3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Press Release

Opinions Rendered From 02/01/06 To 02/01/06

Opinions written by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

WCA 05 00855

ADRINNER SMITH

VERSUS

ALLIANCE COMPRESSORS

Date Filed: 06/28/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 04-01886

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. John D. Saunders - Concurs

Remarks: in the result with written reasons

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Opinion Remarks: REVERSED AND REMANDED FOR A NEW TRIAL.

SAUNDERS, J., CONCURS IN THE RESULT WITH WRITTEN REASONS.

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CA 05 00889

SHAUNN CAILLIER MCCORVEY

VERSUS

DERRIEL CARLTON MCCORVEY

Date Filed: 07/06/2005

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 02-C-2619-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Aaron Frank McGee

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Concurs

Opinion Remarks: AFFIRMED IN PART; MODIFIED AND

AMENDED IN PART; REVERSED IN

PART.

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KA 05 00890

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

ALBERT BERNARD

Date Filed: 07/07/2005

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 03-1560

Trial Judge: Hon. Edward Leonard Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

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CA 05 00893

PAUL A. LEMKE

VERSUS

KEISER & AUZENNE, LLC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/08/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 217,996

Trial Judge: Hon. Bert Dexter Ryland

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

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CA 05 00903

GEOGARY RICE, ET VIRE

VERSUS

CAPITAL CITY INSURANCE COMPANY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/12/2005

Trial Court: Pineville City Court

Pineville City Court

Trial Court Number: 4-0114

Trial Judge: Jesse Phillip Terrell Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

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Opinions written by: Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

CA 05 00424

CELIA S. WEST

VERSUS

ALLSTATE INS. CO.

Date Filed: 04/05/2005

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 76305, Div. A

Trial Judge: Hon. Eric Roger Harrington

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 05 00807

JAMES LARRIEU

VERSUS

JULIE M. POSEY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/20/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 203,214

Trial Judge: Hon. F. Rae Donaldson Swent

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 05 00828

GLYNIS MARIELE WARNER

VERSUS

GILFORD PEYTON WARNER

Date Filed: 06/22/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2001-4149

Trial Judge: Lilynn Annette Cutrer

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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KA 05 00837

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

CARDELL K. FUSILIER

Date Filed: 06/23/2005

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 100348

Trial Judge: Hon. Edward D. Rubin

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 05 00844

LENNIS BERNARD

VERSUS

CHRISTOPHER GUILBEAU, ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/24/2005

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20034413

Trial Judge: Hon. John Damian Trahan

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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Opinions written by: Hon. John D. Saunders

WCA 05 00856

DARYL LEBERT

VERSUS

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY

Date Filed: 06/28/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3

Trial Court Number: 02-09240

Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

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KA 05 00894

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

RAYMOND GREEN

Date Filed: 07/11/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 272179

Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas Martin Yeager

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

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CA 05 00901

ALLEN RAY PENDER, JR.

VERSUS

REBECCA A. PENDER

Date Filed: 07/12/2005

Trial Court: Allen

Thirty-Third Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2001-425

Trial Judge: Patricia C. Cole

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

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CA 05 00919

SCOTT ALAN BYNOG

VERSUS

BRANDY NICOLE BENCH

Date Filed: 07/15/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 206,697

Trial Judge: Hon. F. Rae Donaldson Swent

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

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WCA 05 00933

DONALD J. SULLIVAN

VERSUS

PETROLEUM HELICOPTERS, INC.

Date Filed: 07/20/2005

Trial Court: Lafayette

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 04-02652

Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

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CA 05 01053

TIMOTHY DEMITRI BROWN

VERSUS

TIMOTHY A. MECHE, ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/10/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 219,325

Trial Judge: Hon. F. Rae Donaldson Swent

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

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Opinions written by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

CA 05 00859

KESHA SIBLEY SEARCY

VERSUS

FREDERICK WILLIAM HEIN, JR., ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/28/2005

Trial Court: CONCORDIA

Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 39919

Trial Judge: Hon. Leo Boothe

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

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CA 05 00873

MARTIN AND VIVIAN HUMPHREY

VERSUS

STATE OF LA, DEPT. OF CULTURE, RECREATION & TOURISM

Date Filed: 06/30/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2002-2013

Trial Judge: Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders - Concurs

Remarks: in the result with written reasons

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Opinion Remarks: SAUNDERS, J., CONCURS IN THE RESULT WITH

WRITTEN REASONS.

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CA 05 00892

JERRY WESTMORELAND

VERSUS

ALLIED HEALTHCARE, INC.

Date Filed: 07/08/2005

Trial Court: Pineville City Court

Pineville City Court

Trial Court Number: 3-0232

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert P. Jackson

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders - Concurs

Remarks: in the result with written reasons

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Opinion Remarks: SAUNDERS, J., CONCURS IN THE RESULT WITH

WRITTEN RAESONS.

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KA 05 00904

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

SHANE DEMARCUS LEMONS

Date Filed: 07/12/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 274,005

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Conviction Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Opinion Remarks: CONVICTION AND SENTENCE AFFIRMED.

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CA 05 00932

GLENDA COVINGTON

VERSUS

FIDELITY & GUARANTY INS. CO., ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/20/2005

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 75772, Div. A

Trial Judge: Hon. Eric Roger Harrington

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

CA 05 00939

JOHN BLALOCK

VERSUS

KENNETH W. LORD

Date Filed: 07/21/2005

Trial Court: Grant

Thirty-Fifth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 10,417

Trial Judge: Hon. Allen A. Krake

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Remarks: JUDGMENT AFFIRMED IN PART; AMENDED IN

PART;

REVERSED IN PART; AND CASE REMANDED.

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CA 05 00947

LESSIE OLIVER HATSFELT

VERSUS

RONALD VERNON HATSFELT

Date Filed: 07/22/2005

Trial Court: Allen

Thirty-Third Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2003-352

Trial Judge: Patricia C. Cole

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. James T. Genovese

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WCA 05 00983

YURONDA JACKSON

VERSUS

ST. FRANCIS CABRINI HOSPITAL

Date Filed: 07/28/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 04-01063

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. James T. Genovese

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JAK 05 01029

CITY OF JENNINGS IN THE INTEREST OF

M.S.

Date Filed: 08/05/2005

Trial Court: Jefferson Davis

Thirty-First Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: J188-04

Trial Judge: Hon. Craig Steve Gunnell

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Remarks: AFFIRMED IN PART, VACATED IN PART,

AND REMANDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS.

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CA 05 01033

CITY COURT OF OAKDALE

VERSUS

CITY OF OAKDALE, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 05 0001033 consolidated with CA 05 0001034

Date Filed: 08/08/2005

Trial Court: Allen

Thirty-Third Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2005-059

Trial Judge: Fred C. Sexton Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 05 01034

CITY COURT OF OAKDALE

VERSUS

CITY OF OAKDALE, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 05 0001033 consolidated with CA 05 0001034

Date Filed: 08/08/2005

Trial Court: Allen

Thirty-Third Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2005-088

Trial Judge: Fred C. Sexton Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 05 01035

DAVID STAPLETON

VERSUS

PATRICIA FUSSELL STAPLETON

Date Filed: 08/08/2005

Trial Court: LaSalle

Twenty-Eighth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 34467

Trial Judge: Hon. John Philip Mauffray Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. James T. Genovese

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Opinions written by: Hon. Marc T. Amy

CA 05 00204

JAMES RONALD JOHNSON

VERSUS

HAMILTON MEDICAL GROUP, ET AL.

Date Filed: 02/18/2005

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20030434

Trial Judge: Hon. Glennon P. Everett

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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KA 05 00612

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

STANFORD DEWAYNE STATON

Date Filed: 05/11/2005

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 57658

Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Blaylock Adams

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 05 00718

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

SAMMIE WHITE

Date Filed: 05/31/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: IV-D 287

Trial Judge: Hon. Patricia Evans Koch

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Dismissed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Opinion Remarks: APPEAL DISMISSED AND

REMANDED FOR CLARIFICATION.

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CA 05 00745

MELINDA KELLER and JOSEPH KELLER

VERSUS

SALVADOR MESSINA, ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/06/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2003-4108

Trial Judge: Hon. David Alexander Ritchie

Opinion Rendered on: 02/01/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

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