3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Press Release

Opinions Rendered From 04/02/08 To 04/02/08

Opinions written by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

KA 07 01183

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

DEMETRICE LEWIS

Date Filed: 09/24/2007

Trial Court: Jefferson Davis

Thirty-First Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR-198-05-1

Trial Judge: Hon. Anne Lennan Simon

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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JAC 07 01441

STATE IN THE INTEREST OF C.A.W.

Lead Case JAC 07 0001441 consolidated with JAC 07 0001442

Date Filed: 11/13/2007

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: J-1521-05 CONSOLIDATED, WITH J-1556-05

Trial Judge: Hon. Lester P. Kees

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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JAC 07 01442

STATE IN THE INTEREST OF C.W.

Lead Case JAC 07 0001441 consolidated with JAC 07 0001442

Date Filed: 11/13/2007

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: J-1556-05 CONSOLIDATED, WITH J-1521-05

Trial Judge: Hon. Lester P. Kees

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 07 01497

MICHAEL R. GARBER

VERSUS

BADON & RANIER, ET AL.

Date Filed: 11/27/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2001-5624

Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 07 01502

THERA HEAROD

VERSUS

SELECT MOTOR CO., INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 11/27/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 220,955

Trial Judge: Hon. Harry Fred Randow

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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Opinions written by: Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

KA 07 01081

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

DOMINIQUE J. CASSON

Date Filed: 08/30/2007

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C11066

Trial Judge: Hon. Dee A. Hawthorne

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. J. David Painter

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Opinions written by: Hon. John D. Saunders

CA 07 01390

CMS TRUNKLINE GAS CO., LLC, ET AL.

VERSUS

STATE OF LA, THRU THE DOTD

Date Filed: 11/05/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 211,534

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Davidson

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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Opinions written by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

KA 07 01185

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

GREGORY T. JACKSON

Date Filed: 09/25/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 12154-05

Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 07 01482

MOBILE IMAGING, INC.

VERSUS

KEVIN FIX, ET AL.

Date Filed: 11/20/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2004-3726

Trial Judge: Hon. R. Richard Bryant Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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CA 07 01508

NICHOLE WOODS HENSGENS

VERSUS

CHARLES NICHOLAS HENSGENS

Date Filed: 11/29/2007

Trial Court: Jefferson Davis

Thirty-First Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-632-04

Trial Judge: Hon. Wendell R. Miller

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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WCA 07 01533

MIKE STOUTE

VERSUS

PETROLEUM CENTER

Date Filed: 12/06/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 04-02038

Trial Judge: Hon. Jason Gerard Ourso

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

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Opinions written by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

KA 07 00139

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

EULICEE JAMAR WILLIAMS

Date Filed: 02/02/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 18073-04

Trial Judge: Hon. Arthur J. Planchard

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Conviction Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Opinion Remarks: CONVICTIONS AFFIRMED. SENTENCE IMPOSED

FOR AGGRAVATED BURGLARY AFFIRMED;

SENTENCES IMPOSED FOR AGGRAVATED

BATTERY VACATED AND REMANDED TO

THE TRIAL COURT FOR RESENTENCING.

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CA 07 01296

HAROLD TOLSON

VERSUS

OMEGA PROTEIN, INC.

Date Filed: 10/18/2007

Trial Court: Cameron

Thirty-Eighth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 10-16445

Trial Judge: Hon. H. Ward Fontenot

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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Opinions written by: Hon. Marc T. Amy

KA 07 01123

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

E.P.C., JR.

Date Filed: 09/12/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 6939-04

Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - 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. J. David Painter

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CA 07 01392

JACQUELINE GRANGER AS INDEPENDENT ADMINSTRATRIX OF THE

ESTATE OF JUSTIN BOUDREAUX

VERSUS

TRI-TECH, LLC

Date Filed: 11/05/2007

Trial Court: Jefferson Davis

Thirty-First Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-305-07

Trial Judge: Hon. Anne Lennan Simon

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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WCA 07 01403

ALYCE MOUTON

VERSUS

WALGREEN COMPANY

Date Filed: 11/06/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 04-04416

Trial Judge: Hon. Sam L. Lowery

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 07 01437

IRENE MANUEL

VERSUS

REPUBLIC VANGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 11/09/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2002-6248

Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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Opinions written by: Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

KA 07 01224

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

BRYAN K. WILLIAMS

Date Filed: 10/02/2007

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR867-05

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman I. Stewart Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 07 01458

HON. JACQUES M. ROY, ET AL.

VERSUS

ALEXANDRIA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, ET AL.

Date Filed: 11/16/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 228,488

Trial Judge: Hon. F. Rae Donaldson Swent

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 07 01515

CALDWELL LANDS, INC.

VERSUS

CEDYCO CORP.

Date Filed: 11/30/2007

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 83504

Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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Opinions written by: Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

CA 07 01151

CADE HARPER HOWELL, ET AL.

VERSUS

UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 09/19/2007

Trial Court: EVANGELINE

Thirteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 66186-A

Trial Judge: John Larry Vidrine

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - 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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KA 07 01207

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

RANDALL J. MORAIN

Date Filed: 09/28/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 274,397

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Davidson

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Sentence Vacated and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

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CA 07 01501

DANIEL MOSLEY

VERSUS

LOUISIANA DEPT. OF PUB. SAF. & CORRECTIONS, ET AL.

Date Filed: 11/27/2007

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2007-0197

Trial Judge: Hon. Stuart S. Kay Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

KA 07 00901

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

JIM VAN NGUYEN

Date Filed: 07/23/2007

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 39344

Trial Judge: Hon. Kristian Dennis Earles

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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CA 07 01161

DORIS SAUNIER, ET AL.

VERSUS

LACYE NOLAN, ET AL.

Date Filed: 09/20/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2001-4912

Trial Judge: Hon. R. Richard Bryant Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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WCA 07 01270

STEVE HONEYCUTT

VERSUS

HENRY'S PLUMBING

Date Filed: 10/12/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 06-07111

Trial Judge: Hon Sheral Kellar

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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Opinions written by: Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

KA 07 00943

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

CLINTON B. SCHNEIDER, JR.

Date Filed: 08/03/2007

Trial Court: CONCORDIA

Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 05-2565

Trial Judge: Hon. Leo Boothe

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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CA 07 01192

CLARENCE LAVAUGHN COOPER, ET UX.

VERSUS

KAREN KAY TRAVIS BUXTON

Date Filed: 09/26/2007

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-2002-1050

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman I. Stewart Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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CA 07 01277

GREGORY ARLAN REON

VERSUS

RAVENNA ISTRE REON

Date Filed: 10/16/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2003-2132

Trial Judge: Lilynn Annette Cutrer

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed in Part and Vacated in Part

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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CA 07 01315

NICOLE M. LOCKS

VERSUS

STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTO INS. CO., ET AL.

Date Filed: 10/24/2007

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 06-C-4412-D

Trial Judge: Hon. Donald Wayne Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. J. David Painter

WCA 07 01408

JEFFERY FUNDERBURK

VERSUS

NABORS DRILLING, USA

Date Filed: 11/07/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 06-07312

Trial Judge: Hon. James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. James T. Genovese

CW 07 01249

SANDRA DUHON BERNARD, ET AL

VERSUS

BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY,

ET AL

Date Filed: 10/09/2007

Trial Court: Cameron

Thirty-Eighth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 10-16704

Trial Judge: Hon. H. Ward Fontenot

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - WRIT GRANTED AND MADE PEREMPTORY

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

Opinion Remarks: WRIT GRANTED, MADE

PEREMPTORY, REVERSED AND REMANDED.

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CW 07 01314

SANDRA DUHON BERNARD, ET AL

VERSUS

BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY,

ET AL

Date Filed: 10/24/2007

Trial Court: Cameron

Thirty-Eighth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 10-16704

Trial Judge: Hon. H. Ward Fontenot

Opinion Rendered on: 04/02/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Writ Denied

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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CA 07 01519

TROY DAVIS, ET AL.

VERSUS