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Thomas v. Hollywood Casino

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided May 13, 2009No. 44,271-WCAPublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.

hThe employer, Hollywood Casino (now known as Eldorado), appeals judgment finding that Linda Thomas sustained the occupational disease of carpal tunnel syndrome (“CTS”) in both hands, denying its defense of fraud and exception of prescription, and assessing penalties of $8,000 and attorney fees of $15,000. Ms. Thomas answers the appeal, seeking additional attorney fees for handling the appeal. We affirm the judgment and award an additional attorney fee.

Factual Background

Ms. Thomas was employed as a chef for Hollywood at an average weekly wage of $336.40. Through Hollywood, she bought a…

2Cases cited25 opinions

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  2. Resweber v. Haroil Const. Co.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1995
  3. Seal v. Gaylord Container Corp.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1997
  4. McCarroll v. Airport Shuttle, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 2000
  5. Wise v. JE Merit Constructors, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 1998

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