Opinion
2022 CW 0817
08-02-2022
MADISON GARRAWAY v. JAMEE RAYE ALLEN AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY
In Re: Ford Motor Company, applying for supervisory writs, 19th Judicial District Court, Parish of East Baton Rouge, No. 631668.
BEFORE: WHIPPLE, C.J., GUIDRY AND WOLFE, JJ.
WRIT GRANTED. The district court's August 1, 2022 judgment which granted plaintiff's motion in limine to exclude evidence of seatbelt usage by plaintiff is reversed. We find that evidence of plaintiff's seatbelt usage is relevant and probative in this matter, and such is not outweighed by prejudice to plaintiff, particularly in light of evidence plaintiff is expected to produce through expert testimony as to plaintiff s seatbelt usage. Plaintiff's motion in limine to exclude evidence of seatbelt usage by plaintiff is denied.
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