Case Name: Kalani Spurlock FINISTER, et al. v. STATE of La., Thru the DOTD, et al.
Court: Louisiana Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Louisiana
Decision Date: 2004-11-24
Citations: 888 So. 2d 214
Docket Number: No. 2004-C-0194
Parties: Kalani Spurlock FINISTER, et al. v. STATE of La., Thru the DOTD, et al.
Judges: 
Reporter: Southern Reporter, Second Series
Volume: 888
Pages: 214–214

Head Matter:
Kalani Spurlock FINISTER, et al. v. STATE of La., Thru the DOTD, et al.
No. 2004-C-0194.
Supreme Court of Louisiana.
Nov. 24, 2004.

Opinion:
In re Transportation and Development Department of; Louisiana, State of et al.; — Defendant(s); Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of St. Landry, 27th Judicial District Court Div. D, No. 00-4116; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. CA 03-766.
WRIT GRANTED IN PART and REMANDED TO DISTRICT COURT. Based on Bozeman v. State, 03-1016 (La.7/2/04), 879 So.2d 692, we reverse the portion of the judgment allowing plaintiffs recovery of that portion of Angel Spur-lock's medical expenses that constituted a write-off by the health care provider pursuant to its acceptance of Medicaid benefits. Spurlock is entitled to recover only the amount actually paid by Medicaid. We remand to the district court for rendition of a judgment in conformity with this order. In all other respects, the writ is denied.