LANGSFORD v. FLATTMAN

No. 2003-C-0189.

864 So.2d 149 (2004)

Alvin LANGSFORD, Jr., et al. v. William J. FLATTMAN, III, et al.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

January 21, 2004.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Law Office of Edward E. Reynolds, Edward E. Reynolds, John M. Holahan, Jr., Metairie, for applicant.

Law Office of Tonry & Ginart, Richard A. Tonry, Michael C. Ginart, Kim Cooper Jones, Richard A. Tonry, II, Chalmette, for respondent.


PER CURIAM.

At issue in this case is whether the trial court erred in awarding judgment against an insurer in excess of the insurer's policy limits. For the reasons assigned, we find plaintiff failed to state a cause of action for penalties against the insurer and therefore vacate the judgment of the trial court.

UNDERLYING FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

This case arises from an automobile accident. A pick-up truck belonging to Alvin Langsford, Jr...

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