LENARD v. STATE FARM MUT. AUTO. INS. CO.

No. 39,580-CA.

900 So.2d 322 (2005)

Jimmy L. LENARD, Plaintiff-Appellee v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant-Appellant.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Second Circuit.

April 20, 2005.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Davenport, Files & Kelly by Cody W. Rials, Mike C. Sanders, Monroe, for Appellant.

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

Before STEWART, CARAWAY and MOORE, JJ.


CARAWAY, J.

In this automobile accident with liability of the defendant admitted, the trial court found that the plaintiff had received injuries to his back and neck which caused persistent pain and discomfort through the time of trial some five years after the accident. The trial court awarded $55,000 in general damages and the defendant insurance company appeals. Finding no abuse in the trial court's award of general damages, we affirm.

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