FUTCH v. ATTWOOD

No. 97-259.

698 So.2d 958 (1997)

Wanda FUTCH, Plaintiff—Appellee, v. Dr. Charles R. ATTWOOD, M.D., et al., Defendant—Appellant.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit.

Rehearing Denied September 25, 1997.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lyle Olen Fogleman, Jr., Crowley, for Wanda Futch.

Gregory John Laborde, Lafayette, for Dr. Charles R. Attwood, M.D., et al.

Nicholas Joseph Sigur, Lafayette, for American Legion Hospital.

Before YELVERTON, SAUNDERS and GREMILLION, JJ.


SAUNDERS, Judge.

In this malpractice action, the only issues are quantum and legal interest. Both parties contest the $425,000.00 general damages awarded for a minor decedent's conscious pain and suffering, and for the mother's grief, loss of love, affection and consortium. Finally, defendant complains of the assessment of pre-judgment legal interest on the $100,000.00 previously tendered by the tortfeasor. We reverse the contested legal interest award and otherwise...

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