3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Press Release

Opinions Rendered From 04/04/07 To 04/04/07

Opinions written by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

CA 06 01281

ROBERT BUTCH TROST, SR., ET AL.

VERSUS

DONALD O'CONNOR, ET AL.

Date Filed: 10/03/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 03-3741

Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Opinion Remarks: AFFIRMED AND REMANDED FOR THE

TRIAL COURT'S DISPOSITION OF THE

CONTEMPT JUDGMENT

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WCA 06 01480

ELLA MAE SMITH

VERSUS

KINDER RETIREMENT AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Date Filed: 11/17/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3

Trial Court Number: 04-02910

Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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Opinions written by: Hon. John D. Saunders

KA 06 01453

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

GEORGE COMMETA JACOBS

Date Filed: 11/14/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 273440

Trial Judge: Hon. Donald Thaddeus Johnson

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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CA 06 01564

STEPHANIE DAVINA CLARK

VERSUS

TREVINO CLARK, SR.

Date Filed: 12/07/2006

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 77354

Trial Judge: Hon. David Blanchet

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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Opinions written by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

KA 06 01403

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

MERVIN LATIGUE

Date Filed: 10/31/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 15761-04

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Lane Wyatt

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter

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WCA 06 01481

PETER OLIVIER

VERSUS

AFTER CRASH, INC.

Date Filed: 11/17/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3

Trial Court Number: 02-09522

Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 06 01499

MARGARET L. LANDRENEAU

VERSUS

TOBY L. LANDRENEAU

Date Filed: 11/22/2006

Trial Court: EVANGELINE

Thirteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 65249-A

Trial Judge: John Larry Vidrine

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter

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Opinions written by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

KA 06 01435

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

CLAUDIUS FORD, JR.

Date Filed: 11/08/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 105333

Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Vacated and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Remarks: Conviction and Sentence Vacated, and

Remanded.

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CA 06 01500

SISTER NIRA LEDOUX, ET AL.

VERSUS

GRAND CASINO-COUSHATTA; ET AL.

Date Filed: 11/22/2006

Trial Court: Allen

Thirty-Third Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2002-627

Trial Judge: Hon. John P. Navarre

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 06 01541

CHARLES DAVIS PUGH, ET UX.

VERSUS

CAMERON STATE BANK

Date Filed: 12/01/2006

Trial Court: Cameron

Thirty-Eighth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 10-17108

Trial Judge: Hon. H. Ward Fontenot

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. James T. Genovese

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Opinions written by: Hon. Marc T. Amy

KH 06 01020

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

STEPHEN K. LANPHIER

Lead Case KH 06 0001020 consolidated with KH 06 0001135

KA 06 0001509

KA 06 0001510

Date Filed: 08/14/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20155-03, 8662-05

Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Writ Denied

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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KH 06 01135

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

STEPHEN K. LANPHIER

Lead Case KH 06 0001020 consolidated with KH 06 0001135

KA 06 0001509

KA 06 0001510

Date Filed: 08/31/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20155-03, 8662-05

Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Writ Denied

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CW 06 01331

GENE SMART, ET AL

VERSUS

GOLD, WEEMS, BRUSER, SUES &

RUNDELL, ET AL

Lead Case CW 06 0001331 consolidated with CA 06 0001414

Date Filed: 10/17/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 223,539

Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Writ Granted

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Opinion Remarks: WRIT GRANTED. DENIAL OF EXCEPTIONS OF

VAGUENESS AND IMPROPER CUMULATION OF

ACTIONS REVERSED. REMANDED WITH

INSTRUCTIONS.

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CA 06 01414

GENE SMART, ET AL.

VERSUS

GOLD, WEEMS, BRUSER, SUES & RUNDELL, ET AL.

Lead Case CW 06 0001331 consolidated with CA 06 0001414

Date Filed: 11/03/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 223,539

Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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KA 06 01509

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

STEPHEN K. LANPHIER

Lead Case KH 06 0001020 consolidated with KH 06 0001135

KA 06 0001509

KA 06 0001510

Date Filed: 11/28/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20155-03, 8662-05

Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed; Motion to Withdraw Granted

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Opinion Remarks: RULING AFFIRMED. MOTION TO WITHDRAW

GRANTED.

WRIT IN DOCKET NUMBER KH06-1020 DENIED; WRIT IN

DOCKET NUMBER KH06-1135 DENIED AS MOOT.

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KA 06 01510

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

STEPHEN K. LANPHIER

Lead Case KH 06 0001020 consolidated with KH 06 0001135

KA 06 0001509

KA 06 0001510

Date Filed: 11/28/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 8662-05, 20155-03

Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed; Motion to Withdraw Granted

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Opinion Remarks: RULING AFFIRMED. MOTION TO WITHDRAW

GRANTED.

WRIT IN DOCKET NUMBER KH06-1020 DENIED; WRIT IN

DOCKET NUMBER KH06-1135 DENIED AS MOOT.

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Opinions written by: Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

CA 06 01555

TERESA FOSTER, BORN MCDONALD

VERSUS

CRAIG FOSTER

Date Filed: 12/05/2006

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2005-1036

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman I. Stewart Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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CA 06 01566

KAREN HOLMES

VERSUS

JAMES BIAGAS, SR.

Date Filed: 12/07/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 223,439

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Davidson

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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JAK 06 01618

STATE IN THE INTEREST OF

S. R.

Date Filed: 12/19/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: JC20060143

Trial Judge: Hon. Edward D. Rubin

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Adjudication Affirmed; Remanded with

Instructions for Disposition.

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Opinions written by: Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

KA 06 01410

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

REGINALD PROVOST

Date Filed: 11/02/2006

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 05-1774

Trial Judge: Hon. Gerard B. Wattigny

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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KA 06 01411

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

REGINALD PROVOST

Date Filed: 11/02/2006

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 05-1809

Trial Judge: Hon. Gerard B. Wattigny

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 06 01482

DOUGLAS ROBARGE, ET AL.

VERSUS

ENTERGY GULF STATES, INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 11/20/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20013598

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman C. Clause

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 06 01495

ST. MARY OPERATING COMPANY

VERSUS

MATTHEW JOEL GUIDRY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 11/21/2006

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 81814

Trial Judge: Hon. Glennon P. Everett

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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Opinions written by: Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

KA 06 01436

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

H.B.

Date Filed: 11/09/2006

Trial Court: Acadia

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 67176

Trial Judge: Hon. Kristian Dennis Earles

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Conviction Affirmed; Sentence Amended.

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 06 01516

TINA MARIE GILCHRIST

VERSUS

CHARLES KING

Date Filed: 11/29/2006

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 221,192

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Davidson

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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Opinions written by: Hon. J. David Painter

KA 06 01430

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

KENNETH TITTLE

Date Filed: 11/07/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 12930-03

Trial Judge: Hon. David Alexander Ritchie

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Conviction Affirmed in Part; Reversed in

Part; and Remanded with Instructions.

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CA 06 01497

KENYETTA M. BROOKS, ET AL.

VERSUS

CHRISTUS HEALTH SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA, ET AL.

Date Filed: 11/22/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2003-4923

Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. James T. Genovese

KA 06 01438

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

LLOYD FUSLIER

Date Filed: 11/09/2006

Trial Court: Allen

Thirty-Third Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR05-0789

Trial Judge: Patricia C. Cole

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed in Part and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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CA 06 01468

OLLIE NEWSOM, ET AL.

VERSUS

LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Date Filed: 11/16/2006

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2003-547

Trial Judge: Hon. R. Richard Bryant Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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CA 06 01517

ARLENE SQUYRES, ET AL.

VERSUS

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

Date Filed: 11/29/2006

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20045872

Trial Judge: Hon. Patrick Louis Michot

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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CA 06 01531

LILLIE MAE MIDDLETON

VERSUS

CITY OF NATCHITOCHES

Date Filed: 11/30/2006

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 77892, Div. A

Trial Judge: Hon. Eric Roger Harrington

Opinion Rendered on: 04/04/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

Total Civil Cases 16

Civil PC Opinions 0

Civil PC Publish 0

Civil PC Not Publish 0

Civil Majority Opinions 16

Civil Majority Publish 9

Civil Majority Not Publish 7

Civil Opinion on Motions 0

Civil Summary Dispositions 0

Total Criminal Cases 12

Criminal PC Opinions 0

Criminal PC Publish 0

Criminal PC Not Publish 0

Criminal Majority Opinions 12

Criminal Majority Publish 7

Criminal Majority Not Publish 5

Criminal Opinion on Motions 0

Criminal Summary Dispositions 0

Total Juvenile Cases 1

Juvenile PC Opinions 0

Juvenile PC Publish 0

Juvenile PC Not Publish 0

Juvenile Majority Opinions 1

Juvenile Majority Publish 0

Juvenile Majority Not Publish 1

Juvenile Opinion on Motions 0

Juvenile Summary Dispo