3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Press Release

Opinions Rendered From 03/03/04 To 03/03/04

Opinions written by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

WCA 03 01032

FLOYD BOONE, JR.

VERSUS

MID-STATE MARKETING

Date Filed: 07/31/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 02-03751

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Concurs in Part, Dissents in Part

Remarks: and assigns written reasons

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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Opinions written by: Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

CA 03 00815

CAROLYN E. MYLES, ET AL.

VERSUS

CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES, INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/25/2003

Trial Court: EVANGELINE

Thirteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 61715-B C/W 62668-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Audley Gaynor Soileau

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - 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

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CA 03 00932

J. QUENTIN SIMON

VERSUS

JEFFERY T. REEL, ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/18/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20004854

Trial Judge: Hon. John Damian Trahan

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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Opinions written by: Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

CA 03 01074

TRAVIS COOPER, ET AL

VERSUS

LOUISIANA DEPTARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

Date Filed: 08/08/2003

Trial Court: Catahoula

Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 18,754

Trial Judge: Hon. Kathy A. Johnson

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - 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 - Dissents

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CA 03 01293

EL PASO FIELD SERVICE, INC.

VERSUS

STEPHEN MINVIELLE

Date Filed: 09/23/2003

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 99,069

Trial Judge: Hon. Paul Joseph deMahy

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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WCA 03 01310

ROY STROTHER

VERSUS

GUINN OILFIELD SERVICES

Date Filed: 09/25/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 02-02617

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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KA 03 01348

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

FRED CHRISTOPHER BEVERLY

Date Filed: 09/30/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 266815

Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas Martin Yeager

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 01364

RANDY ALVIS and E.G. ALVIS

VERSUS

CIT GROUP EQUIPMENT FINANCING, INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 10/06/2003

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 55948

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Edward Burgess

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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Opinions written by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

CA 03 01284

HOPE CRAWFORD DESSELLE

VERSUS

COLONIAL LIFE & ACCIDENT INS. CO.

Date Filed: 09/18/2003

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2002-4126-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Mark A. Jeansonne

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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WCA 03 01288

SIMS RACHAL

VERSUS

GOOD NEIGHBOR GLASS, INC.

Date Filed: 09/19/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 02-07294

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 01323

BOYD ROJAS

VERSUS

STRATAGRAPH, INC.

Date Filed: 09/26/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20025231

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman C. Clause

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 01345

JM & F, INC., ET AL.

VERSUS

STATE OF LA, THRU THE DOTD, ET AL.

Date Filed: 09/30/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2001-2571

Trial Judge: Hon. Patricia Minaldi

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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KA 03 01349

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

SCOTT C. COOLEY

Date Filed: 09/30/2003

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR67-03

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman I. Stewart Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Dissents

Remarks: and assigns written reasons

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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WCA 03 01355

KENNETH DODGE

VERSUS

S & B LOGGING

Date Filed: 10/01/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 02-01580

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 03 01369

LOLA BOWIE, ET AL.

VERSUS

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, ET AL.

Date Filed: 10/07/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 206,506

Trial Judge: Hon. William Ross Foote

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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Opinions written by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

WCA 03 01061

GERARD PERRON

VERSUS

ST. LANDRY PARISH ECONOMIC INDUSTRIAL

Date Filed: 08/08/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 01-09126

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 03 01062

BYLES WELDING & TRACTOR CO.

VERSUS

JOHN CLIFTON CONINE

Date Filed: 08/08/2003

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 73367, Div. B

Trial Judge: Hon. W. Peyton Cunningham Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 03 01224

RUBY ANNA PRITCHARD

VERSUS

STACEY VAUGHN FLOYD

Date Filed: 09/08/2003

Trial Court: LaSalle

Twenty-Eighth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 32,780

Trial Judge: Hon. John Philip Mauffray Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 03 01232

GRANT RENO

VERSUS

SCAFCO, LTD., ET AL.

Date Filed: 09/09/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 96-3317

Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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KA 03 01275

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

DARRELL BRENT WHATLEY

Date Filed: 09/17/2003

Trial Court: EVANGELINE

Thirteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 64517FA

Trial Judge: John Larry Vidrine

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Sentence Vacated and Case Remanded for Resentencin

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Dissents

Remarks: and would affirm the sentence

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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WCA 03 01280

TEILLA L. NOEL

VERSUS

HOME HEALTH CARE 2000

Date Filed: 09/18/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3

Trial Court Number: 01-06726

Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed in Part; Reversed in Part

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 03 01458

THOMAS KARRELL ARDOIN

VERSUS

STATE OF LA., DOTD

Date Filed: 10/24/2003

Trial Court: EVANGELINE

Thirteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 61887-B

Trial Judge: Thomas F. Fuselier

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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Opinions written by: Hon. Marc T. Amy

CA 03 01394

JASPER AND MARY RIZZO

VERSUS

HEATH NICHOLS

Date Filed: 10/09/2003

Trial Court: Alexandria City Court

Alexandria City Court

Trial Court Number: 96,986

Trial Judge: Richard Eric Starling Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 03 01420

VERMILION PARISH POLICE JURY

VERSUS

TIM ALBERT, ET AL.

Date Filed: 10/15/2003

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 76227

Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Dissents

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 03 01428

BUCKSKIN HUNTING CLUB

VERSUS

BUDDY BAYARD, ET AL.

Date Filed: 10/16/2003

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 94884

Trial Judge: Hon. Edward Leonard Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Concurs

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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WCA 03 01435

JOHNNY JENKINS

VERSUS

ROY O. MARTIN LUMBER, INC.

Date Filed: 10/20/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 02-07303

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 03 01455

TED NORRIS, ET AL.

VERSUS

STAFFORD P. FONTENOT, ET AL.

Date Filed: 10/23/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 98-C-2200-D

Trial Judge: Donald Wayne Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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KA 03 01469

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

JAMES RUBIN BLAND, SR.

Date Filed: 10/27/2003

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 56354

Trial Judge: Hon. Stephen Bruce Beasley

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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Opinions written by: Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

WCA 03 01222

LAURA STELLY

VERSUS

PARAGON CASINO AND RESORT

Date Filed: 09/08/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 02-02587

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 03 01233

SUCCESSION OF NELLIE JOHNSON FRUGE YOUNG

Date Filed: 09/09/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 03-P-0792-D

Trial Judge: Donald Wayne Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 03 01254

RALPH ALLEN PERKINS, ETC.

VERSUS

HARRY SHAHEEN, ETC.

Date Filed: 09/15/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2002-5042

Trial Judge: Hon. Wilford D. Carter

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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KA 03 01277

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

DARRELL WILTZ and

ROGER BATISTE

Date Filed: 09/17/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 88393

Trial Judge: Hon. John Damian Trahan

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Vacated and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Opinion Remarks: WILTZ:

SENTENCES AFFIRMED WITH INSTRUCTIONS.

BATISTE:

SENTENCES FOR BOTH ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT CONVICTIONS

VACATED AND REMANDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS. MOTION TO

WITHDRAW GRANTED. TRIAL COUNSEL ORDERED APPOINTED.

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CA 03 01300

JAMES MATHEWS

VERSUS

PAMELA VINEY MATHEWS

Date Filed: 09/24/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 97-7986 C/W 99-511

Trial Judge: Guy Ernest Bradberry

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard - Concurs

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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Opinions written by: Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

WCA 03 01223

PAMELA BORDELON

VERSUS

PARAGON CASINO AND RESORT

Date Filed: 09/08/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 02-08904

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

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CA 03 01227

ROBERT A. JORDAN, SR.

VERSUS

DEBBIE L. JORDAN

Date Filed: 09/09/2003

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 68794, Div. B

Trial Judge: Hon. W. Peyton Cunningham Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

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CA 03 01270

JOHN MONTESANO

VERSUS

BRYAN SIBLEY

Date Filed: 09/16/2003

Trial Court: Lafayette City Court

Lafayette City Court

Trial Court Number: CV02-0611

Trial Judge: Frances Moran Bouillion

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

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KA 03 01309

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

LOYCE ALLEN RAY

Date Filed: 09/25/2003

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 62558

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Ford

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed; Motion to Withdraw Granted

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

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CA 03 01494

JENNIFER BRYAN, ET AL.

VERSUS

RYAN'S FAMILY STEAK HOUSES, INC.

Date Filed: 10/30/2003

Trial Court: Alexandria City Court

Alexandria City Court

Trial Court Number: 96,628

Trial Judge: Richard Eric Starling Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

CA 03 01392

MELANIE DUCOTE LINDMEIER

VERSUS

TODD D. LINDMEIER

Date Filed: 10/09/2003

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2003-5185-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Mark A. Jeansonne

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

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CA 03 01409

GREG GUILLORY, ET AL.

VERSUS

TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 10/13/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2001-2446

Trial Judge: Hon. David Painter

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

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CA 03 01430

PHYLLIS JANE THERIOT

VERSUS

STEVEN JAYE SONNIER

Date Filed: 10/16/2003

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 81846

Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Lee Porter

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

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CA 03 01448

ROBERT TROY RICHARD

VERSUS

KARL M. MILLER, ET AL.

Date Filed: 10/21/2003

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 01-C-4071-D

Trial Judge: Donald Wayne Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Concurs

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Concurs

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Cooks, J., concurs. I agree with the

trial judge that La.R.S. 32:24 is applicable, but even

using ordinary negligence as the applicable standard, the

grant of summary judgment is appropriate.

Amy, J., concurs in the result.

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KA 03 01488

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

NORMAN LILLIE, JR.

Date Filed: 10/29/2003

Trial Court: Jefferson Davis

Thirty-First Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR7332-99-2

Trial Judge: Hon. Wendell R. Miller

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Sentence Vacated and Case Remanded for Resentencin

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Dissents

Remarks: and would affirm the defendant's sentence

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

WCA 03 01286

PRISCILLA WHITTINGTON

VERSUS

PARAGON CASINO RESORT

Date Filed: 09/19/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 02-09274

Trial Judge: Hon Sheral Kellar

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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CA 03 01361

RODNEY J. POCHE and DIXIE ANN POCHE

VERSUS

RANDALL J. RACCA and WESTPORT INSURANCE COMPANY

Date Filed: 10/02/2003

Trial Court: St. Martin

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 01-63485

Trial Judge: Hon. Gerard B. Wattigny

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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WCA 03 01367

WALTER NEWSON

VERSUS

RICHARD SPURGEON MASONRY

Date Filed: 10/06/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 02-04388

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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KA 03 01385

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

GARY DEWAYNE HAMILTON

Date Filed: 10/09/2003

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C3656

Trial Judge: Hon. Eric Roger Harrington

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billie Colombaro Woodard

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. Arthur J. Planchard

CA 03 01084

KENNETH FLETCHER

VERSUS

DOUGLAS WILSON

Date Filed: 08/14/2003

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 63,796

Trial Judge: Hon. Vernon Bruce Clark

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Arthur J. Planchard - Writing

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CA 03 01172

NICOLE WHITE, ET AL.

VERSUS

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/27/2003

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 203,887

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Arthur J. Planchard - Writing

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WCA 03 01178

OMSI

VERSUS

ALVIN JOE ELLIOTT

Lead Case WCA 03 0001178 consolidated with WCA 03 0001271

Date Filed: 08/28/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3

Trial Court Number: 01-02546

Trial Judge: Charlotte A. L. Bushnell

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Arthur J. Planchard - Writing

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CA 03 01199

GLORIA MOORE

VERSUS

DONALD S. BURNS, ET AL.

Date Filed: 09/03/2003

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 69,164

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Ford

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Arthur J. Planchard - Writing

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CA 03 01204

VERA R. PAINE

VERSUS

AVOYELLES COUNCIL ON AGING, ET AL.

Date Filed: 09/03/2003

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2001-2803-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Mark A. Jeansonne

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Arthur J. Planchard - Writing

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WCA 03 01271

OMSI

VERSUS

ALVIN JOE ELLIOTT

Lead Case WCA 03 0001178 consolidated with WCA 03 0001271

Date Filed: 09/16/2003

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3

Trial Court Number: 02-03401

Trial Judge: Charlotte A. L. Bushnell

Opinion Rendered on: 03/03/04 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Arthur J. Planchard - Writing

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Total Civil Cases 32

Civil PC Opinions 0

Civil PC Publish 0

Civil PC Not Publish 0

Civil Majority Opinions 31

Civil Majority Publish 20

Civil Majority Not Publish 12

Civil Opinion on Motions 1

Total Criminal Cases 8

Criminal PC Opinions 0

Criminal PC Publish 0

Criminal PC Not Publish 0

Criminal Majority Opinions 8

Criminal Majority Publish 3

Criminal Majority Not Publish 5

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 13

Workers Comp PC Opinions 0

Workers Comp PC Publish 0

Workers Comp PC Not Publish 0

Workers Comp Majority Opinions 13

Workers Comp Majority Publish 13

Workers Comp Majority Not Publish 0

Workers Comp Opinion on Motions 0

Total Consolidated Cases 2

Total Opinion on Writ Grants 0

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