MARTIN v. FRANCIS

No. 91 CA 0921.

600 So.2d 1382 (1992)

Sheila MARTIN and Nelson Martin Individually and on Behalf of Their Minor Child Shannon Martin v. Stanley FRANCIS d/b/a Donaldsville Marble and Granite Company and Audubon Insurance Company.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, First Circuit.

Rehearing Denied July 14, 1992.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Raymond Simmons, Baton Rouge, for plaintiffs/appellants.

Troy J. Charpentier, Baton Rouge, for defendants.

Before COVINGTON, C.J., and LeBLANC and WHIPPLE, JJ.


LeBLANC, Judge.

This is a personal injury case in which plaintiffs appeal from a jury verdict awarding the victim partial medical expenses only, with no award for general damages.

On April 19, 1987, thirteen-year-old Shannon Martin sustained a severe injury when a granite tombstone displayed at defendant's place of business fell on his right foot, nearly severing his big toe, second toe and the tip of his third toe. These toes were amputated a few days later...

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