3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Press Release

Opinions Rendered From 12/06/06 To 12/06/06

Opinions written by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

CA 06 00970

SARAPHINE C. BRUNSTON, ET AL.

VERSUS

SHIRLEY K. HOOVER, ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/31/2006

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 53437, Div. A

Trial Judge: Hon. Eric Roger Harrington

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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WCA 06 00978

WARREN A. RAVE

VERSUS

WAMPOLD COMPANIES, ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/02/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 03-08832

Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 06 00984

ST. MARY OPERATING COMPANY

VERSUS

LESTER JOSEPH CHAMPAGNE, ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/04/2006

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 82422 D

Trial Judge: Hon. Edward D. Rubin

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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Opinions written by: Hon. John D. Saunders

CA 05 01547

MARY WILLIAMS, ET AL.

VERSUS

VENSON R. AYMOND, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 05 0001547 consolidated with CA 05 0001548

Date Filed: 12/13/2005

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2003-4786-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Mark A. Jeansonne

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, Rev in Part, Amended & Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Opinion Remarks: Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part,

Amended in Part, and Rendered.

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CA 05 01548

PAUL DARREN WILLIAMS, ET AL.

VERSUS

STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTO INS. CO. and VENSON R. AYMOND

Lead Case CA 05 0001547 consolidated with CA 05 0001548

Date Filed: 12/13/2005

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2003-5125-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Mark A. Jeansonne

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed in Part, Rev in Part, Amended & Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Opinion Remarks: Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part,

Amended in Part, and Rendered.

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CA 06 00551

NORA E. WHIPPLE

VERSUS

DAVID J. WHIPPLE

Date Filed: 04/18/2006

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 75294

Trial Judge: Hon. Lester P. Kees

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

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KA 06 00869

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

LAVERNE GATES

aka LAVERN GATES, aka TERRY W. GATES,

aka TERRY W. YATES, aka CARL JONES

Date Filed: 07/11/2006

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 68814

Trial Judge: Hon. Vernon Bruce Clark

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Opinion Remarks: Convictions and Sentences Affirmed.

Motion to Withdraw Granted. Remanded for Correction of

Minute Entry.

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Opinions written by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

KA 06 00721

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

DEBBIE W. DRAPER

Date Filed: 06/02/2006

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR1157-2005

Trial Judge: Hon. Stuart S. Kay Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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CA 06 00744

ARLENE SQUYRES, ET AL

VERSUS

OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC., ET AL

Date Filed: 06/09/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20045872

Trial Judge: Hon. Patrick Louis Michot

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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WCA 06 00749

JOSEPH BABINEAUX

VERSUS

MOSS MOTORS

Date Filed: 06/09/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 04-01108

Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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KA 06 00799

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

CHRISTOPHER TELL GLENN

Date Filed: 06/20/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 7781-04

Trial Judge: Hon. David Alexander Ritchie

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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CA 06 00827

RAY MARIE DOUET

VERSUS

AZALEA VILLA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/28/2006

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 100629

Trial Judge: Hon. Edward Leonard Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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CA 06 00858

TINA LYNETTE WATKINS, INDIV., ET AL.

VERSUS

DR. RICHARD BARRY

Date Filed: 07/07/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 94-596

Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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Opinions written by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

CA 06 00748

LA PAC MANUFACTURING, INC., ET AL.

VERSUS

TCM MANUFACTURING, INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/09/2006

Trial Court: Acadia

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 81663

Trial Judge: Hon. Durwood Wayne Conque

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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KA 06 00794

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

ROBIN LEBLANC

Date Filed: 06/20/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 6130-03

Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Opinion Remarks: Sentences Vacated and Set Aside; Remanded

for Resentencing.

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KA 06 00803

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

EARL J. VOISIN

Date Filed: 06/21/2006

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 05-901

Trial Judge: Hon. Gerard B. Wattigny

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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CA 06 00810

DEEDRA COMEAUX

VERSUS

LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC.

Date Filed: 06/23/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20051199

Trial Judge: Hon. Patrick Louis Michot

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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CA 06 00863

L. W. THOMAS

VERSUS

SANDRA LOUISE MAXIE THOMAS

Date Filed: 07/11/2006

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 46,192

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Edward Burgess

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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CA 06 00924

KELLY BAILEY, ET AL.

VERSUS

AIG INSURANCE, ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/25/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Alexandria City Court

Trial Court Number: 100,573

Trial Judge: Richard Eric Starling Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter

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Opinions written by: Hon. Marc T. Amy

CW 06 00493

ERNEST R. GREMILLION, JR., ET AL

VERSUS

KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY

COMPANY, ET AL

Date Filed: 04/04/2006

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2004-5970-B

Trial Judge: Hon. William Bennett

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Writ Granted

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Writ Granted. Remanded.

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KA 06 00884

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

CARL W. BRISTER

Date Filed: 07/17/2006

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR333-05

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman I. Stewart Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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Opinions written by: Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

WCA 05 01460

HOWARD MCCLURE

VERSUS

CITY OF PINEVILLE

Date Filed: 11/29/2005

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 03-06950

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Appeal of Denial of Motion for New Trial

Dismissed;

Motion to Dismiss Answer to Appeal Granted;

Summary Judgment Affirmed.

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WCA 06 00279

HOWARD MCCLURE

VERSUS

CITY OF PINEVILLE

Date Filed: 02/22/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 03-06950

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed in Part

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Reversed in Part; Affirmed in Part as

Amended.

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KA 06 00700

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

RONALD JAMES ALEXANDER

Date Filed: 05/31/2006

Trial Court: St. Martin

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 99-190024

Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Lee Porter

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed; Motion to Withdraw Granted

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Conviction and Sentence Affirmed;

Remanded with Instructions.

Motion to Withdraw Granted.

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KA 06 00823

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

DUSTIN K. RUNYON

Date Filed: 06/28/2006

Trial Court: Catahoula

Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 03-736, 03-817

Trial Judge: Hon. Leo Boothe

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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CA 06 00826

MELVIN R. SMITH

VERSUS

STATE FARM INSURANCE CO., ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/28/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 217,529

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Davidson

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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CA 06 00857

SUSAN CARRAGHER

VERSUS

PITTMAN BROADCASTING

Date Filed: 07/07/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2002-4395

Trial Judge: Hon. Charley Quienalty

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

CA 06 00609

ADVANCED PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS, INC.

VERSUS

GARY SIMON, ET AL.

Date Filed: 05/03/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20041160

Trial Judge: Hon. Durwood Wayne Conque

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 06 00905

KIMBERLY CARTER, ET AL.

VERSUS

DANIEL JOHNSON, ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/18/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 220,328

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Davidson

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 06 00911

TERRANCE BATISTE

VERSUS

JOSE R. GUTIERREZ, ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/20/2006

Trial Court: St. Martin

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 68326

Trial Judge: Hon. Keith Rayne Jules Comeaux

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter

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Opinions written by: Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

KA 06 00800

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

NATHAN STRINGER

Date Filed: 06/21/2006

Trial Court: LaSalle

Twenty-Eighth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 72104

Trial Judge: Hon. John Philip Mauffray, Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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KA 06 00816

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

RONALD L. BRYANT

Date Filed: 06/27/2006

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 05-209

Trial Judge: Hon. Paul Joseph deMahy

Opinion Rendered on: 12/06/06 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel: