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Clarence D. Lewis 123525, C-1, D-1 v. Louisiana State University Medical Center Shreveport, Louisiana, Dr. Augustine Uzoma Njoku, and Dr. Casey McVea, Raymond LaBorde Correctional Center and University Health, Shreveport, Implant Specialist, John Hencock

La. Ct. App.November 20, 2019No. 53,212-CA
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Case Details

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Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

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Outcome

The court affirmed the dismissal of plaintiff's medical malpractice and civil rights claims against BRFHH (University Health Shreveport) based on prescription (statute of limitations), finding that the alleged malpractice occurred on August 22, 2016, but the Medical Review Panel request was not filed until November 21, 2017—over one year later—making the claim untimely under Louisiana law.

What This Ruling Means

**Employment Dispute at Louisiana Medical Center** This case involved Clarence D. Lewis, who filed an employment-related lawsuit against Louisiana State University Medical Center Shreveport and several doctors, including Dr. Augustine Uzoma Njoku and Dr. Casey McVea. Lewis also named Raymond LaBorde Correctional Center and University Health as defendants in his complaint, which was filed in November 2019. **What the Court Decided** Unfortunately, the court's decision in this case is not available in the public records. The outcome remains unknown, and no information about damages or settlements has been reported. **What This Means for Workers** While we cannot draw specific lessons from this case without knowing the outcome, it demonstrates that healthcare workers and employees at medical institutions can pursue legal action when they believe their employment rights have been violated. The case shows that workers can name multiple parties - including individual supervisors, medical centers, and related healthcare organizations - when filing employment complaints. Workers should know they have the right to seek legal remedies for workplace issues, though the success of such cases depends on the specific facts and applicable laws.

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