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DUCOTE v. J.A. JONES CONST. CO.

No. 85-C-0073.

471 So.2d 704 (1985)

Myron DUCOTE v. J.A. JONES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY and Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance Company.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

June 17, 1985.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John T. Bennett, Marksville, for applicant.

Eugene J. Sues, Thomas Brocato, Gold, Little, Simon, Weems & Bruser, Alexandria, for respondents.

BLANCHE, Justice.

This is a retaliatory discharge case involving an injured worker seeking recovery under our anti-discrimination statute, La. R.S. 23:1361.1 The trial court found in favor of the plaintiff and awarded him $24,585.60 (wages for one year) and $2,500.00 attorney's fees as well as expert witness fees of $150.00. The Third Circuit Court of Appeal reversed this decision finding that...

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