Ealem v. Prevost Memorial Hospital

hi respectfully concur with the majority’s denial of relator’s application for writ. However, I write separately to address the rationale for the conclusion that Orleans Parish remains a proper venue for suit as to relator, which is not domiciled in Orleans Parish.

Relator argues that whereas there were originally two political subdivision defendants in the suit (Prevost Memorial Hospital and Charity Hospital), because it is the only remaining hospital service district in the suit, its Ascension Parish domicile is the appropriate venue. However, I find that Orleans Parish continues to be one…