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:

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 06 00864

KIM MARIE MIER

VERSUS

RUSTON J. BOURQUE

Date Filed: 07/11/2006

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 76253

Trial Judge: Hon. Phyllis M. Keaty

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

The Opinion was not Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 06 00926

RODNEY BONNER, JR. and LORI BONNER

VERSUS

ROBERT FOREMAN

Date Filed: 07/25/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 99-6298

Trial Judge: Hon. David Alexander Ritchie

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

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Other Decree

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Remarks: Contract Reformed; Conveyance Records

Ordered Corrected.

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CA 06 01089

SUCCESSION OF JOSEPH AMES GUIDRY

Date Filed: 08/24/2006

Trial Court: St. Martin

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 13554

Trial Judge: Hon. Paul Joseph deMahy

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 01254

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

COREY BARFIELD

Date Filed: 09/26/2006

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 127688

Trial Judge: Hon. Mark A. Jeansonne

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

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Dismissed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Remarks: Appeal Dismissed and Remanded with

Instructions.

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Opinions written by: Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

KH 06 00693

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

CAREY LOUIS HOOD

Lead Case KH 06 0000693 consolidated with KA 06 0001039

Date Filed: 05/26/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 267,664

Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas Martin Yeager

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

The Opinion was not Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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KA 06 00852

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

JOSEPH "JODY" DUPLICHAN, JR.

Date Filed: 07/06/2006

Trial Court: Allen

Thirty-Third Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR05-3814

Trial Judge: Hon. Joel Gerard Davis

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

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Conviction Affirmed, Sentence Vacated and Remande

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Conviction Affirmed; Sentence Vacated;

Remanded for Resentencing with Instructions.

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CA 06 00952

THALIA RENFRO

VERSUS

BURLINGTON NORTHERN AND SANTA FE RR, ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/28/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 02-506

Trial Judge: Hon. David Alexander Ritchie

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

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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CA 06 00965

ELLA MAE LEDAY

VERSUS

VILLE PLATTE HOUSING AUTHORITY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/28/2006

Trial Court: EVANGELINE

Thirteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 63773-B

Trial Judge: Thomas F. Fuselier

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

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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CA 06 00974

ROY E. EVANS, ET AL.

VERSUS

DERRICK D. SMITH, ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/01/2006

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 77965, Div. B

Trial Judge: Hon. Dee A. Hawthorne

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

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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CA 06 01027

CHARLES M. HILL, JR.

VERSUS

CONNIE YVONNE HILL

Date Filed: 08/14/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 221,952

Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr

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

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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KA 06 01039

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

CAREY LOUIS HOOD

Lead Case KH 06 0000693 consolidated with KA 06 0001039

Date Filed: 08/15/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 267664

Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas Martin Yeager

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

The Opinion was not Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. J. David Painter

KA 06 00829

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

RONNIE KURT HONGO, JR.

Date Filed: 06/29/2006

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 59387

Trial Judge: Hon. Stephen Bruce Beasley

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

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Concurs

Remarks: in the result.

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

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CA 06 00866

ROBERT C. JORDAN

VERSUS

ZOIE R. VICE, ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/11/2006

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 100324-E

Trial Judge: Hon. Keith Rayne Jules Comeaux

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

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

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CA 06 00929

CULLEN WASHINGTON

VERSUS

PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE CO.

Date Filed: 07/25/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 05-3674

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. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

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KA 06 01349

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

FRED LEE FAIRLEY, III

Date Filed: 10/20/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 277,785

Trial Judge: Hon. Donald Thaddeus Johnson

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

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Dismissed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Appeal Dismissed and Remanded with

Instructions.

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Opinions written by: Hon. James T. Genovese

KA 06 00937

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

MACK HENRY JOHNSON, JR.

Date Filed: 07/26/2006

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 60371

Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Blaylock Adams

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

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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KA 06 01005

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

JUSTIN D. SAVOIE

Date Filed: 08/08/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 93525

Trial Judge: Hon. Jules David Edwards III

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

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Motion to Withdraw Granted; Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Conviction and Sentence Affirmed. Motion

to Withdraw Granted.

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CA 06 01011

RONALD K. CHAVERS, ET AL.

VERSUS

BRIGHT TRUCK LEASING CORP., ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/10/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 961119

Trial Judge: Hon. John Damian Trahan

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

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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CA 06 01024

ANTHONY MARQUEZ

VERSUS

PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE CO., ET AL.

Lead Case CA 06 0001024 consolidated with CA 06 0001025

Date Filed: 08/14/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 220,284 CONSOLIDATED WITH, 222,451

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

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

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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CA 06 01025

LOUISIANA FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INS. CO.

VERSUS

ANTHONY MARQUEZ

Lead Case CA 06 0001024 consolidated with CA 06 0001025

Date Filed: 08/14/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 222,451 CONSOLIDATED WITH, 220,284

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

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

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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CA 06 01036

BASIC HOME CARE SERVICES, INC.

VERSUS

WILLIAM DORE

Date Filed: 08/15/2006

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 106524-E

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. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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CA 06 01220

WILLIAM MOORE

VERSUS

FENWICK SEREAL, ET AL.

Date Filed: 09/21/2006

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: Lower Court Number not available.

Trial Judge: Judge's Name not available.

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

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Appeal Dismissed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Appeal Dismissed. Appeal Converted into

Application for Supervisory Writ. Writ Granted and Made

Peremptory.

Total Civil Cases 32

Civil PC Opinions 0

Civil PC Publish 0

Civil PC Not Publish 0

Civil Majority Opinions 31

Civil Majority Publish 19

Civil Majority Not Publish 12

Civil Opinion on Motions 1

Civil Summary Dispositions 0

Total Criminal Cases 18

Criminal PC Opinions 0

Criminal PC Publish 0

Criminal PC Not Publish 0

Criminal Majority Opinions 18

Criminal Majority Publish 7

Criminal Majority Not Publish 11

Criminal Opinion on Motions 0

Criminal Summary Dispositions 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

Juvenile Summary Dispositions 0

Total Workers Comp Cases 4

Workers Comp PC Opinions 0

Workers Comp PC Publish 0

Workers Comp PC Not Publish 0

Workers Comp Majority Opinions 4

Workers Comp Majority Publish 4

Workers Comp Majority Not Publish 0

Workers Comp Opinion on Motions 0

Workers Comp Summary Dispositions 0

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Miscellaneous Totals

Total Consolidated Cases 6

Total Opinion on Writ Grants 2

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