Landry v. Pediatric Services of America, Inc.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
1ConcurrenceCooks, J.
hi agree with the majority’s finding that the content of Gisclaire’s ex parte communication with the trial judge was not simply administrative or managerial in nature. The communication raised legitimate concerns regarding Gisclaire’s suitability to continue to serve as a juror. For me, this fact alone merits annulment of the judgment. The attorneys _ should have been informed of Gisclaire’s communication with the judge and they should have been afforded the opportunity to explore the nature and extent of Gisclaire’s ability to be a fair and impartial juror in light of the issues she made…
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