April 5, 2006

3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Press Release

Opinions Rendered From 04/05/06 To 04/05/06

Opinions written by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

CA 05 00096

OUPAC, INC. D/B/A OUPAC FINANCIAL SERVICES

VERSUS

ALLSTAR GMC-PONTIAC

Date Filed: 01/25/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2003-3338

Trial Judge: Hon. Wilford D. Carter

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. J. David Painter

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WCA 05 01282

JAMES R. DUPLECHAIN

VERSUS

BELL OFFICE SUPPLY

Date Filed: 10/19/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 03-08243

Trial Judge: Hon. Jason Gerard Ourso

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 05 01284

TERESA ALLEN, ET AL.

VERSUS

GLENN EDWARD BELGARD, ET UX

Date Filed: 10/19/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 211,399

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Remarks: Affirmed in Part; Reversed in Part;

Remanded in Part.

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CA 05 01298

BILLY L. REED and TERESA REED

VERSUS

AMERICAN EQUITY INSURANCE CO., ET AL.

Date Filed: 10/20/2005

Trial Court: Pineville City Court

Pineville City Court

Trial Court Number: 3-0200

Trial Judge: Jesse Phillip Terrell Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. James T. Genovese

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Opinions written by: Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

CA 05 01251

MICHAEL A. CASTILLE

VERSUS

OLD EVANGELINE DOWNS, LLC

Date Filed: 10/17/2005

Trial Court: St. Martin

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 69096

Trial Judge: Hon. Gerard B. Wattigny

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 05 01278

DEVONIA EVANS, ET AL.

VERSUS

CITY OF NATCHITOCHES

Date Filed: 10/19/2005

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 69332, Div. B

Trial Judge: Hon. Dee A. Hawthorne

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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WCA 05 01294

WILEY E. MAULDIN

VERSUS

TOWN OF CHURCH POINT

Date Filed: 10/20/2005

Trial Court: Lafayette

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 04-08633

Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed in Part; Reversed in Part

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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Opinions written by: Hon. John D. Saunders

WCA 05 00575

ADRIAN BROUSSARD

VERSUS

LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Date Filed: 05/03/2005

Trial Court: Lafayette

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 03-05991

Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed in Part; Reversed in Part

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 05 01300

LINDA SNYDER GERACE

VERSUS

RANDY JOSEPH GERACE

Date Filed: 10/20/2005

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 02-C-3447-C

Trial Judge: Hon. Alonzo Harris

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Concurs

Remarks: in the result.

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Concurs

Remarks: in the result.

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CA 05 01311

FABIAN PATIN AND ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS, APLC

VERSUS

THE LAW FIRM OF FLOURNOY, DOGGETT & LOSAVIO, APLC

Date Filed: 10/21/2005

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20021025

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 05 01316

IDA FLUGENCE

VERSUS

DR. CRAIG M. GAUTHIER

Date Filed: 10/21/2005

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 95859

Trial Judge: Hon. Lori Ann Landry

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 05 01349

KENDRITH NICHOLS and ONNIE NICHOLS

VERSUS

STATE FARM FIRE & CASUALTY CO.

Date Filed: 10/26/2005

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2002-3388-B

Trial Judge: Hon. William Bennett

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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KA 05 01479

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

JOSEPH D. SAMPY, JR.

Date Filed: 11/30/2005

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 03-1616

Trial Judge: Hon. John E. Conery

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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KA 05 01480

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

JOSEPH D. SAMPY, JR.

Date Filed: 11/30/2005

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 03-1861

Trial Judge: Hon. John E. Conery

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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Opinions written by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

CA 05 01303

SUNRISE PROPERTIES, INC.

VERSUS

LONG'S PREFERRED PRODUCTS, INC.

Date Filed: 10/20/2005

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 05-C-0223-D

Trial Judge: Donald Wayne Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 05 01308

BRIDGET HUIE, ET AL.

VERSUS

CITY OF LEESVILLE

Date Filed: 10/20/2005

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 69,445

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Ford

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 05 01326

WEST LOUISIANA HEALTH SERVICES, INC. D/B/A BEAUREGARD

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

VERSUS

DAN BUTLER, M.D.

Date Filed: 10/24/2005

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2005-0432

Trial Judge: Hon. Stuart S. Kay Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 05 01337

DELANO PLANTATION, ET AL.

VERSUS

JUNE AMY LOWREY

Date Filed: 10/25/2005

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 90-C-0377-B

Trial Judge: Hon. Ellis J. Daigle

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 05 01344

GEORGE A. THARP

VERSUS

STATE OF LOUISIANA, ET AL.

Date Filed: 10/25/2005

Trial Court: Grant

Thirty-Fifth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 13093

Trial Judge: Hon. Allen A. Krake

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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Opinions written by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

CA 05 00532

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

MAUREEN VALLOT

Date Filed: 04/26/2005

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 03J935

Trial Judge: Hon. Keith Rayne Jules Comeaux

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was 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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WCA 05 01149

WILLIAM TONY REEVES

VERSUS

I. M. C.

Date Filed: 08/31/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3

Trial Court Number: 02-09174

Trial Judge: Charlotte A. L. Bushnell

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - 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 05 01171

CUNARD LINE LIMITED CO.

VERSUS

DATREX CORP.

Date Filed: 09/06/2005

Trial Court: Allen

Thirty-Third Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2002-140

Trial Judge: Patricia C. Cole

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - 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 05 01207

DANIEL A. HARDEE, III, ET AL.

VERSUS

ATLANTIC RICHFIELD, ET AL.

Date Filed: 09/14/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2004-2319

Trial Judge: Hon. R. Richard Bryant Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was 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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KA 05 01322

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

BRANDON JOSEPH ABSHIRE

Date Filed: 10/21/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 15098-02

Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Convict Affirmed; Sent Vacated; Remand for Re-Sent

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 05 01173

SHAUNN CAILLIER MCCORVEY

VERSUS

DERRIEL CARLTON MCCORVEY

Date Filed: 09/06/2005

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 02-C-2619-D

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Brinkman

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Remarks: Affirmed; Motion to Reduce Child Support

Denied.

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CA 05 01188

INDUSTRIAL SCREW & SUPPLY CO., INC.

VERSUS

WPS, INC.

Date Filed: 09/09/2005

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 104143-H

Trial Judge: Hon. Lori Ann Landry

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter

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KA 05 01410

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

J.F.

Date Filed: 11/10/2005

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 125998

Trial Judge: Hon. William Bennett

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter

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Opinions written by: Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

CW 05 00127

WANDA LAFLEUR, INDIV., ET AL.

VERSUS

AFTCO ENTERPRISES, INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 02/02/2005

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20040523-C

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Other Decree

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Opinion Remarks: Writ Denied in Part and Granted in Part;

Judgment Rendered.

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CA 05 01141

MATTHEW FONTANILLE

VERSUS

AMANDA BULLER

Date Filed: 08/31/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 212,991

Trial Judge: Hon. F. Rae Donaldson Swent

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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KA 05 01385

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

CHRISTOPHER LANE FRANCOIS, SR.

Date Filed: 11/03/2005

Trial Court: St. Martin

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 03-226844

Trial Judge: Hon. John E. Conery

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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Opinions written by: Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

CA 05 01084

JULIE SIMON ALBARADO, ET AL.

VERSUS

STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTO INS. CO., ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/16/2005

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20032205

Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

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 05 01174

ROGER PALMER #322435

VERSUS

GLENN G. CORTELLO

Date Filed: 09/07/2005

Trial Court: Allen

Thirty-Third Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2005-026

Trial Judge: Patricia C. Cole

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 05 01178

ALBERT L. ROBERTS, JR., ET UX.

VERSUS

HARTFORD FIRE INS. CO., ET AL.

Date Filed: 09/07/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 210,885

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 05 01202

WHITNEY NATIONAL BANK

VERSUS

RANDY J. HEBERT, ET UX.

Date Filed: 09/13/2005

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 78941 L

Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 05 01212

L. J. TRAHAN, JR., ET AL.

VERSUS

NEW YORK INS. AND ANNUITY CORP.

Date Filed: 09/14/2005

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20004310

Trial Judge: Hon. Durwood Wayne Conque

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 05 01353

DARREL WAYNE MEARS

VERSUS

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURER OF/AND GLOBAL

INDUSTRIES OFFSHORE, LLC

Date Filed: 10/27/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 01-5194

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Lane Wyatt

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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KA 05 01421

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

JOHN DOUGLAS SMITH

Date Filed: 11/15/2005

Trial Court: Allen

Thirty-Third Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR2003-6282

Trial Judge: Hon. Joel Gerard Davis

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Sentence Vacated and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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Opinions written by: Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

WCA 05 01307

ROSE A. ROSE

VERSUS

MAISON DEVILLE CARE CENTER

Date Filed: 10/20/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 04-03753

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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CA 05 01310

THERESA C. WEEKS

VERSUS

BYRD MEDICAL CLINIC, INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 10/20/2005

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 61,408

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Ford

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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CA 05 01314

MARCELLA MARIE THOMPSON TEZENO

VERSUS

LESTER BOUTTE, ET AL.

Date Filed: 10/21/2005

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 82860-G

Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Lee Porter

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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WCA 05 01343

EVERGREEN PRESBYTERIAN MINISTRIES

VERSUS

BRENDA WALLACE

Date Filed: 10/25/2005

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 03-07473

Trial Judge: Charlotte A. L. Bushnell

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Dismissed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Appeal Dismissed and Case Remanded.

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WCA 05 01348

JOEL TYLER

VERSUS

SHAWN BART

Date Filed: 10/26/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 05-00860

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

04/05/06 - Per Curiam Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was published

The Opinion – Vacated and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Judgment Vacated; Remanded.

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KA 05 01632

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

WILFORD VICTORIAN, JR.

Date Filed: 12/29/2005

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 67554, 67555, 68221

Trial Judge: Hon. Lester P. Kees

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Conv and Sentence Affirmed; Rem w/ Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Conviction and Sentence Affirmed; Motion

to Withdraw Granted;

Remanded.

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WCA 06 00358

RANDALL MARKS

VERSUS

84 LUMBER COMPANY

Date Filed: 03/13/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 96-05771

Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Motion Opinion

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - M/Dismiss Susp Appl Granted; Appl Main as Devolu

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Remarks: Suspensive Appeal Dismissed; Appeal

Converted to Devolutive Appeal.

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Opinions written by: Hon. J. David Painter

CA 05 00721

FELIX MOUTON, JR.

VERSUS

RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY

Date Filed: 05/31/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 218,920

Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Dissents

Remarks: and assigns written reasons.

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

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WCA 05 01186

LINDA F. MITCHELL

VERSUS

ALLIANCE COMPRESSORS

Date Filed: 09/09/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 02-07611

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Dissents

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

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CA 05 01195

IRVING CEASAR, ET AL.

VERSUS

SHERIFF SID HEBERT, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 05 0001195 consolidated with CA 05 0001196

Date Filed: 09/12/2005

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 100030

Trial Judge: Hon. Gerard B. Wattigny

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

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CA 05 01196

JERRY CORSEY, ET AL.

VERSUS

IBERIA PARISH GOVERNMENT

Lead Case CA 05 0001195 consolidated with CA 05 0001196

Date Filed: 09/12/2005

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 100033

Trial Judge: Hon. Gerard B. Wattigny

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

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CA 05 01227

FRANCIS N. KATELY

VERSUS

GLOBAL DATA SYSTEMS, INC.

Date Filed: 09/19/2005

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20043812

Trial Judge: Hon. Durwood Wayne Conque

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Concurs

Remarks: in the result.

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Concurs

Remarks: in the result.

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

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KA 05 01447

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

M. S. G.

Date Filed: 11/22/2005

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 67780, 67787

Trial Judge: Hon. Lester P. Kees

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. James T. Genovese

CA 05 01277

SELECT MOTOR CO., INC.

VERSUS

STATE OF LA., DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY & CORRECTIONS

Date Filed: 10/19/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 219,938

Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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WCA 05 01291

MIKE D. LEGER

VERSUS

SONNIER EXTERMINATING

Date Filed: 10/19/2005

Trial Court: Lafayette

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 05-00397

Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow

Opinion Rendered on: 04/05/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

Total Civil Cases 34

Civil PC Opinions 0

Civil PC Publish 0

Civil PC Not Publish 0

Civil Majority Opinions 34

Civil Majority Publish 24

Civil Majority Not Publish 10

Civil Opinion on Motions 0

Total Criminal Cases 8

Criminal PC Opinions 0

Criminal PC Publish 0

Criminal PC Not Publish 0

Criminal Majority Opinions 8

Criminal Majority Publish 2

Criminal Majority Not Publish 6

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 10

Workers Comp PC Opinions 1

Workers Comp PC Publish 1

Workers Comp PC Not Publish 0

Workers Comp Majority Opinions 8

Workers Comp Majority Publish 9

Workers Comp Majority Not Publish 0

Workers Comp Opinion on Motions 1

Total Consolidated Cases 2

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