3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Press Release

Opinions Rendered From 12/23/03 To 12/23/03

Opinions written by: Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

CA 03 00290

JOHN C. MCMULLEN and MELANIE J. MCMULLEN

VERSUS

CITY OF SULPHUR

Date Filed: 03/10/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 99-3078

Trial Judge: Hon. Arthur J. Planchard

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell – Dissents

Remarks: and assigns written reasons

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CA 03 00461

MICHAEL GROS

VERSUS

FRED SETTOON, INC.

Date Filed: 04/11/2003

Trial Court: St. Martin

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 97-58097

Trial Judge: Hon. Keith Rayne Jules Comeaux

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

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CA 03 00559

BOUAKHAY SIRIPANYO

VERSUS

ALLSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 05/06/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20011429

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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CA 03 00679

MURIEL E. ROUGEAU and KENNETH E. ROUGEAU

VERSUS

HENRY ROUGEAU

Lead Case CA 03 0000679 consolidated with CA 03 0000680

Date Filed: 05/30/2003

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2003-0853 "B"

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman I. Stewart Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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CA 03 00680

MURIEL E. ROUGEAU and KENNETH E. ROUGEAU

VERSUS

DAVID ROUGEAU

Lead Case CA 03 0000679 consolidated with CA 03 0000680

Date Filed: 05/30/2003

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2003-0854 "B"

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman I. Stewart Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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Opinions written by: Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

CA 03 00771

HARRIETT ARDALA YATES, ET AL.

VERSUS

STATE OF LA, THRU THE DOTD

Date Filed: 06/18/2003

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 71050

Trial Judge: Hon. Eric Roger Harrington

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, Vacated

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Opinion Remarks: Affirmed In Part; Judgment of July 25,

2002 Vacated.

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CA 03 00793

IN RE: CYNTHIA WILEY, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF

LILLIE M. WILEY

Date Filed: 06/20/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 02-C-3125-C

Trial Judge: Hon. Alonzo Harris

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 03 00805

JOSEPH AND STACEY WILLIAMS

VERSUS

THOMAS C. LITTON, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 03 0000805 consolidated with CW 03 0000867

Date Filed: 06/24/2003

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 55,823

Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Blaylock Adams

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Opinion Remarks: Reversed and Remanded with Instructions

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CA 03 00855

THOMAS C. YOUNG, ET AL.

VERSUS

REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF MERRYVILLE,L.L.C., ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/01/2003

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2000-0727 B

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman I. Stewart Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended in Part and Reversed in Part.

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CW 03 00867

JOSEPH AND STACEY WILLIAMS

VERSUS

THOMAS C. LITTON, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 03 0000805 consolidated with CW 03 0000867

Date Filed: 07/03/2003

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 55,823

Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Blaylock Adams

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Dismissed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Opinion Remarks: Writ Dismissed

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Opinions written by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

CA 03 00169

CLEMENTINE FAIRROW, ET AL.

VERSUS

JAMES E. MARVES, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 03 0000169 consolidated with CA 03 0000837

Date Filed: 02/11/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 196,834

Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard – Dissents

Remarks: and assigns written reasons

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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WCA 03 00212

LINDA DRONET

VERSUS

E-Z MART

Date Filed: 02/20/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3

Trial Court Number: 02-01219

Trial Judge: Charlotte A. L. Bushnell

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Concurs in Part, Dissents in Part

Remarks: and assigns written reasons

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard – Dissents

Remarks: and assigns written reasons

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 00664

INTERDICTION OF VERA WILEY WELCH

Date Filed: 05/28/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 203,891

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Appeal Dismissed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

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CA 03 00837

CLEMENTINE FAIRROW, ET AL.

VERSUS

JAMES E. MARVES, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 03 0000169 consolidated with CA 03 0000837

Date Filed: 06/27/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 196,834

Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard – Dissents

Remarks: and assigns written reasons

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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CA 03 00839

ELLA MAE LEDAY

VERSUS

VILLE PLATTE HOUSING AUTHORITY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/27/2003

Trial Court: EVANGELINE

Thirteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 63773-B

Trial Judge: Thomas F. Fuselier

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

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CA 03 00860

GREY WOLF DRILLING COMPANY

VERSUS

WILLIAM L. ENDRIS, ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/02/2003

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 66,345

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Ford

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

CA 03 00684

MICHAEL GREGORY THEVENOT, SR.

VERSUS

CHRISTINE DRONET THEVENOT

Date Filed: 05/30/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 97-C-4887-A

Trial Judge: Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ned E. Doucet Jr.

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

CA 03 00745

LEONARD BLOCKER, ET UX.

VERSUS

RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/12/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 191,652

Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 03 00758

HOWARD HEBERT

VERSUS

BILL-WOOD LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY,

D/B/A BILLEAUD PLANTERS, INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/13/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20015311

Trial Judge: Hon. Patrick Louis Michot

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Vacated and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Opinion Remarks: Judgment Vacated and Remanded

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CA 03 00791

BRENDA SUE CARTER, ET UX.

VERSUS

GARY STEPHEN HAYGOOD, DDS, ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/19/2003

Trial Court: CONCORDIA

Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 35998

Trial Judge: Hon. Kathy A. Johnson

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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Opinions written by: Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

KA 03 00161

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

SCOTT ALLEN COOPER

Date Filed: 02/10/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 88706A

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Donald Aaron Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Dissents

Remarks: and assigns written reasons

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

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CA 03 00790

JODONNA HARDY, ET AL.

VERSUS

WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION, ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/19/2003

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 74291, Div. B

Trial Judge: Hon. W. Peyton Cunningham Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 12/23/03 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Total Civil Cases 20

Civil PC Opinions 0

Civil PC Publish 0

Civil PC Not Publish 0

Civil Majority Opinions 20

Civil Majority Publish 14

Civil Majority Not Publish 6

Civil Opinion on Motions 0

Total Criminal Cases 1

Criminal PC Opinions 0

Criminal PC Publish 0

Criminal PC Not Publish 0

Criminal Majority Opinions 1

Criminal Majority Publish 1

Criminal Majority Not Publish 0

Criminal Opinion on Motions 0

Total Juvenile Cases 0

Juvenile PC Opinions 0

Juvenile PC Publish 0

Juvenile PC Not Publish 0

Juvenile Majority Opinions 0

Juvenile Majority Publish 0

Juvenile Majority Not Publish 0

Juvenile Opinion on Motions 0

Total Workers Comp Cases 1

Workers Comp PC Opinions 0

Workers Comp PC Publish 0

Workers Comp PC Not Publish 0

Workers Comp Majority Opinions 1

Workers Comp Majority Publish 1

Workers Comp Majority Not Publish 0

Workers Comp Opinion on Motions 0

Total Consolidated Cases 6

Total Opinion on Writ Grants 1

Total Opinion on Remands 0

Total Dismissed Appeals 0

Total Joint Motions to Dismiss Appeal 0

Total Dismiss by Court Order 0

Total Civil Motions 0

Total Criminal Motions 0