3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Press Release

Opinions Rendered From 10/03/07 To 10/03/07

Opinions written by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

CA 07 00333

ALEXANDRA STEWART f/k/a BYRDELL M. STEWART, JR.

VERSUS

THE ESTATE OF BYRDELL MAYO STEWART, ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/15/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20055168

Trial Judge: Hon. John Damian Trahan

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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KA 07 00349

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

CHARLES GREGORY ANDRUS,

aka ROBERT CHARLES ANDRUS,

aka CHARLES GEORGE ANDRUS,

aka CHARLES SAM ANDRUS

Date Filed: 03/21/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR107428

Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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CA 07 00354

CAMO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

VERSUS

TOWN OF VIDALIA

Date Filed: 03/21/2007

Trial Court: CONCORDIA

Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 39589

Trial Judge: Hon. Leo Boothe

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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CA 07 00357

BARBARA HYPOLITE

VERSUS

COLUMBIA DAUTERIVE HOSPITAL, ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/21/2007

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 93819-D

Trial Judge: Hon. William D. Hunter

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 07 00378

LEE J. STAGG, ET AL.

VERSUS

NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE INS. CO., ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/27/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 213,936

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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KA 07 00385

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

THOMAS J. CHARLES

Date Filed: 03/28/2007

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR-247-05

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman I. Stewart Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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Opinions written by: Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

CA 07 00201

OVIE REEVES, JR.

VERSUS

F. MILLER & SONS, INC.

Lead Case CA 07 0000201 consolidated with CA 07 0000339

Date Filed: 02/21/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2004-1900

Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 07 00339

OVIE REEVES, JR.

VERSUS

F. MILLER & SONS, INC., ET AL.

Lead Case CA 07 0000201 consolidated with CA 07 0000339

Date Filed: 03/16/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2004-1900

Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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Opinions written by: Hon. John D. Saunders

CA 07 00214

STATE OF LOUISIANA, THROUGH THE SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY

VERSUS

MEYER & ASSOCIATES, INC., ET AL.

Lead Case CA 07 0000214 consolidated with CA 07 0000215

Date Filed: 02/23/2007

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 57,613

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Edward Burgess

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 07 00215

STATE OF LOUISIANA, THROUGH THE SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY

VERSUS

MEYER & ASSOCIATES, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 07 0000214 consolidated with CA 07 0000215

Date Filed: 02/23/2007

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 57,613

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Edward Burgess

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. James T. Genovese

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KA 07 00254

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

HERBERT DAVENPORT, JR.

Date Filed: 02/28/2007

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2003T1768

Trial Judge: Hon. Durwood Wayne Conque

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. James T. Genovese

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KA 07 00300

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

JOHN REED

Date Filed: 03/08/2007

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 69746

Trial Judge: Hon. Lester P. Kees

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. James T. Genovese

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Opinions written by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

CA 07 00112

MATTHEW MARTIN

VERSUS

MICHAEL J. NEUSTROM as duly elected sheriff of the Parish

of Lafayette

Date Filed: 01/29/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20040772

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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KA 07 00121

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

RICKIE CUSKEY

And DEBRA MCANULTY

Date Filed: 01/31/2007

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 60255

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Edward Burgess

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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KA 07 00141

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

ARCHIE LEWIS CHARLES

Date Filed: 02/02/2007

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 61971

Trial Judge: Hon. Stephen Bruce Beasley

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Conviction Rev, Sent Vac, Remanded to Dist Ct

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Concurs in Part, Dissents in Part

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Opinion Remarks: Cooks, J., agrees in part and dissents in

part, and assigns reasons.

Conviction Reversed, Sentence Vacated, and otherwise

Remanded with Instructions.

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CA 07 00246

TONIA BRIDGES FISHBACK

VERSUS

SABINE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, ET AL.

Date Filed: 02/27/2007

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 57,295

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Edward Burgess

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 07 00483

JANIS SQUARE

VERSUS

SHELTER INSURANCE COMPANY

Date Filed: 04/18/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20061488

Trial Judge: Hon. Durwood Wayne Conque

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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Opinions written by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

WCA 07 00102

GOLDIE M. JACK

VERSUS

PRAIRIE CAJUN SEAFOOD WHOLESALE

Date Filed: 01/26/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 04-04435

Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. J. David Painter

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KA 07 00386

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

FREDERICK JAMES COLLETTE

Date Filed: 03/29/2007

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 05-2215

Trial Judge: Hon. Gerard B. Wattigny

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 07 00393

HERFF JONES, INC., ET AL.

VERSUS

NETTIE SUE GIROUARD, ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/29/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20064331

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman C. Clause

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. J. David Painter

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KA 07 00421

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

HARRY COWARD

Date Filed: 04/05/2007

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 03K5038A

Trial Judge: Hon. James Paul Doherty Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Remarks: Conviction Affirmed, Sentence Affirmed in

Part and Vacated in Part, and Remanded for Further

Proceedings.

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CA 07 00462

DANA R. MCPHERSON

VERSUS

CINGULAR WIRELESS, LLC

Date Filed: 04/13/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20060084

Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 07 00495

PAMELA JANE WILLIAMS MISHLOVE

VERSUS

LAWRENCE ALAN MISHLOVE

Date Filed: 04/20/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20035777

Trial Judge: Hon. David Blanchet

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 07 00559

LYNKEITH ZANDEL JAMES

VERSUS

SCOTT PERRY, JR., ET AL.

Date Filed: 05/07/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 218,396

Trial Judge: Hon. Bruce C. Bennett Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Motion Opinion

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Other Decree

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Opinion Remarks: Motion to Reinstate Appeal Granted.

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WCM 07 01082

JOSEPH H. FONTENOT, JR.

VERSUS

WAL-MART

Date Filed: 08/31/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 04-07245

Trial Judge: Hon. Elizabeth Anne Warren

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Motion Opinion

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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WCA 07 01152

JOSEPH H. FONTENOT, JR.

VERSUS

WAL-MART

Date Filed: 09/19/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 04-07245

Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Motion Opinion

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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Opinions written by: Hon. Marc T. Amy

CA 07 00342

FIRST CONSUMERS FINANCIAL, LLC

VERSUS

LARRY FRANK

Date Filed: 03/16/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette City Court

Lafayette City Court

Trial Court Number: 2006CV2430

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Donald Aaron Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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CA 07 00359

ESTATE OF DERRICK FRANCIS, ET AL.

VERSUS

CITY OF RAYNE, ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/22/2007

Trial Court: Acadia

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 81532

Trial Judge: Hon. Edward D. Rubin

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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KA 07 00365

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

PAUL E. WILSON

Date Filed: 03/23/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2926-04

Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Conviction Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Opinion Remarks: CONVICTION AND SENENCE AFFIRMED.

MOTION TO WITHDRAW GRANTED.

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KA 07 00373

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

JAMES J. FRANCIS

Date Filed: 03/27/2007

Trial Court: Acadia

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 68574

Trial Judge: Hon. Kristian Dennis Earles

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Conviction Rev, Sent Vac, Remanded to Dist Ct

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Opinion Remarks: CONVICTIONS REVERSED; SENTENCES

VACATED; REMANDED.

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WCA 07 00384

ELAINE SMITH

VERSUS

TOWN OF OLLA

Date Filed: 03/28/2007

Trial Court: LaSalle

Office of Workers' Compensation - #1E

Trial Court Number: 04-03927

Trial Judge: Brenza Irving

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Opinion Remarks: AFFIRMED AS AMENDED; REVERSED

IN PART. ADDITIONAL ATTORNEY

FEES AWARDED FOR WORK

PERFORMED ON APPEAL.

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Opinions written by: Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

CA 07 00208

RYAN S. MONTEGUT

VERSUS

WILKERSON MANAGEMENT, INC.

Date Filed: 02/22/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20002017

Trial Judge: Hon. Durwood Wayne Conque

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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KA 07 00229

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

FAY V. PEREZ, III

Lead Case KA 07 0000229 consolidated with KA 07 0000230, KA 07 0000231

KA 07 0000232, KA 07 0000233, KA 07 0000234, KA 07 0000235, KA 07 0000236,

KA 07 0000237, KA 07 0000238

Date Filed: 02/26/2007

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 41543

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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KA 07 00230

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

FAY V. PEREZ, III

Lead Case KA 07 0000229 consolidated with KA 07 0000230, KA 07 0000231,

KA 07 0000232, KA 07 0000233, KA 07 0000234, KA 07 0000235, KA 07 0000236,

KA 07 0000237, KA 07 0000238

Date Filed: 02/26/2007

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 41544

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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KA 07 00231

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

FAY V. PEREZ, III

Lead Case KA 07 0000229 consolidated with KA 07 0000230, KA 07 0000231,

KA 07 0000232, KA 07 0000233, KA 07 0000234, KA 07 0000235, KA 07 0000236,

KA 07 0000237, KA 07 0000238

Date Filed: 02/26/2007

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 41545

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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KA 07 00232

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

FAY V. PEREZ, III

Lead Case KA 07 0000229 consolidated with KA 07 0000230, KA 07 0000231,

KA 07 0000232, KA 07 0000233, KA 07 0000234, KA 07 0000235, KA 07 0000236,

KA 07 0000237, KA 07 0000238

Date Filed: 02/26/2007

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 41547

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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KA 07 00233

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

FAY V. PEREZ, III

Lead Case KA 07 0000229 consolidated with KA 07 0000230, KA 07 0000231,

KA 07 0000232, KA 07 0000233, KA 07 0000234, KA 07 0000235, KA 07 0000236,

KA 07 0000237, KA 07 0000238

Date Filed: 02/26/2007

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 41548

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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KA 07 00234

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

FAY V. PEREZ, III

Lead Case KA 07 0000229 consolidated with KA 07 0000230, KA 07 0000231,

KA 07 0000232, KA 07 0000233, KA 07 0000234, KA 07 0000235, KA 07 0000236,

KA 07 0000237, KA 07 0000238

Date Filed: 02/26/2007

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 41549

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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KA 07 00235

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

FAY V. PEREZ, III

Lead Case KA 07 0000229 consolidated with KA 07 0000230, KA 07 0000231,

KA 07 0000232, KA 07 0000233, KA 07 0000234, KA 07 0000235, KA 07 0000236,

KA 07 0000237, KA 07 0000238

Date Filed: 02/26/2007

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 41550

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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KA 07 00236

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

FAY V. PEREZ, III

Lead Case KA 07 0000229 consolidated with KA 07 0000230, KA 07 0000231,

KA 07 0000232, KA 07 0000233, KA 07 0000234, KA 07 0000235, KA 07 0000236,

KA 07 0000237, KA 07 0000238

Date Filed: 02/26/2007

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 41551

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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KA 07 00237

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

FAY V. PEREZ, III

Lead Case KA 07 0000229 consolidated with KA 07 0000230, KA 07 0000231,

KA 07 0000232, KA 07 0000233, KA 07 0000234, KA 07 0000235, KA 07 0000236,

KA 07 0000237, KA 07 0000238

Date Filed: 02/26/2007

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 41552

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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KA 07 00238

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

FAY V. PEREZ, III

Lead Case KA 07 0000229 consolidated with KA 07 0000230, KA 07 0000231,

KA 07 0000232, KA 07 0000233, KA 07 0000234, KA 07 0000235, KA 07 0000236,

KA 07 0000237, KA 07 0000238

Date Filed: 02/26/2007

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 41553

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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CA 07 00348

LESTER BLACKMAN, ET AL.

VERSUS

BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY

Date Filed: 03/20/2007

Trial Court: Alexandria City Court

Alexandria City Court

Trial Court Number: 103,325

Trial Judge: Richard Eric Starling Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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CA 07 00353

JAMES C. BROWN, IV

VERSUS

ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO., ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/21/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 220,425

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Davidson

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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KA 07 00374

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

DANNY R. HOLT

Date Filed: 03/27/2007

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 70044

Trial Judge: Hon. Lester P. Kees

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Conviction Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Opinion Remarks: CONVICTION AND SENTENCE AFFIRMED.

MOTION TO WITHDRAW GRANTED.

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Opinions written by: Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

KA 07 00388

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

ROBERT WAYNE BROWN

Date Filed: 03/29/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 279,245

Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas Martin Yeager

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirm in Part; Rev in Part; Rendered; & Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Remarks: AFFIRMED IN PART, REVERSED IN PART,

AND RENDERED, AND REVERSED IN

PART AND REMANDED.

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KA 07 00394

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

MATTHEW W. SCHILLING

Date Filed: 03/29/2007

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 69889, 69890, 69892, 69893

Trial Judge: Hon. Vernon Bruce Clark

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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WCA 07 00395

WILLIE L. LOLLIS, JR.

VERSUS

SHAW GLOBAL ENERGY SERVICES

Date Filed: 03/29/2007

Trial Court: Vermilion

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 05-03229

Trial Judge: Sam L. Lowery

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 07 00415

WILLIAM AND BRENDA GRAY

VERSUS

AMERICAN NATIONAL PROPERTY & CASUALTY COMPANIES, ET AL.

Date Filed: 04/04/2007

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2004-0302

Trial Judge: Hon. Stuart S. Kay Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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WCA 07 00464

ROBIN WILLIAMS

VERSUS

DR. ROBERT MORROW

Date Filed: 04/13/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 05-03928

Trial Judge: Hon. James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Vacated and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Remarks: JUDGMENT VACATED; REMANDED.

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Opinions written by: Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

CA 07 00268

ANN WELCH, ET AL.

VERSUS

STATE OF LA., DOTD, ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/02/2007

Trial Court: LaSalle

Twenty-Eighth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 33,681

Trial Judge: Hon. John Philip Mauffray, Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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KA 07 00275

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

RAYMOND O'NEAL GREEN

Date Filed: 03/05/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 273842

Trial Judge: Hon. Alfred A. Mansour

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 07 00319

MILDRED KIRKLIN, ET VIR

VERSUS

BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/14/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 216,871

Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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Opinions written by: Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

KA 07 00130

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

CRAIG L. BAILEY

Date Filed: 01/31/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 268,018

Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas Martin Yeager

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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KA 07 00193

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

BRANDON J. OFFICE

Date Filed: 02/16/2007

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 69156

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Ford

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. J. David Painter

KA 07 00391

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

AMAR ST. GERMAIN

Date Filed: 03/29/2007

Trial Court: St. Martin

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 00-205523

Trial Judge: Hon. Lori Ann Landry

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

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KA 07 00416

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

IVORY L. SIMON

Date Filed: 04/04/2007

Trial Court: Jefferson Davis

Thirty-First Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR-821-02

Trial Judge: Hon. Wendell R. Miller

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

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CA 07 00445

ERIC FONTENOT

VERSUS

PROGRESSIVE SECURITY INS. CO., ET AL.

Date Filed: 04/10/2007

Trial Court: Pineville City Court

Pineville City Court

Trial Court Number: 6-0210

Trial Judge: Jesse Phillip Terrell Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

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CA 07 00492

GLYNN P. GREMILLION

VERSUS

ANITA GRIMES GREMILLION

Date Filed: 04/20/2007

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2004-6979-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Mark A. Jeansonne

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed in Part and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

Opinion Remarks: REVERSED AND RENDERED IN PART;

REVERSED AND REMANDED IN PART;

AMENDED IN PART; AND AFFIRMED IN

PART.

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Opinions written by: Hon. James T. Genovese

CA 07 00175

COULEE KINNEY DRAINAGE DISTRICT

VERSUS

PIERRE W. BROUSSARD

Date Filed: 02/13/2007

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 81362 J

Trial Judge: Hon. Kristian Dennis Earles

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Dissents

Remarks: and assigns written reasons.

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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WCA 07 00266

MICHAEL W. TRAHAN

VERSUS

CITY OF CROWLEY

Date Filed: 03/02/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 02-09331

Trial Judge: Hon. Sharon Morrow

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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KA 07 00270

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

JAMES MANUEL TURNBO

Date Filed: 03/05/2007

Trial Court: Grant

Thirty-Fifth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 04-279

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

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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CA 07 00272

BILLYE JO JETER GORDON

VERSUS

MICHAEL ELBERT GORDON

Date Filed: 03/05/2007

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 71,089

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Ford

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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KA 07 00276

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

KEVIN D. ROGERS

Date Filed: 03/05/2007

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR-703-04

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman I. Stewart Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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CA 07 00285

NELDA SMITH, ET AL.

VERSUS

ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INS. CO., ET AL.

Date Filed: 03/06/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2001-1326

Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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CA 07 00332

CHRISTOPHER K. WOLFF

VERSUS

ELIZABETH B. WOLFF

Date Filed: 03/15/2007

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2006-8850-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Mark A. Jeansonne

Opinion Rendered on: 10/03/07 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

Total Civil Cases 29

Civil PC Opinions 0

Civil PC Publish 0

Civil PC Not Publish 0

Civil Majority Opinions 28

Civil Majority Publish 21

Civil Majority Not Publish 7

Civil Opinion on Motions 1

Civil Summary Dispositions 0

Total Criminal Cases 30

Criminal PC Opinions 0

Criminal PC Publish 0

Criminal PC Not Publish 0

Criminal Majority Opinions 30

Criminal Majority Publish 19

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 6

Workers Comp PC Opinions 0

Workers Comp PC Publish 0

Workers Comp PC Not Publish 0

Workers Comp Majority Opinions 5

Workers Comp Majority Publish 5

Workers Comp Majority Not Publish 0

Workers Comp Opinion on Motions 1

Workers Comp Summary Dispositions 0

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Miscellaneous Totals

Total Consolidated Cases 14

Total Opinion on Writ Grants 0

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