Davis v. Louisiana State Office of Employment Security

WILLIAMS, Judge.

Claudette Davis, claimant for employment security benefits, and the State of Louisiana Office of Employment Security and DHHR appeal the judgment of the district court. Davis appeals the trial court’s ruling that she did not quit her job with the State for “good cause” and is therefore not qualified for employment security benefits. The State appeals the award of attorney fees to Timothy O’Dowd, counsel for Davis.

FACTS

Claudette Davis left her employment with the State on April 29, 1989 and subsequently filed for benefits with the Department of Employment Security. The Agency…