3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Press Release

Opinions Rendered From 02/07/07 To 02/07/07

Opinions written by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

CA 06 00632

ROGER R. ARNOLD, ET AL.

VERSUS

DONALD S. HANCOCK

Date Filed: 05/09/2006

Trial Court: Catahoula

Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 23,175 "A"

Trial Judge: Hon. Kathy A. Johnson

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Amended and, as Amended, Affirmed.

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 06 00990

MICHAEL J. MESTAYER

VERSUS

MICHAEL J. DETRAZ, JR.

Date Filed: 08/04/2006

Trial Court: Vermilion

Abbeville City Court

Trial Court Number: 13889

Trial Judge: Hon. Craig Steve Gunnell

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 06 01037

DONALD A. CROSS, ET UX.

VERSUS

TIMBER TRAILS APARTMENTS, ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/15/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 198,425

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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KA 06 01050

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

BETTY FINDLAY

Date Filed: 08/18/2006

Trial Court: Grant

Thirty-Fifth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 05-143

Trial Judge: Hon. W. Peyton Cunningham, Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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Opinions written by: Hon. John D. Saunders

CA 06 00955

KOL GARLAND

VERSUS

DEBRA GARLAND

Date Filed: 07/28/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 198,771

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Davidson

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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Opinions written by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

CA 06 01225

ADOLPH J. DUPUIS

VERSUS

SHETLER MUTUAL INS. CO.

Date Filed: 09/21/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20030283

Trial Judge: Hon. Jules David Edwards III

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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KA 06 01249

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

M. R. U.

Date Filed: 09/26/2006

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 39821

Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 06 01256

SUCCESSION OF ACHILLE BIJEAUX

Date Filed: 09/27/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20030273

Trial Judge: Hon. Jules David Edwards III

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 06 01266

ELIJAH ARVIE

VERSUS

SAFEWAY INS. CO. OF LOUISIANA

Date Filed: 09/28/2006

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2003-4828-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Mark A. Jeansonne

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 06 01283

CONNIE MOUHOT

VERSUS

TWELFTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, ET AL.

Date Filed: 10/03/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2002-4366

Trial Judge: Hon. Arthur J. Planchard

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed in Part; Reversed in Part

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 06 01314

JOHN CROSS (SONYA CROSS)

VERSUS

RED SIMPSON, INC.

Date Filed: 10/13/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 217,458

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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KA 06 01617

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

COREY RILES

Date Filed: 12/19/2006

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 00-538

Trial Judge: Hon. Edward Leonard Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Dismissed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Remarks: Appeal Dismissed and Remanded with

Instructions.

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Opinions written by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

CA 06 01163

HOLLY JORDAN

VERSUS

SAFEWAY INS. CO. OF LOUISIANA, ET AL.

Date Filed: 09/08/2006

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2005-0533

Trial Judge: Hon. Stuart S. Kay Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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CA 06 01179

VIRGINIA JOHNSON

VERSUS

CALCASIEU PARISH SHERIFF'S DEPT., ET AL.

Lead Case CA 06 0001179 consolidated with CA 06 0001180

Date Filed: 09/12/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2001-4193

Trial Judge: Hon. Arthur J. Planchard

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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CA 06 01180

LONNIE KEMP

VERSUS

CALCASIEU PARISH SHERIFF'S DEPT., ET AL.

Lead Case CA 06 0001179 consolidated with CA 06 0001180

Date Filed: 09/12/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2001-4881

Trial Judge: Hon. Arthur J. Planchard

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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KA 06 01183

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

MARCUS QUINN, SR.

Date Filed: 09/12/2006

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 04-1397

Trial Judge: Hon. Lori Ann Landry

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Conviction Affirmed, Sentence Vacated and Remande

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Opinion Remarks: Conviction Affirmed; Sentence Vacated;

Remanded for Resentencing

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CA 06 01207

FARHAD KHALIQ

VERSUS

PROGRESSIVE SECURITY INS. CO.

Date Filed: 09/18/2006

Trial Court: Alexandria City Court

Alexandria City Court

Trial Court Number: 102,231

Trial Judge: Richard Eric Starling Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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CA 06 01630

DANA PATIN

VERSUS

EVANGELINE DOWNS OF LOUISIANA, INC.

Date Filed: 12/21/2006

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 04-C-5420-D

Trial Judge: Donald Wayne Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Motion Opinion

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Appeal Dismissed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Opinion Remarks: Appeal Dismissed. Plaintiff Permitted to

File an Application for Supervisory Writ No Later Than

March 9, 2007.

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Opinions written by: Hon. Marc T. Amy

WCA 06 01088

BRIAN DOYAL

VERSUS

VERNON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Date Filed: 08/24/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 04-05616

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 06 01116

JAMES SAM

VERSUS

DIRECT GENERAL INSURANCE CO.OF LOUISIANA, ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/29/2006

Trial Court: St. Martin

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 65310

Trial Judge: Hon. William D. Hunter

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed in Part

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Remarks: Reversed in Part and Rendered

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CA 06 01120

PURVIS TOUCHET

VERSUS

MARK HAMPTON

Date Filed: 08/29/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20031894

Trial Judge: Hon. Jules David Edwards III

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. James T. Genovese

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WCA 06 01132

BRIAN BACA

VERSUS

NATCHITOCHES PARISH HOSPITAL

Date Filed: 08/30/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 05-03295

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. James T. Genovese

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KA 06 01156

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

ERIC L. HUNTER

Date Filed: 09/06/2006

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C7553B

Trial Judge: Hon. Dee A. Hawthorne

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 06 01315

CONSTANCE DESHOTELS HEBERT

VERSUS

DONALD R. HEBERT

Date Filed: 10/13/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 954463

Trial Judge: Hon. Phyllis M. Keaty

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 07 00009

RICKIE BROOKS, ET AL.

VERSUS

CARL CRAWFORD, ET AL.

Date Filed: 01/05/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2002-3403

Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Motion Opinion

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Appeal Dismissed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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Opinions written by: Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

CA 06 01172

SUCCESSION OF ACHILLE BIJEAUX

VERSUS

MILDRED BOURQUE BROYLES, ET AL.

Date Filed: 09/11/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20053771

Trial Judge: Hon. Patrick Louis Michot

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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CA 06 01181

BRANDY ADAY

VERSUS

STATE OF LA, THRU THE DOTD

Date Filed: 09/12/2006

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 71,576, Div. A

Trial Judge: Hon. Vernon Bruce Clark

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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WCA 06 01198

CARLA SOWELL

VERSUS

PROCESS EQUIPMENT

Date Filed: 09/15/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 05-00452

Trial Judge: James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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KA 06 01205

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

DESSERICK CASTILLE

Date Filed: 09/18/2006

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 03K4230A

Trial Judge: Hon. James Paul Doherty Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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CA 06 01222

JEFFREY & PEGGY DESSELLES, ET AL.

VERSUS

APRIL JOHNSON, ET AL.

Date Filed: 09/21/2006

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2004-7172-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Mark A. Jeansonne

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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CA 06 01223

DONALD FRANK

VERSUS

JOSIE FRANK

Date Filed: 09/21/2006

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 05-C-0264-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Brinkman

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

CA 06 01242

JESSIE BELL

VERSUS

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, ET AL.

Date Filed: 09/25/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20011993

Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle

Opinion Rendered on: 02/07/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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KA 06 01263

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

DEANDRE JOHNSON

Date Filed: 09/28/2006

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 131089

Trial Judge: Hon. Mark A. Jeansonne <