STOKES v. STEWART

No. 99 CA 0878.

774 So.2d 1215 (2000)

Richard L. STOKES, and Genia C. Stokes v. Darrell W. STEWART, Tommy Perkins, Jr., Sphere Drake Insurance, Safeway Insurance Company, UnionAmerica Insurance Company, and Credit General Insurance Company.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, First Circuit.

December 22, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mary Heck Barrios, Denham Springs, for Plaintiffs-Appellees Richard L. and Genia C. Stokes.

Keith M. Borne, Lafayette, for Defendants-Appellants Safeway Insurance Company and Tommy Perkins, Jr.

John Culotta, Metairie, for Defendant Sphere Drake Insurance Co.

James A. Prather, New Orleans, for Defendant Credit General Insurance Co.

Before: LeBLANC, FOIL, GONZALES, WHIPPLE, and GUIDRY, JJ.


GUIDRY, J.

In this personal injury suit, appellants, Tommy Perkins, Jr. and Safeway Insurance Company (Safeway), appeal the trial court's judgment in favor of appellees, Richard L. Stokes and Genia C. Stokes. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and render.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On the morning of April 9, 1995, Mr. Stokes' dump truck was struck head-on by a 1985 Cadillac Deville which left its lane of travel, crossed two traffic lanes and a...

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