GRYDER v. JACKSON

No. 32,037-CA.

739 So.2d 246 (1999)

Penny A. GRYDER, Plaintiff-appellee, v. Alvin V. JACKSON, Diamond Enterprises and Canal Indemnity Insurance Co., Defendants-appellants.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Second Circuit.

Rehearing Denied August 12, 1999.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Stamey Law Firm by Joseph B. Stamey, Natchitoches, Counsel for Appellant.

Johnson & Placke by Allan L. Placke, West Monroe, Counsel for Appellee.

Before GASKINS, CARAWAY, AND DREW, JJ.


CARAWAY, J.

In this case, the driver of the lead vehicle traveling on a highway in an area where passing was appropriate turned left and collided with an 18-wheeler which was attempting to pass. While we affirm the finding of negligence on the part of both drivers, we amend the trial court's allocation between the parties of comparative fault.

Facts

On August 10, 1994, at approximately 6:30 a.m., an automobile accident occurred between appellee...

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