Ard v. East Jefferson General Hospital, Inc.

DUFRESNE, Judge.

Lorena Ard and her daughter, Sheila Ard filed suit against East Jefferson General Hospital, Inc., for the wrongful death of their husband and father. The facts of this tort suit are undisputed. The sole issue before us is the Ards’ contention that judicial interest was incorrectly calculated.

On May 7, 1985, Ards filed suit in the 24th Judicial District Court against East Jefferson General Hospital for damages arising from the negligence of the hospital which caused the death of Devon Ard. On May 8, 1985, the Ards filed their complaint seeking a Medical Review Panel, and…