GOLDFINCH v. UNITED CABS, INC.

No. 2008-CA-1447.

13 So.3d 1173 (2009)

Jessica GOLDFINCH v. UNITED CABS, INC., Academy Insurance Agency, Inc., Imperial Adjustment Corporation DBA "Imperial Fire and Casualty", and Taxi Driver John Doe.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Fourth Circuit.

May 13, 2009.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Craig V. Sweeney, Jennifer M. Stolier, Spyridon Palermo & Dornan, L.L.C., Metairie, LA, for Jessica Goldfinch.

B. Frank Davis, David M. McDonald, Bernard Cassisa Elliott & Davis, a PLC, Metairie, LA, for United Cabs, Inc.

(Court composed of Judge JAMES F. McKAY, III, Judge MICHAEL E. KIRBY, Judge TERRI F. LOVE, Judge ROLAND L. BELSOME, Judge PAUL A. BONIN).


PAUL A. BONIN, Judge.

In this personal injury suit, Jessica Goldfinch obtained a judgment by default against United Cabs, Inc. ("United Cabs"). The trial court denied United Cabs' motion for new trial. This suspensive appeal followed. For the reasons which follow, we reverse the trial court and remand the matter for a new trial.

Background of proceedings. Ms. Goldfinch filed suit against United Cabs, Imperial Adjustment Corporation d/b...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases