3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Press Release

Opinions Rendered From 04/30/08 To 04/30/08

Opinions written by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

KA 07 01473

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

TIMOTHY G. FALCUCCI

Date Filed: 11/19/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 105807

Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas R. Duplantier

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 07 01607

INEZ R. STRAHAN

VERSUS

SABINE RETIREMENT & REHABILITATION CENTER, INC.

Date Filed: 12/21/2007

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 59,825

Trial Judge: Hon. Stephen Bruce Beasley

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. James T. Genovese

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KA 08 00103

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

RICO MATTHEWS

Date Filed: 01/25/2008

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 06-K-0495-D

Trial Judge: Hon. Donald Wayne Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 08 00166

MARTHA ELIZABETH SASSONE

VERSUS

HARTEL ENTERPRISES, LLC, ET AL.

Date Filed: 02/14/2008

Trial Court: Jefferson

Twenty-Fourth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 638-779

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert L. Lobrano

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. James T. Genovese

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Opinions written by: Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

WCA 07 01248

JACKIE B. MORRIS

VERSUS

CACTUS DRILLING COMPANY

Date Filed: 10/10/2007

Trial Court: Catahoula

Office of Workers' Compensation - #1E

Trial Court Number: 04-07530

Trial Judge: Hon. Brenza Irving

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 07 01260

FLOYD ROBINSON, ET AL.

VERSUS

MELVIN G. GUILLOT, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 07 0001260 consolidated with CA 07 0001261

Date Filed: 10/11/2007

Trial Court: Acadia

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 82012

Trial Judge: Hon. Glennon P. Everett

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 07 01261

LOUISIANA FARM BUREAU CASUALTY INS. AGENCY

VERSUS

MELVIN G. GUILLOT, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 07 0001260 consolidated with CA 07 0001261

Date Filed: 10/11/2007

Trial Court: Acadia

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 82945

Trial Judge: Hon. Glennon P. Everett

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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KA 07 01289

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

RODERICK TERRELL LEVY

Date Filed: 10/17/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 8361-03

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Lane Wyatt

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Sentence Vacated and Case Remanded for Resentencin

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Writing

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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Opinions written by: Hon. John D. Saunders

KA 07 01210

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

COREY W. OLIPHANT

and

NICHOLAS ANDRE OLIPHANT

Date Filed: 09/28/2007

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C9650

Trial Judge: Hon. Eric Roger Harrington

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

Hon. James T. Genovese

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Opinions written by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

CA 07 01234

DELORIS POWELL, ET AL.

VERSUS

BROADWAY GROCERY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 10/03/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 223,167

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Davidson

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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KA 07 01255

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

HECTOR LEYVA-MARTINEZ

aka HECTOR L. MARTINEZ

aka HECTOR LEYVA

aka HECTOR LAZARO LEYVA MARTINEZ

Date Filed: 10/10/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 13551-04

Trial Judge: Hon. Arthur J. Planchard

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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KA 07 01268

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

BENJAMIN S. SMITH

Date Filed: 10/12/2007

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR595-05

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman I. Stewart Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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CA 07 01551

GENEVA VIDRINE, ET AL.

VERSUS

JASON LAFLEUR, ET AL.

Date Filed: 12/11/2007

Trial Court: EVANGELINE

Thirteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 67352-B

Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas F. Fuselier

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

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Opinions written by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

CA 07 01380

PRIME INCOME ASSET MGMT., INC.

VERSUS

LOUIS TAUZIN, ET AL.

Date Filed: 11/02/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20066261

Trial Judge: Hon. Durwood Wayne Conque

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

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KA 07 01492

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

B.S.

Date Filed: 11/26/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 19719-01

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Lane Wyatt

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Sentence Vacated and Case Remanded for Resentencin

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 08 00001

JULIA A. RASHALL

VERSUS

CHARLES K. PENNINGTON, ET AL.

Date Filed: 01/02/2008

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2005-8122-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Mark A. Jeansonne

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Rendered

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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KA 08 00021

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

E.O., SR.

Date Filed: 01/04/2008

Trial Court: Vermilion

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 44073

Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 08 00040

CITY OF PINEVILLE

VERSUS

GREGORY R. AYMOND

Date Filed: 01/10/2008

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 226,484

Trial Judge: Hon. F. Rae Donaldson Swent

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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JAC 08 00124

STATE IN THE INTEREST OF D.L.R.

Date Filed: 02/01/2008

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: JUV 19757

Trial Judge: Guy Ernest Bradberry

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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Opinions written by: Hon. Marc T. Amy

KA 07 01411

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

L.A.C.

Date Filed: 11/07/2007

Trial Court: Jefferson Davis

Thirty-First Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR-135-06

Trial Judge: Hon. Anne Lennan Simon

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 07 01527

AMERICAN NATIONAL GENERAL INS. CO.

VERSUS

LORETTA HOWARD, ETC.

Date Filed: 12/05/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 228,347

Trial Judge: Hon. John C. Davidson

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. J. David Painter

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KA 07 01567

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

JOHN JOSEPH

Date Filed: 12/14/2007

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 03-K-4336-A

Trial Judge: Hon. James Paul Doherty Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 08 00017

SAMUEL PAUL GUILBEAUX

VERSUS

CAROLYN BEAN GUILBEAUX, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 08 0000017 consolidated with CA 08 0000018

CA 08 0000019

Date Filed: 01/04/2008

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20055761 C/W 20064229 C/W, 20064230

Trial Judge: Hon. Kristian Dennis Earles

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Remarks: AFFIRMED; MOTION TO STRIKE DENIED.

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CA 08 00018

EDITH MARIE GUILBEAUX

VERSUS

RUSSELL JAMES GUILBEAUX

Lead Case CA 08 0000017 consolidated with CA 08 0000018

CA 08 0000019

Date Filed: 01/04/2008

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20064229 C/W 20055761 C/W, 20064230

Trial Judge: Hon. Kristian Dennis Earles

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Remarks: AFFIRMED; MOTION TO STRIKE DENIED.

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CA 08 00019

EDITH MARIE GUILBEAUX

VERSUS

CAROLYN BEAN GUILBEAUX

Lead Case CA 08 0000017 consolidated with CA 08 0000018

CA 08 0000019

Date Filed: 01/04/2008

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20064230 C/W 20055761 C/W, 20064229

Trial Judge: Hon. Kristian Dennis Earles

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Remarks: AFFIRMED; MOTION TO STRIKE DENIED.

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CA 08 00033

RICHARD IEYOUB, ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF LA

VERSUS

PHILIP MORRIS, USA, INC., ET AL.

Lead Case CA 08 0000033 consolidated with CW 08 0000150

CW 08 0000164

Date Filed: 01/08/2008

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 1998-6473

Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Remarks: REVERSED. MOTION GRANTED. WRITS

DISMISSED.

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CW 08 00150

RICHARD IEYOUB, ATTORNEY GENERAL,

ex rel. STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

PHILIP MORRIS, USA, INC., ET AL

Lead Case CA 08 0000033 consolidated with CW 08 0000150

CW 08 0000164

Date Filed: 02/08/2008

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 1998-6473

Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Writ Denied

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. J. David Painter

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CW 08 00164

RICHARD IEYOUB, ATTORNEY GENERAL,

ex rel. STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

PHILIP MORRIS, USA, INC., ET AL.

Lead Case CA 08 0000033 consolidated with CW 08 0000150

CW 08 0000164

Date Filed: 02/13/2008

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 1998-6473

Trial Judge: David Kent Savoie

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Writ Denied

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. J. David Painter

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Opinions written by: Hon. Michael G. Sullivan

KA 07 01257

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

LORENZO WATSON

Date Filed: 10/10/2007

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 15026-04

Trial Judge: Hon. Robert Lane Wyatt

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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KA 07 01269

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

HERBERT LEE PREJEAN

Date Filed: 10/12/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 108791

Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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CA 07 01578

COURY MOSS, INC.

VERSUS

A. SAM COURY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 12/18/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20075007

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Byron Hebert

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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CA 07 01590

LOUISIANA ALLIGATOR WHOLESALE, INC.

VERSUS

PRAIRIE CAJUN SEAFOOD WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Date Filed: 12/20/2007

Trial Court: Cameron

Thirty-Eighth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 10-17201

Trial Judge: Hon. H. Ward Fontenot

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Michael G. Sullivan - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

KA 07 01304

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

TIHE D. CUMMINGS

Date Filed: 10/19/2007

Trial Court: Catahoula

Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 05-2432, 05-2433(A), 05-2434(A)

Trial Judge: Hon. Kathy A. Johnson

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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Opinions written by: Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

KA 07 01401

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

LOUISE B. WELCH

Date Filed: 11/06/2007

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-12000

Trial Judge: Hon. Eric Roger Harrington

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Conviction Affirmed; Remanded for Resentencing

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Opinion Remarks: CONVICTION AFFIRMED; SENTENCE SET

ASIDE AND REMANDED FOR RESENTENCING

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CA 07 01579

EDDIE MADDEN, ET AL.

VERSUS

ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 12/18/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 220,823

Trial Judge: Hon. F. Rae Donaldson Swent

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

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CA 07 01593

CHARLES B. BRIDGES, ET UX.

VERSUS

THE CITY OF CARENCO, ET AL.

Date Filed: 12/20/2007

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20052818

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman C. Clause

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

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CA 07 01622

DIANA ISTRE FRANCIS

VERSUS

MICHAEL G. FRANCIS

Date Filed: 12/28/2007

Trial Court: Acadia

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 81741

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman C. Clause

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. Glenn B. Gremillion

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

Opinion Remarks: REVERSED; PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION VACATED.

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Opinions written by: Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

KA 07 01419

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

EZEKIEL MAURICE MCGINNIS

Date Filed: 11/09/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 282536

Trial Judge: Hon. Donald Thaddeus Johnson

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Concurs in Part

Remarks: and assigns reasons.

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Opinion Remarks: CONVICTIONS AFFIRMED; CASE

REMANDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS.

Amy, J., concurs in part and assigns reasons.

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KA 07 01424

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

TERRANCE COTRELL ROBINSON

Date Filed: 11/09/2007

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 282,033

Trial Judge: Hon. Donald Thaddeus Johnson

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 07 01620

WENDELL MANUEL,d/b/a JUNGLE LOUNGE AND RESTAURANT,

ET AL.

VERSUS

STATE OF LOUISIANA, OFF. OF ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO CONTROL, ET

AL.

Date Filed: 12/28/2007

Trial Court: EVANGELINE

Thirteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 68791-A

Trial Judge: John Larry Vidrine

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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CA 08 00037

MARY KATHERINE MILTON THOMPSON

VERSUS

NEIL JEROME THOMPSON

Date Filed: 01/09/2008

Trial Court: LaSalle

Twenty-Eighth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 33,610

Trial Judge: Hon. John Philip Mauffray, Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

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Opinions written by: Hon. J. David Painter

KA 07 01422

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

NICHOLAS TRENT CONSOLE

Date Filed: 11/09/2007

Trial Court: Cameron

Thirty-Eighth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 124571, 124576, 125998 / 127642

Trial Judge: Hon. H. Ward Fontenot

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. James T. Genovese

KA 07 01500

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

CLEVELAND MAYES, JR.

Date Filed: 11/27/2007

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR-749-06

Trial Judge: Hon. Stuart S. Kay Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded with Instructions

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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JAC 08 00039

STATE IN THE INTEREST OF D.H.L.

Date Filed: 01/10/2008

Trial Court: Jefferson Davis

Jennings City Court

Trial Court Number: J-116-96-3

Trial Judge: Hon. Craig Steve Gunnell

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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KA 08 00044

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

LYNN B. CORNWELL

Date Filed: 01/11/2008

Trial Court: BEAUREGARD

Thirty-Sixth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: CR-1084-06

Trial Judge: Hon. Herman I. Stewart Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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CA 08 00051

ANGELA DUCOTE RANDOLPH

VERSUS

JONATHAN RANDOLPH

Date Filed: 01/14/2008

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2004-7035-B

Trial Judge: Hon. Mark A. Jeansonne

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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CA 08 00094

RUSSELL L. MORENO

VERSUS

KENNETH MONTGOMERY

Date Filed: 01/24/2008

Trial Court: Lake Charles City Court

Lake Charles City Court

Trial Court Number: 07-2688

Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas P. Quirk

Opinion Rendered on: 04/30/08 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

Total Civil Cases 25

Civil PC Opinions 0

Civil PC Publish 0

Civil PC Not Publish 0

Civil Majority Opinions 25

Civil Majority Publish 18

Civil Majority Not Publish 7

Civil Opinion on Motions 0

Civil Summary Dispositions 0

Total Criminal Cases 19

Criminal PC Opinions 0

Criminal PC Publish 0

Criminal PC Not Publish 0

Criminal Majority Opinions 19

Criminal Majority Publish 12

Criminal Majority Not Publish 7

Criminal Opinion on Motions 0

Criminal Summary Dispositions 0

Total Juvenile Cases 2

Juvenile PC Opinions 0

Juvenile PC Publish 0

Juvenile PC Not Publish 0

Juvenile Majority Opinions 2

Juvenile Majority Publish 2

Juvenile Majority Not Publish 0

Juvenile Opinion on Motions 0

Juvenile Summary Dispositions 0

Total Workers Comp Cases 1

Workers Comp PC Opinions 0

Workers Comp PC Publish 0

Workers Comp PC Not Publish 0

Workers Comp Majority Opinions 1

Workers Comp Majority Publish 1

Workers Comp Majority Not Publish 0

Workers Comp Opinion on Motions 0

Workers Comp Summary Dispositions 0

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Miscellaneous Totals

Total Consolidated Cases 8

Total Opinion on Writ Grants 2

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