3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Press Release

Opinions Rendered From 10/01/03 To 10/01/03

Opinions written by: Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

WCA 02 01010

TERRY L. PIPER

VERSUS

SHAKTI, INC.

Date Filed: 08/22/2002

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 01-01624

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr. - Writing

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

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KA 03 00113

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

JEREMIE C. DAVIS

Date Filed: 01/29/2003

Trial Court: Grant

Thirty-Fifth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 02-006

Trial Judge: Hon. W. Peyton Cunningham Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed; Motion to Withdraw Granted

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr. - Writing

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

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CA 03 00170

MARY LOUISE LEGER, ET AL.

VERSUS

JOANN CAPEL, ET AL.

Date Filed: 02/12/2003

Trial Court: Acadia

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 77,963

Trial Judge: Hon. Patrick Louis Michot

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr. - Writing

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

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CA 03 00467

SUCCESSION OF VERNA MADE ROMERO GILLIS

Date Filed: 04/14/2003

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 17524

Trial Judge: Hon. Keith Rayne Jules Comeaux

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr. - Writing

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Concurs

Remarks: in the result

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Concurs in Part, Dissents in Part

Remarks: assigning written reasons

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Opinions written by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

CA 03 00253

GLINDA GARY LANDRY

VERSUS

GERALD LANDRY

Date Filed: 02/28/2003

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 97,517

Trial Judge: Hon. William D. Hunter

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 00258

KENNETH BOUDREAUX, ET AL.

VERSUS

PASTOR JARVIS HARMON, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 03 0000258 consolidated with CA 03 0000259

CA 03 0000260

Date Filed: 02/28/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 990679 c/w990708 & 993497

Trial Judge: Hon. John Damian Trahan

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 00259

PAMELA ANNE BOUDREAUX

VERSUS

PASTOR JARVIS HARMON, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 03 0000258 consolidated with CA 03 0000259

CA 03 0000260

Date Filed: 02/28/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 99078 C/W 990708 & 993497

Trial Judge: Hon. John Damian Trahan

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 00260

TRUE VINE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

VERSUS

PAMELA ANNE BOUDREAUX

Lead Case CA 03 0000258 consolidated with CA 03 0000259

CA 03 0000260

Date Filed: 02/28/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 993497 C/W 990708 & 99067

Trial Judge: Hon. John Damian Trahan

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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WCA 03 00266

RICHARD STERLING

VERSUS

ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT CO.

Date Filed: 03/05/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 00-05514

Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 00280

BRUCE A. BAKER

VERSUS

MAZDA MOTOR OF AMERICA, ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/07/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 204,256

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 00293

HILDA BURLEIGH LASALLE

VERSUS

JOSEPH ELDES LASALLE

Date Filed: 03/10/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20015290

Trial Judge: Hon. Phyllis M. Keaty

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 00300

NORTH AMERICAN FIRE & CASUALTY CO.

VERSUS

STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTO INS. CO., ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/11/2003

Trial Court: EVANGELINE

Thirteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 64033-A

Trial Judge: John Larry Vidrine

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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Opinions written by: Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

CA 03 00142

SUSAN DEANO, JOHN L. DENO & MARK GUILBEAU

VERSUS

VIDYADHAR AKKARAJU, M.D., ET AL.

Lead Case CA 03 0000142 consolidated with CA 03 0000143

Date Filed: 02/06/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20022726

Trial Judge: Hon. Edward D. Rubin

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Dissents

Opinion Remarks: Amy, J., dissents and assigns written reasons.

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CA 03 00143

LOUISIANA PATIENTS'COMPENSATION FUND OVERSIGHT BOARD

VERSUS

SUSAN DEANO, JOHN L. DENO & MARK GUILBEAU

Lead Case CA 03 0000142 consolidated with CA 03 0000143

Date Filed: 02/06/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20022784

Trial Judge: Hon. Edward D. Rubin

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Dissents

Opinion Remarks: Amy, J., dissents for the reasons assigned in the companion case of Deano v. Akkaraju, 03-142 (La. App. 3 Cir. ___/___/03); ___So.2d _____.

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CA 03 00254

TRAVIS R. MCKEE

VERSUS

CELESTE GRIFFEN MCKEE

Date Filed: 02/28/2003

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-96-608 "B"

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman I. Stewart Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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WCA 03 00256

MARTIN PETITJEAN II

VERSUS

W. PETITJEAN OPERATING CO.

Date Filed: 02/28/2003

Trial Court: Acadia

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 01-05758

Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 00272

DEBRA HAYES

VERSUS

KERRY CLARK

Date Filed: 03/05/2003

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 73621, Div. A

Trial Judge: Hon. Eric Roger Harrington

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 01066

NEW CENTURY, INC.

VERSUS

CITY OF LAKE CHARLES

Date Filed: 08/08/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2002-5650

Trial Judge: Hon. Patricia Minaldi

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Motion Opinion

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Motion Denied.

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Opinion Remarks: Motion to Dismiss Denied.

Appeal Maintained.

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Opinions written by: Hon. John D. Saunders

CA 03 00418

BLAISE BERNARD

VERSUS

CRYSTAL MIRE BERNARD

Date Filed: 04/02/2003

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 69257

Trial Judge: Hon. Ronald D. Cox

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 03 00440

BERVICK ALLISON, JR.

VERSUS

SAFEWAY INS. CO. OF LOUISIANA, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 03 0000440 consolidated with CA 03 0000441

CA 03 0000442

Date Filed: 04/08/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 01-C-3358-A C/W, 01-C-4357-B C/W, 01-C-5218-C

Trial Judge: Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 03 00441

WALLACE DOUCET

VERSUS

SAFEWAY INS. CO. OF LOUISIANA, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 03 0000440 consolidated with CA 03 0000441

CA 03 0000442

Date Filed: 04/08/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 01-C-4357-B C/W, 01-C-3358-A C/W, 01-C-5218-C

Trial Judge: Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 03 00442

VIRGINIA ALLISON

VERSUS

SAFEWAY INS. CO. OF LOUISIANA, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 03 0000440 consolidated with CA 03 0000441

CA 03 0000442

Date Filed: 04/08/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 01-C-5218-C C/W, 01-C-3358-A C/W, 01-C-4357-B

Trial Judge: Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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KA 03 00683

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

ANDRE JERMAINE PICKETT

Date Filed: 05/30/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 265796

Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Conv Affirmed; Rem for Hearing on Mot to Rec Sent

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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Opinions written by: Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

CA 02 01171

ARTIS JENE VEAZEY

VERSUS

REBECCA LYNN VEAZEY, BORN WELCH

Date Filed: 09/27/2002

Trial Court: Allen

Thirty-Third Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-94-135

Trial Judge: Hon. Joel Gerard Davis

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

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CA 03 00373

MARY GAIL JOHNSON WEST

VERSUS

CENTRAL LOUISIANA LIMOUSINE SERVICE, INC.

Date Filed: 03/27/2003

Trial Court: Alexandria City Court

Alexandria City Court

Trial Court Number: 96,557

Trial Judge: Richard Eric Starling Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

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Opinions written by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

CA 03 00237

YONG TURNER

VERSUS

SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA HOSPITAL ASSOC, ET AL.

Date Filed: 02/26/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 00-1000

Trial Judge: Hon. Wilford D. Carter

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 03 00304

KEVIN H. JAMES

VERSUS

RED SIMPSON, INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/11/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 207,455

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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WCA 03 00325

LEROY THIBODEAUX

VERSUS

NATIONAL OILWELL, INC.

Date Filed: 03/14/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3

Trial Court Number: 02-01871

Trial Judge: Charlotte A. L. Bushnell

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 03 00328

JIMMIE HAIRFORD and WAYNE HAIRFORD

VERSUS

CENTURYTEL, INC. & CENTURYTEL OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA, L.L.C.

Date Filed: 03/14/2003

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2002-3516-A

Trial Judge: Hon. William Bennett

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 03 00344

GLORY ROSS CAMPBELL

VERSUS

BRIAN MATTHEW CAMPBELL

Date Filed: 03/19/2003

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 49376

Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Blaylock Adams

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Concurs

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CA 03 00353

DANIELLE CLARK

VERSUS

JOSEPH MYER CLARK

Date Filed: 03/24/2003

Trial Court: EVANGELINE

Thirteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 64202-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Allen Bruce Rozas

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Vacated and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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KA 03 00425

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

QUINTON DOMNE RICHARD

Date Filed: 04/04/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 00K1396-C

Trial Judge: Hon. Alonzo Harris

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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KA 03 00538

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

RONNIE T. SHELTON, JR.

Date Filed: 04/30/2003

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR242-2002

Trial Judge: Hon. Stuart S. Kay Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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Opinions written by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

KA 01 01177

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

WOODROW DAVIS, JR.

Date Filed: 09/10/2001

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 259729

Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas Martin Yeager

Opinion Rendered on: 10/01/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed