Holden v. Bossier

hJoycelyn Holden appeals a judgment that dismissed her workers’ compensation claim for failure to appear at trial. We amend and remand.

Procedural Background

Ms. Holden was employed as a registered nurse at Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Bossier City. She alleged that in January 2001, she injured her back while trying to catch a patient who had lost his balance. She filed this disputed claim in June 2002 through attorney Cynthia King. Ms. King’s associate, Shereka Thrash, appeared on Ms. Holden’s behalf at the initial mediation conference in October 2002. However, Ms. King signed all…