MINTON v. GEICO CAS. CO.

16-592 16-917.

215 So.3d 290 (2017)

Dwight MINTON, et ux. v. GEICO CASUALTY COMPANY, et al.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit.

March 8, 2017.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Steven E. Soileau , Thomas, Soileau, Jackson, Baker & Cole, L.L.P., 401 Edwards Street, Suite 2015, Shreveport, LA 71101, (318) 216-5058, COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANTS-APPELLANTS: Christopher Gutierrez, Super Tech Automotive, LLC, Colony Insurance Company.

Stephen R. Barry , Barry & Company, LLC, 405 West Main Street, Suite 101, Lafayette, LA 70501, (337) 237-2889, COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT-APPELLEE: GEICO Casualty Company.

Barry A. Roach , Larry A. Roach, Inc., 2917 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601, (337) 433-8504, COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFFS-APPELLEES: Dwight Minton, Betty Minton.

Court composed of John D. Saunders, Elizabeth A. Pickett, and Van H. Kyzar, Judges.


Three defendants appeal the trial court's grant of a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV), its significant increase in damages, and its denial of their claim for court costs because the plaintiffs did not accept their Offer of Judgment and the damages awarded exceeded the offer by more than 25%. These defendants also appeal...

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