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CAMPBELL v. OTIS ELEVATOR CO.

No. 85-3749.

808 F.2d 429 (1987)

Katie R. CAMPBELL, wife of/ and Willie Campbell, Plaintiffs-Appellees, and International Insurance Company, Intervenor-Appellee, v. OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY, Defendant-Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

Rehearing and Rehearing Denied March 2, 1987.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

C. Edgar Cloutier, New Orleans, La., for defendant-appellant.

Allain F. Hardin, New Orleans, La., for Campbell.

Maria I. O'Byrne Stephenson, New Orleans, La., for Intern. Ins. Co.

Before GARZA, DAVIS, and JONES, Circuit Judges.

Rehearing and Rehearing En Banc Denied March 2, 1987.

EDITH H. JONES, Circuit Judge:

In this diversity case, the plaintiffs, Katie R. Campbell joined by her husband, Willie Campbell, were awarded damages from Otis Elevator Co. ("Otis") for the injuries Mrs. Campbell sustained when she attempted to board an elevator. Responding to Otis's points on appeal, we find error in the trial court's charge and therefore reverse and remand for a new trial.

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