THOMAS v. FIRST ASSUR. LIFE OF AMERICA

No. 91-599.

606 So.2d 957 (1992)

Jimmie THOMAS, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. FIRST ASSURANCE LIFE OF AMERICA, Defendant-Appellant.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit.

Writ Denied December 11, 1992.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Edwards Law Firm, E. Byrne Edwards, Lafayette, for defendant-appellant.

Blake Deshotels, Ville Platte, for plaintiff-appellee.

Before DOUCET and YELVERTON, JJ., and CULPEPPER, J. Pro Tem.


WILLIAM A. CULPEPPER, Judge Pro Tem.

This is an action for benefits under a credit disability insurance policy issued to plaintiff when he purchased a new car. The defendant insurance company paid benefits for all except 14 days of the first twelve months of claimed disability, but determined the insured did not meet the definition of disability after the initial twelve month period. The plaintiff filed suit to recover benefits not paid. The lower court awarded plaintiff...

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