Legal Opinion · Dissent

Freeman v. Durel

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided May 1, 2013No. Nos. 12-350, 12-349Published

1Dissent

COOKS J.,

dissents.

11 John Freeman, Joseph Dennis, and Leon Simmons (Plaintiffs) were Commissioners for the Housing Authority for the City of Lafayette (HACL) who were removed from office by the Lafayette City-Parish President, Joey Durel, Jr. (Durel) for “neglect of duty” and “misconduct in office.” The Commissioners of HACL serve without compensation. Plaintiffs were first removed from office by Durel on August 27, 2010. They appealed their removal to the Lafayette City-Parish Council (Council) who, after an administrative hearing, upheld the removal. Plaintiffs then appealed the Council’s…

2Cases cited7 opinions

Delta Development v. Plaquemines ParishLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1984
Amin v. BakhatySupreme Court of Louisiana · 2001
Malbrough v. KiffLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1975
Daigre v. Terrebonne Ass'n for Retarded CitizensLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1989
Department of Children & Family Services v. In the Interest of J.C.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 2002

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