Legal Opinion
Baker v. City of Leesville
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided November 20, 2013No. 13-480Published
1Opinion of the CourtPeters, J.
[,The plaintiff, Tiffany A. Baker, appeals a trial court judgment rejecting her claim for statutory penalties and attorney fees associated with a public records request to the Leesville Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board (Board) and the City of Leesville (City). For the following reasons, we affirm the trial court judgment with respect to the Board, but reverse the judgment with respect to the City and render judgment in favor of Ms. Baker, awarding her attorney fees and statutory penalties.
DISCUSSION OF THE RECORD
On July 25, 2012, Ms. Baker’s attorney forwarded a written request…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Evans v. LungrinSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1998
- Rivet v. State, Dept. of Trans. and Dev.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1996
- ST. TAMMANY PARISH HOSP. SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 2 v. SchneiderLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2001
- Washington v. ReedLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1996
- Capital City Press v. Board of SupervisorsLouisiana Court of Appeal · 2002