BARNES v. WEST

No. 14-1018.

159 So.3d 1075 (2015)

Tony BARNES, et al. v. Reata L. WEST, et al.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit.

February 4, 2015.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas B. Wahlder , Howell D. Jones, IV , Alexandria, LA, for Plaintiffs/Appellees: Tony Barnes, Keshela Woodland.

James M. Dill , Simone C. Dupre , The Dill Firm, A.P.L.C., Lafayette, LA, for Defendant/Appellant: Safeway Insurance Company of Louisiana.

Court composed of JIMMIE C. PETERS, MARC T. AMY, and SHANNON J. GREMILLION, Judges.


The plaintiffs in this automobile accident suit settled with the plaintiff/car-owner's uninsured motorist insurer. After the insurer allegedly failed to remit the settlement funds within thirty days, the plaintiffs filed a motion for penalties. The trial court granted the motion and imposed a $5,000.00 penalty. The insurer appeals. For...

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