In re Harrington

WICKER, Justice Ad Hoc.*

The Louisiana State Bar Association, through the Committee on Professional Responsibility (Committee), brought proceedings against Patrick H. Harrington, an attorney. Both the Committee and Mr. Harrington appeal the findings and recommendation of the Disciplinary Board of a three month suspension of Mr. Harrington from the practice of law. We affirm the findings but reduce the penalty to a public reprimand.

The case has its origin in 1978, when John Borden’s eye was splashed with Roundup, an herbicide. Mr. Borden sought medical treatment for the injury, which left him…