3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Press Release

Opinions Rendered From 12/30/05 To 12/30/05

Opinions written by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

CA 05 00427

PAT DOLAND D/B/A PAT'S OF CAMERON

VERSUS

ACM GAME COMPANY

Date Filed: 04/05/2005

Trial Court: Cameron

Thirty-Eighth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 10-14763

Trial Judge: Hon. H. Ward Fontenot

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Other Decree

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Remarks: Exception of No Right of Action Overruled;

Judgment Affirmed.

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KA 05 00510

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

DONALD COGSWELL, JR.

Date Filed: 04/21/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 22882-00

Trial Judge: Hon. David Alexander Ritchie

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Conviction Rev, Sent Vac, Remanded to Dist Ct

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Remarks: Convictions for Malfeasance in Office

Reversed, Sentences Vacated, and Judgments of Acquittal

Ordered; Sentences for Obscenity Vacated and Case Remanded

for Resentencing; Convictions for Sexual Battery and

Attempted Sexual Battery Affirmed.

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Opinions written by: Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

CA 05 00568

RING CONSTRUCTION, LLC

VERSUS

CHATEAU DES LIONS, LLC , ET AL.

Date Filed: 05/02/2005

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20034031

Trial Judge: Hon. Glennon P. Everett

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. James T. Genovese

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WCA 05 00593

THE STANDARD COMPANIES, INC.

VERSUS

KIRK A. TRAHAN

Date Filed: 05/06/2005

Trial Court: Lafayette

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 03-02662 CONSOLIDATED, WITH 03-03171

Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 05 00604

LESLIE MORAN HARRIS

VERSUS

JERRY L. HARRIS

Date Filed: 05/10/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 197,126

Trial Judge: Hon. F. Rae Donaldson Swent

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. James T. Genovese

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KA 05 00615

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

STEVEN R. PEELER, JR.

Date Filed: 05/12/2005

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR291-04

Trial Judge: Hon. Stuart S. Kay Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Remarks: Sentence Affirmed; Remanded with

Instructions.

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CA 05 00657

JOHN AARON DUHON, ET AL.

VERSUS

LAFAYETTE CITY-PARISH CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT

Date Filed: 05/19/2005

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20043599

Trial Judge: Hon. Patrick Louis Michot

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. James T. Genovese

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KA 05 00680

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

PATRICK D. THIBODEAUX

Date Filed: 05/23/2005

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 03-1617

Trial Judge: Hon. Lori Ann Landry

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. James T. Genovese

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Opinions written by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

KA 05 00647

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

DONALD CLARK

Date Filed: 05/17/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 17835-01

Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Sentence Vacated and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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WCA 05 00650

ERVIN GUILLORY

VERSUS

INTERSTATE HOTELS & RESORTS

Date Filed: 05/18/2005

Trial Court: Lafayette

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 04-02240

Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 05 00652

DOROTHY CLEMENT, ET AL.

VERSUS

FOUR WINDS TRIBE-LOUISIANA, ET AL.

Date Filed: 05/18/2005

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 67,931

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Ford

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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WCA 05 00676

INTERNATIONAL MAINTENANCE CORP.

VERSUS

ROBERT L. STODDARD

Date Filed: 05/23/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3

Trial Court Number: 02-04473

Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 05 00686

AARON SMITH, BY NEXT OF FRIEND

VERSUS

ALEXANDRIA COCA COLA BOTTLING CO., LTD.

Date Filed: 05/24/2005

Trial Court: Allen

Thirty-Third Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-97-083

Trial Judge: Patricia C. Cole

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 05 00702

HUBERT BESSARD IV

VERSUS

CITY OF ABBEVILLE

Date Filed: 05/25/2005

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 80055

Trial Judge: Hon. Edward D. Rubin

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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KA 05 00738

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

CLIFTON DEVON SMITH

Date Filed: 06/03/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 3971-03

Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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Opinions written by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

KA 05 00221

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

DARRELL BRENT WHATLEY

Date Filed: 02/23/2005

Trial Court: EVANGELINE

Thirteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 64517FA

Trial Judge: John Larry Vidrine

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Sentence Vacated and Set Aside; Remand for Resent

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 05 00394

AMY ROBINSON, ET AL.

VERSUS

ALLEN PARISH POLICE JURY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/29/2005

Trial Court: Allen

Thirty-Third Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2003-490

Trial Judge: Patricia C. Cole

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 05 00507

MARY E. CORMIER

VERSUS

ROBERT COLSTON and ALLSTATE INS. CO.

Date Filed: 04/21/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2002-1804

Trial Judge: Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 05 00549

CURTIS MANUEL, JR.

VERSUS

EDITH MCFARLAND MANUEL

Date Filed: 04/29/2005

Trial Court: Cameron

Thirty-Eighth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 10-16147

Trial Judge: Hon. H. Ward Fontenot

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 05 00563

RANDY ALVIS AND E.G. ALVIS

VERSUS

CIT GROUP EQUIPMENT FINANCING, INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 04/29/2005

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 55,948

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Edward Burgess

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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KA 05 00614

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

MARCUS J. TELLIS

Date Filed: 05/11/2005

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR544-2004

Trial Judge: Hon. Stuart S. Kay Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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Opinions written by: Hon. Marc T. Amy

WCA 05 00460

RAYMOND T. POUSSON

VERSUS

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE

Date Filed: 04/11/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3

Trial Court Number: 03-09231

Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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WCA 05 00482

CAJUN RENTAL & SERVICES

VERSUS

EDWIN "SONNY" HEBERT

Date Filed: 04/15/2005

Trial Court: Vermilion

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 04-00612 C/W 04-01217

Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 05 00509

JOHNNY LEROY COBB, ET AL.

VERSUS

DELTA EXPORTS, INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 04/21/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 97-3701

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Lane Wyatt

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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KA 05 00544

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

MICHAEL K. MOREAU

Date Filed: 04/28/2005

Trial Court: St. Martin

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 03-227269

Trial Judge: Hon. Keith Rayne Jules Comeaux

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 05 00550

GERARD SIMON and MONICA SIMON

VERSUS

FRANCOIS LACOSTE, ET AL.

Date Filed: 04/29/2005

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20015906

Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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KA 05 00553

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

JUNIOR RAY FONTENOT

Date Filed: 04/29/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 22163-03

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Lane Wyatt

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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WCA 05 00952

BEUTLER ENGLAND CLINIC (CHERYL BROWN)

VERSUS

MARKET BASKET NO. 27

Date Filed: 07/22/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3

Trial Court Number: 04-03236

Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Dissents

Remarks: Dissents and assigns written reasons.

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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Opinions written by: Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

CA 05 00576

CARLA RACHAL

VERSUS

STATE OF LA., DEPT. OF WILDLIFE & FISHERIES, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 05 0000576 consolidated with CA 05 0000577

Date Filed: 05/04/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 203,254 CONSOLIDATED WITH, 203,890

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 05 00577

DAVID MCALPIN, ET IX.

VERSUS

STATE OF LA., DEPT. OF WILDLIFE & FISHERIES, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 05 0000576 consolidated with CA 05 0000577

Date Filed: 05/04/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 203,890 CONSOLIDATED WITH, 203,254

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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WCA 05 00605

TERRY L. DEROUEN

VERSUS

IBERIA SUGAR COOPERATIVE, INC.

Date Filed: 05/10/2005

Trial Court: Iberia

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 9

Trial Court Number: 03-06371

Trial Judge: Hon. Elizabeth Claire Lanier

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 05 00628

JOHN DAVID MOORE

VERSUS

ESTELLE MARTIN MOORE

Date Filed: 05/13/2005

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 99-7266-B

Trial Judge: Hon. William Bennett

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Dissents

Remarks: Dissents and assigns written reasons.

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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KA 05 00633

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

BILLY RAY ROBINSON

Date Filed: 05/13/2005

Trial Court: LaSalle

Twenty-Eighth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 72511

Trial Judge: Hon. John Philip Mauffray Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 12/30/05 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 05 00645

AMANDA BROUSSARD