3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Press Release

Opinions Rendered From 01/30/08 To 01/30/08

Opinions written by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

KA 07 00772

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

TRENT EVERETT SEAY

Date Filed: 06/20/2007

Trial Court: Jefferson Davis

Thirty-First Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR-683-05

Trial Judge: Hon. Wendell R. Miller

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

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KA 07 00809

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

RANDALL TURNER

Date Filed: 06/28/2007

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 71397-398

Trial Judge: Hon. Vernon Bruce Clark

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

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Opinions written by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

KA 07 00837

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

TASHA JANE DARCE

Date Filed: 07/06/2007

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 70687-688

Trial Judge: Hon. Vernon Bruce Clark

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. James T. Genovese

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KA 07 00911

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

BRIAN CARMOUCHE

Date Filed: 07/26/2007

Trial Court: St. Martin

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 06-230588

Trial Judge: Hon. John E. Conery

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 07 01037

THERON A. STARNES

VERSUS

SPECIALTY HITCHES AND RV CENTER, LLC, ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/21/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 224,258

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 07 01063

RANDY LACOMBE

VERSUS

MARVIN F. CARTER, JR., ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/29/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 217,068

Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 07 01067

BARBARA DEVILLE, ET AL.

VERSUS

ALBERT CRAIG PEARCE, M.D., ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/29/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 224,515

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Davidson

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 07 01089

ELIZABETH LANDRY

VERSUS

DANIEL K. ABRAHAM, ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/31/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20054418

Trial Judge: Hon. Patrick Louis Michot

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. James T. Genovese

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Opinions written by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

KA 07 00774

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

WALTER R. COX, SR.

Date Filed: 06/20/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 8925-05

Trial Judge: Hon. David Alexander Ritchie

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Opinion Remarks: AFFIRMED IN PART, VACATED IN PART,

RENDERED IN PART, AND REMANDED

WITH INSTRUCTIONS

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KA 07 00797

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

PAUL D. MASSEY

Date Filed: 06/26/2007

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 59342

Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Blaylock Adams

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Conviction Affirmed, Sentence Vacated and Remande

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Convictions Affirmed; Sentences Vacated;

Remanded for Resentencing.

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CA 07 00997

ROBERT KEVIN MCCARTNEY, ET AL.

VERSUS

GEORGE MCCORMICK, ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/14/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 225,011

Trial Judge: Hon. F. Rae Donaldson Swent

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Opinion Remarks: AFFIRMED IN PART, REVERSED IN PART,

RENDERED IN PART, AND REMANDED.

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CA 07 01013

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

PATRICK LANDRY

Date Filed: 08/16/2007

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: #02J128

Trial Judge: Hon. Keith Rayne Jules Comeaux

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

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CA 07 01035

FRENCH MARKET FOODS OF LA, INC.

VERSUS

ATTERBERRY IDEALEASE, INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/21/2007

Trial Court: Lake Charles City Court

Lake Charles City Court

Trial Court Number: 07-1317

Trial Judge: Hon. John Stewart Hood

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. Marc T. Amy

KA 07 00757

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

M.L.M.

Date Filed: 06/18/2007

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 61083

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Edward Burgess

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Sentence Vacated and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Opinion Remarks: SENTENCES VACATED; REMANDED.

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KA 07 00758

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

M.L.M.

Date Filed: 06/18/2007

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 61206

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Edward Burgess

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Sentence Vacated and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Opinion Remarks: Sentences Vacated; Remanded

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CA 07 00910

JEFFERY J. BAUDOIN

VERSUS

CARLOS RAMIREZ MONTOYA, ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/26/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20044877

Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 07 00983

MELTON FRANK d/b/a FRANK BUILDING AND REMODELING

VERSUS

BILL TRAN

Date Filed: 08/09/2007

Trial Court: Jefferson Davis

Thirty-First Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-422-04

Trial Judge: Hon. Anne Lennan Simon

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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Opinions written by: Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

KA 07 00845

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

MONICO CANO

Date Filed: 07/10/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 6915-05

Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed; Motion to Withdraw Granted

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

Opinion Remarks: CONVICTIONS AND SENTENCES AFFIRMED

MOTION TO WITHDRAW GRANTED

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KA 07 00848

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

BYRON A. MEADS

Date Filed: 07/10/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 13623-06

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Lane Wyatt

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 07 01060

ELLA ROGERS, ET AL.

VERSUS

LOUISIANA DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY & CORRECTIONS, ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/28/2007

Trial Court: CONCORDIA

Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 41677

Trial Judge: Hon. Kathy A. Johnson

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 07 01087

IN RE: ELIJAH HERRING

Date Filed: 08/31/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20066315

Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 07 01097

CLINT DESOTO, ET AL.

VERSUS

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 09/04/2007

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2005-8574-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Mark A. Jeansonne

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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Opinions written by: Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

KA 07 00923

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

KEVIN L. STINSON

Date Filed: 07/30/2007

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 71225, 71228

Trial Judge: Hon. Vernon Bruce Clark

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter

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KA 07 01036

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

ALVERNON SLOAN, JR.

Date Filed: 08/21/2007

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 62512

Trial Judge: Hon. Stephen Bruce Beasley

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 07 01158

CECIL MALONE, ET AL.

VERSUS

DAYLINE, INC.

Date Filed: 09/19/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2002-3449

Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not 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 07 00928

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

MARK DAIGLE

Date Filed: 07/31/2007

Trial Court: Acadia

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 64157

Trial Judge: Hon. Kristian Dennis Earles

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Vacated and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Remarks: CONVICTION AND SENTENCE VACATED, AND

REMANDED.

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CA 07 01115

JAMES E. LANDRY, ET AL.

VERSUS

LONESTAR CORROSION SERVICES, INC.

Date Filed: 09/10/2007

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 05-C-5968-D

Trial Judge: Hon. Donald Wayne Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - 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 07 01117

PAUL NICHOLLS DEBAILLON, BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEE, ET AL.

VERSUS

CONSOLIDATED OPERATING CO., INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 09/10/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20064565

Trial Judge: Hon. Patrick Louis Michot

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - 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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WCA 07 01159

DR. FAYEZ K. SHAMIEH (RUDOLPH JACKSON)

VERSUS

LIQUID TRANSPORT CORP., ET AL.

Lead Case WCA 07 0001159 consolidated with WCA 07 0001282

Date Filed: 09/19/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3

Trial Court Number: 05-04552

Trial Judge: Hon. Aaron Frank McGee

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Remarks: Annulled and Set Aside; Remanded.

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WCA 07 01282

DR. FAYEZ K. SHAMIEH (RUDOLPH JACKSON)

VERSUS

LIQUID TRANSPORT CORP., ET AL.

Lead Case WCA 07 0001159 consolidated with WCA 07 0001282

Date Filed: 10/17/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 3

Trial Court Number: 05-04552

Trial Judge: Hon. Aaron Frank McGee

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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Opinions written by: Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

KA 07 00701

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

CLARENCE WALKER NELSON

Date Filed: 06/05/2007

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C9236-1

Trial Judge: Hon. Eric Roger Harrington

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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KA 07 00749

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

ALFONSO M. SIMON

Date Filed: 06/14/2007

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 71023

Trial Judge: Hon. Vernon Bruce Clark

Opinion Rendered on: 01/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Marc T. Amy <