Louisiana Court of Appeal July 24, 1996, No. 95-CA-1930 (Ascani v. CNA Insurance Companies)

JiLANDRIEU, Judge.

This action arises out of an automobile accident between Steven Smith and Anthony Ascani which occurred in July 1992. In June 1993, Ascani filed suit against Smith, Barnes & Noble, Inc. (Smith’s employer), and Transportation Insurance Company (Barnes & Noble’s insurer). In a supplemental and amending petition, Ascani sought sanctions against the insurer pursuant to La.Rev.Stat.