insurance Companies, Appellant.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Second Circuit.

October 30, 1985.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Dimos, Brown, Erskine, Burkett & Smith by David G. Erskine, Monroe, for appellee.

Hudson, Potts & Bernstein by Gordon L. James, Monroe, for Pearl Bass and Shelter Ins. Co.

John B. Knight, Jr., Winnsboro, for Franklin Parish School.

Before JASPER E. JONES, SEXTON and NORRIS, JJ.


NORRIS, Judge.

This is a suit for personal injuries and other related damages arising from a collision between a car and a school bus. The plaintiff, Arwood L. Finley, prevailed at trial, receiving $60,000 for pain and suffering, $178,000 for lost wages and lost earning capacity, and about $12,000 for medicals. His wife, Mrs. Finley, also received $5,000 for loss of consortium. The defendants were Pearl Bass, the driver of the school bus, Shelter Insurance Company...

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