3rd Circuit Court of Appeal
Press Release
Opinions Rendered From 02/04/04 To 02/04/04
Opinions written
by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
DANA DESSELLE
VERSUS
MICHAEL LAFLEUR, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Avoyelles
Twelfth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 2001-2656-A
Trial Judge: Hon. Kerry Lyndon Spruill
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Marc T. Amy
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
GREGG MONTGOMERY
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 15288-96
Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Marc T. Amy
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
_________________________________________________________________________________________
LAFAYETTE CITY-PARISH CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT
VERSUS
JOHN SCOTT BAKER
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20011273
Trial Judge: Hon. Patrick Louis Michot
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Amended and Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Marc T. Amy
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
CHERYL FREDERICK
VERSUS
LOUISIANA COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
THROUGH LOUISIANA TECHNICAL COLLEGE-LAFAYETTE CAMPUS
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20002904
Trial Judge: Hon. Glennon P. Everett
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Marc T. Amy
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
STATE OF LA., DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERV.BUREAU OF LICENSES
VERSUS
ADOPTIONS WORLDWIDE, INC., ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 2002-4418
Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Motion Opinion
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Motion Denied.
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Opinions written
by: Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
SUSAN GATHE and CATHERINE CROOK
VERSUS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE NURSE CARE CENTER, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20023909
Trial Judge: Hon. Durwood Wayne Conque
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Motion Opinion
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Appeal Dismissed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Opinions written
by: Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
GILFRED LEOPAUL
VERSUS
ACADIANA GRANITE & MARBLE
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4
Trial Court Number: 01-08983
Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
CARLA AUCOIN, ET AL.
VERSUS
CLEMENT VAN PEARSON & STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTO INS. CO.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20012988
Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Concurs
STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
BRIAN SPRUILL
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Vernon
Thirtieth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 62267
Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Ford
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
_________________________________________________________________________________________
STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
DERRICK DARRELL FELTON
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 263895
Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas Martin Yeager
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
Opinions written
by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
BRYAN M. CONNOR
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 265676
Trial Judge: Hon. Bert Dexter Ryland
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
CARROL J. VINCENT
VERSUS
AMANDA CANNON MILLER, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 2002-4572
Trial Judge: Hon. Wilford D. Carter
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
JAMES WILLIS
VERSUS
OMAR M. TOBEH d/b/a TOP CARS AUTO SALES & REPAIR
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Trial Court Number: CV02-2193 SCD/TR
Trial Judge: Hon. Douglas J Saloom
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Vacated and Remanded
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Opinion Remarks: Judgment Vacated and Remanded
STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
PHONESANGA PHAYARATH
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Iberia
Sixteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 01-1519
Trial Judge: Hon. Gerard B. Wattigny
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
JOHN B. SIMON
VERSUS
NATCHITOCHES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2
Trial Court Number: 00-00207
Trial Judge: James L. Braddock
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part and Rendered
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
LOUISIANA FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, ET AL.
VERSUS
GROUNDLINK, INC., ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Natchitoches City Court
Natchitoches City Court
Trial Court Number: 21,259
Trial Judge: Hon. Fred Sconyers Gahagan
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Vacated and Remanded
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Opinion Remarks: Judgment Vacated and Remanded.
ENERGY OIL TOOL LEASING, L.L.C.
VERSUS
PRECISION PUMP & COMPRESSOR, INC.
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 2002-4372
Trial Judge: Hon. David Painter
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
INGRID CANNELLA BONNER
VERSUS
JOHN WESLEY BONNER
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 211,063
Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Opinions written
by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
DIANE M. SHERIDON, BORN RICHARD
VERSUS
JONATHAN SHERIDON
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 99-6303
Trial Judge: Lilynn Annette Cutrer
Opinion Rendered
on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part and Rendered
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Concurs in Part, Dissents in Part
Remarks: and assigns written reasons
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Concurs in Part, Dissents in Part
Remarks: and assigns written reasons
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing
Hon. Marc T. Amy - Concurs in Part, Dissents in Part
Remarks: and assigns written reasons
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
BRIAN T. SHIELDS, ET UX
VERSUS
BAKER HUGHES, INC.,
ET AL
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Sixteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 63549
Trial Judge: Hon. Gerard B. Wattigny
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Writ Denied
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir – Dissents
Remarks: with written reasons
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing
KEISHA CRAWFORD
VERSUS
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 99-5326
Trial Judge: Hon. David Painter
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
SUCCESSION OF RICKY JAMES SIMON
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Vermilion
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 77604
Trial Judge: Hon. Kristian Dennis Earles
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
STATE OF
VERSUS
KEDRICK DONELL MOSES
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 255576
Trial Judge: Hon. Donald Thaddeus Johnson
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
STATE OF
VERSUS
PHILLIP RANDY MATTHEWS
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Sabine
Eleventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 55253
Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Blaylock Adams
Opinion Rendered
on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
Opinions written
by: Hon. Marc T. Amy
LAWANDA THEODILE
VERSUS
RPM PIZZA, INC.
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4
Trial Court Number: 03-02178
Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - REVERSED, RENDERED, AND REMANDED.
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
KATHRYN C. ORTEGO
VERSUS
TUNICA
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2
Trial Court Number: 01-07642
Trial Judge: James L. Braddock
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
KATHY TUCKER
VERSUS
SECURITY INDUSTRIAL
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3
Trial Court Number: 01-01537
Trial Judge: Charlotte A. L. Bushnell
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
CORNELIA E. YOUNG, ET AL.
VERSUS
KEVIN FITZPATRICK, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Thirtieth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 52,484
Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Ford
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
STATE OF
VERSUS
LEONARD J. HICKMAN, SR.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Sabine
Eleventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 56607
Trial Judge: Hon. Stephen Bruce Beasley
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Motion to Withdraw Granted; Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
STATE OF
VERSUS
BILLY FRANK JACKSON
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20083-01
Trial Judge: Hon. Arthur J. Planchard
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux – Dissents
Remarks: and assigns written reasons
Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
Opinions written
by: Hon. Michael G. Sullivan
DOUGLAS N. ZUBERBIER and BRANDY ZUBERBIER
VERSUS
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20001066
Trial Judge: Hon. Durwood Wayne Conque
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard
BATON ROUGE PRESS, INC.
VERSUS
DONNA J. ANDRIES, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 204,044
Trial Judge: Hon. Bert Dexter Ryland
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard
TERRELL G. ISTRE
VERSUS
INTERNATIONAL MAINTENANCE CO., LLP
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3
Trial Court Number: 00-05898
Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Marc T. Amy
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing
SHEILA PAUL, ET AL.
VERSUS
LOUISIANA FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INS. CO., ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 994141
Trial Judge: Hon. John Damian Trahan
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Marc T. Amy
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing
FRED EDLER, JR.
VERSUS
CITY OF
Date Filed:
Trial Court:
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 9
Trial Court Number: 02-04335
Trial Judge: Glynn Francis Voisin
Opinion
Rendered on:
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed in Part; Reversed in Part
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Marc T. Amy - Concurs
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing
STATE OF
VERSUS
J.T.S.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 3599-00
Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Conviction Affirmed; Remanded for Resentencing
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Marc T. Amy
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing
Opinion Remarks: CONVICTIONS AFFIRMED; SENTENCE FOR
ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED ORAL SEXUAL
BATTERY AFFIRMED; SENTENCE FOR
AGGRAVATED INCEST VACATED; REMANDED
FOR RESENTENCING.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
ALVIN DEMOND WILLIAMS
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Grant
Thirty-Fifth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 02-257
Trial Judge: Hon. Allen A. Krake
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, as Amended; and Remanded.
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux
Hon. Marc T. Amy
Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing
Opinion Remarks: Affirmed as Amended and Remanded
Opinions written
by: Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion
STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
JERRY WAYNE NELSON
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Natchitoches
Tenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: C3188
Trial Judge: Hon. W. Peyton Cunningham Jr.
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing
STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
SIDNEY SPEAKS
Date Filed:
Trial Court: LaSalle
Twenty-Eighth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 69556
Trial Judge: Hon. John Philip Mauffray Jr.
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed with Instructions
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing
LONNIE AND JACKIE RHOADS
VERSUS
SIGNATURE LINCOLN-MERCURY
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20012799
Trial Judge: Hon. Jules David Edwards III
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Concurs
Remarks: for the reasons expressed by the trial judge
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing
Opinion Remarks: AFFIRMED FOR DIFFERENT REASONS.
PHYLLIS BENOIT, ET AL.
VERSUS
ALLSTATE INS. CO., ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20021132
Trial Judge: Hon. Herman C. Clause
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks
Hon. Oswald A. Decuir
Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing
Opinions written
by: Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
RACHEL MARTIN, ET AL.
VERSUS
DIRECT GENERAL INSURANCE CO. OF LOUISIANA, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20014072
Trial Judge: Hon. John Damian Trahan
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing
BODY MASTERS
VERSUS
RAY C. FONTENOT
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4
Trial Court Number: 02-07864
Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Concurs
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard
TAMMY SPELL
VERSUS
BAKER FOUNDATION
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Acadia
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4
Trial Court Number: 02-01855
Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard
CITY OF JENNINGS
VERSUS
MARY LOU DOUCET
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3
Trial Court Number: 01-01506
Trial Judge: Charlotte A. L. Bushnell
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard
STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
WALLACE W. JOHNSON
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 15387-99
Trial Judge: Hon. David Painter
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard
STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
JAMES RODNEY GILBERT
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Sabine
Eleventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 55881
Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Blaylock Adams
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard
KEITH A. LOWERY, ET UX.
VERSUS
SAFEWAY INS. CO. OF LOUISIANA, ET AL.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 208,427
Trial Judge: Hon. Bert Dexter Ryland
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard
BRADLEY STEWART
VERSUS
KIMBERLY LAPPERT
Date Filed:
Trial Court: CONCORDIA
Seventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 38466
Trial Judge: Hon. Kathy A. Johnson
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Motion Opinion
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Appeal Dismissed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing
Opinions written
by: Hon. Billy Howard Ezell
CECIL BROOKING & ELIZABETH BROOKING
VERSUS
VICTOR P. VEGAS & BETTY RIVES VEGAS
Date Filed:
Trial Court: CONCORDIA
Seventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 37484
Trial Judge: Hon. Kathy A. Johnson
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders – Concurs
Remarks: and assigns written reasons
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Billy
Howard Ezell - Writing _________________________________________________________________________________________
DANIELLE M. SMITH
VERSUS
BORDEN, INC.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 983521
Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas R. Duplantier
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell – Writing
NOLAN DELCAMBRE and PATRICIA DELCAMBRE
VERSUS
BLOOD SYSTEMS, INC.
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Lafayette
Fifteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 20003251
Trial Judge: Hon. Ronald D. Cox
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell – Writing
BRUCE ALLEN SPEIGHT
VERSUS
PAMELA KAY STEFEK SPEIGHT
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Sabine
Eleventh Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 54922
Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Edward Burgess
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell – Writing
LONNEY DEMPSEY, ET AL.
VERSUS
TOWN OF CHENEYVILLE
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 196,759
Trial Judge: Hon. Bert Dexter Ryland
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Dismissed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing
Opinion Remarks: Exception of Prescription
Granted; Dismissed.
LOUIS K. HAWTHORNE
VERSUS
LOUISIANA DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Catahoula
Office of Workers' Compensation - #1E
Trial Court Number: 02-01402
Trial Judge: Brenza Irving
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing
STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
DANNY RAY SHERMAN
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Rapides
Ninth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 267652
Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas Martin Yeager
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Dismissed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell – Writing
STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
DELLANDRA BRETT TODD
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Allen
Thirty-Third Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: CR2002-4819
Trial Judge: Hon. Joel Gerard Davis
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. John D. Saunders
Hon. Jimmie C. Peters
Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing
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Opinions written
by: Hon. Arthur J. Planchard
ANTHONY D. PLAISANCE, ET AL.
VERSUS
ROBERT L. MCDONALD AND HARRAH'S LAKE CHARLES, LLC
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 2001-6312
Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard - Writing
EDWARD TRENT, JR., ET AL.
VERSUS
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., ET AL.
Lead Case CA 03 0001068 consolidated with CA 03 0001069
CA 03 0001070
CA 03 0001071
CA 03 0001072
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 99-8503
Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard – Writing
ELBERT WILSON REED, SR., ET UX.
VERSUS
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., ET AL.
Lead Case CA 03 0001068 consolidated with CA 03 0001069
CA 03 0001070
CA 03 0001071
CA 03 0001072
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 99-8504
Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard – Writing
DARVIN RAMIREZ
VERSUS
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., ET AL.
Lead Case CA 03 0001068 consolidated with CA 03 0001069
CA 03 0001070
CA 03 0001071
CA 03 0001072
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 99-8505
Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard – Writing
SHANNON REED
VERSUS
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., ET AL.
Lead Case CA 03 0001068 consolidated with CA 03 0001069
CA 03 0001070
CA 03 0001071
CA 03 0001072
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 99-8506
Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard – Writing
ANGELO HONORE
VERSUS
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC., ET AL.
Lead Case CA 03 0001068 consolidated with CA 03 0001069
CA 03 0001070
CA 03 0001071
CA 03 0001072
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 99-8507
Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was Published
The Opinion - Affirmed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard – Writing
STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
RANDALL S. DESHOTELS
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Calcasieu
Fourteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 16554-01
Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard – Writing
RHONDA JEAN HERNANDEZ
VERSUS
RANDY JAMES THERIOT
Lead Case CA 03 0001088 consolidated with CA 03 0001089
CA 03 0001090
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Iberia
Sixteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 74,818 C/W 78,372 C/W, 95,674
Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Lee Porter
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Appeal Dismissed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard - Writing
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
RHONDA JEAN HERNANDEZ
VERSUS
RANDY JAMES THERIOT
Lead Case CA 03 0001088 consolidated with CA 03 0001089
CA 03 0001090
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Iberia
Sixteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 78,372
Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Lee Porter
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Appeal Dismissed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard - Writing
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
RANDY JAMES THERIOT AND LISA THERIOT
VERSUS
RHONDA JEAN HERNANDEZ AND RAMSEY THERIOT
Lead Case CA 03 0001088 consolidated with CA 03 0001089
CA 03 0001090
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Iberia
Sixteenth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 95,674
Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Lee Porter
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Appeal Dismissed
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard - Writing
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
STATE OF LOUISIANA
VERSUS
ERIC B. GIPSON
Date Filed:
Trial Court: Vernon
Thirtieth Judicial District Court
Trial Court Number: 61044, 61045
Trial Judge: Hon. Vernon Bruce Clark
Opinion Rendered on: 02/04/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered
The Opinion was not Published
The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended
Opinion Panel:
Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard
Hon. Arthur J. Planchard - Writing
Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett
Total Civil Cases 38
Civil PC Opinions 0
Civil PC Publish 0
Civil PC Not Publish 0
Civil Majority Opinions 35
Civil Majority Publish 21
Civil Majority Not Publish 17
Civil Opinion on Motions 3
Total Criminal Cases 19
Criminal PC Opinions 0
Criminal PC Publish 0
Criminal PC Not Publish 0
Criminal Majority Opinions 19
Criminal Majority Publish 4
Criminal Majority Not Publish 15
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 11
Workers Comp PC Opinions 0
Workers Comp PC Publish 0
Workers Comp PC Not Publish 0
Workers Comp Majority Opinions 11
Workers Comp Majority Publish 11
Workers Comp Majority Not Publish 0
Workers Comp Opinion on Motions 0
Total Consolidated Cases 8
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