DESSELLE v. OAKS CARE CENTER

No. 01-0044.

787 So.2d 500 (2001)

Katherine L. DESSELLE v. The OAKS CARE CENTER.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Third Circuit.

May 2, 2001.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George A. Flournoy, Flournoy, Doggett & Losavio, Alexandria, LA, Counsel for Plaintiff/Appellee, Katherine L. Desselle.

John J. Rabalais, Rabalais, Unland, Lorio & Savoie, Covington, LA, Counsel for Defendant/Appellant, The Oaks Care Center.

Court composed of DOUCET, C.J., and THIBODEAUX and SULLIVAN, Judges.


THIBODEAUX, Judge.

Ms. Katherine L. Desselle, an employee of The Oaks Care Center (hereinafter "The Oaks"), sustained work related injuries on November 4, 1998, when she slipped and fell in a hallway, and on December 21, 1998, while lifting a heavy patient. As a result of the injuries, Ms. Desselle was unable to work and sought treatment at the Rapides General Hospital emergency room. The Oaks refused to pay for medical treatment and indemnity benefits. Subsequently...

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