Poullard v. Michael

| WILLIAMS, J.

After being stabbed by another inmate, John Poullard (“Poullard”) filed a delictual action against prison authorities for failure to protect him. His case was dismissed pursuant to an exception of prematurity based on Poullard’s alleged failure to exhaust administrative remedies. For the following reasons, we affirm. However, for purposes of the timeliness of Poullard’s request for an administrative remedy, we hold that Poullard’s request was timely and he should be allowed to proceed with the first step of the administrative remedy procedure.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In April…