FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE  

NEWS RELEASE # 083

FROM: CLERK OF SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA

The Opinion handed down on the 29th day of October, 2004 , is as follows:

BY WEIMER, J. :

2004-C -0179       LESTER SMITH v. QUARLES DRILLING COMPANY (Office

Of Workers' Compensation District #4)

For the reasons previously assigned, the decision of the court of appeal is reversed. The judgment of the workers' compensation judge is reinstated.

REVERSED.

KNOLL, J., additionally concurs with reasons.