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Pruitt v. Brinker, Inc.

Citation: 917 So. 2d 1084Docket: 2005-C-1261

Court: Supreme Court of Louisiana; December 11, 2005; Louisiana; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of Regan Pruitt as Tutrix for minor children Alexis, Rene, and Olivia Ledet versus Brinker, Inc. (d/b/a Chili's Restaurant) and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, the Louisiana Supreme Court addressed a request for a writ of certiorari and/or review concerning a workers' compensation case. The case originated in the Office of Workers' Compensation, District 05, with the specific number 01-07456, and was previously reviewed by the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, under the case number 2004 CA 0152. The Supreme Court denied the application for review, although Justice Johnson expressed a dissenting opinion, indicating he would grant the writ.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dissent in Judicial Review

Application: A dissenting opinion by a justice indicates a disagreement with the majority's decision not to review the case.

Reasoning: Justice Johnson expressed a dissenting opinion, indicating he would grant the writ.

Review of Workers' Compensation Decisions

Application: The Louisiana Supreme Court's role in reviewing decisions from the Office of Workers' Compensation is highlighted by the denial of the writ of certiorari and/or review in this case.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court denied the application for review, although Justice Johnson expressed a dissenting opinion, indicating he would grant the writ.