3rd Circuit Court of Appeal

Press Release

Opinions Rendered From 02/03/10 To 02/03/10

Opinions written by: Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

CA 09 00957

THOMAS F. THIELS, ET UX

VERSUS

JONAS JERON DENNIS, ET UX

Date Filed: 08/11/2009

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 230,817

Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 09 00969

IN RE: SUCCESSION OF DONALD CLAY SMITH

Date Filed: 08/13/2009

Trial Court: LaSalle

Twenty-Eighth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 35,828

Trial Judge: Hon. J. Christopher Peters

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. James T. Genovese - Concurs

Remarks: in the result.

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CA 09 00980

CLARENCE SMITH

VERSUS

WEEKS MARINE, INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/14/2009

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 06-C-2019-A

Trial Judge: Hon. James Paul Doherty Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Writing

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. James T. Genovese

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Opinions written by: Hon. John D. Saunders

KA 09 00910

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

CHRISTOPHER CHARLES

Date Filed: 07/31/2009

Trial Court: EVANGELINE

Thirteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 74902F

Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas F. Fuselier

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 09 00953

KEVIN J. ST. MARIE

VERSUS

LISA M. ROY

Date Filed: 08/10/2009

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C20062339

Trial Judge: Hon. Edward D. Rubin

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese

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CA 09 00988

STEPHANIE BERGERON GUILLORY

VERSUS

PHILLIP LANDRY GUILLORY

Date Filed: 08/17/2009

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 04-C-1971-C

Trial Judge: Hon. Alonzo Harris

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders - Writing

Hon. James T. Genovese - Concurs

Remarks: in the result and assigns written reasons.

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Opinions written by: Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

CA 09 00762

LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

VERSUS

RATCLIFF CONSTRUCTION CO., ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/29/2009

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-20084236

Trial Judge: Hon. Marilyn Carr Castle

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. David Ellis Chatelain

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CA 09 00806

JUVONTE LAMARK TURNER

VERSUS

BOBBY D. HICKMAN, ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/08/2009

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 80,653, Div. C

Trial Judge: Hon. James Richard Mitchell

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. David Ellis Chatelain

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CA 09 00821

KAREN GAIL KING

VERSUS

LESLIE ALLEN MOTON

Date Filed: 07/10/2009

Trial Court: Lake Charles City Court

Lake Charles City Court

Trial Court Number: 05-958

Trial Judge: Hon. Thomas P. Quirk

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. David Ellis Chatelain

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KA 09 00839

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

TERRELL STIPE

Lead Case KA 09 0000839 consolidated with KA 09 0000841

Date Filed: 07/15/2009

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 18225-06, 18223-06

Trial Judge: Alvin Turner Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Conviction Affirmed, Sentence Vacated and Remande

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. David Ellis Chatelain

Opinion Remarks: CONVICTIONS AFFIRMED; SENTENCE

VACATED; REMANDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS.

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KA 09 00841

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

TERRELL STIPE

Lead Case KA 09 0000839 consolidated with KA 09 0000841

Date Filed: 07/15/2009

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 18223-06, 18225-06

Trial Judge: Alvin Turner Jr.

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Conviction Affirmed, Sentence Vacated and Remande

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Writing

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. David Ellis Chatelain

Opinion Remarks: CONVICTIONS AFFIRMED; SENTENCE

VACATED; REMANDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS.

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Opinions written by: Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

CA 09 00763

MAYNE & MERTZ, INC.

VERSUS

SWEET LAKE LAND & OIL CO., LLC, ET AL.

Lead Case CA 09 0000763 consolidated with CA 09 0000764

Date Filed: 06/29/2009

Trial Court: Jefferson Davis

Thirty-First Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-178-07 C/W C-817-07

Trial Judge: Hon. Craig Steve Gunnell

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. David Ellis Chatelain

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CA 09 00764

YUMA EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION CO. INC.

VERSUS

MAYNE & MERTZ, INC.

Lead Case CA 09 0000763 consolidated with CA 09 0000764

Date Filed: 06/29/2009

Trial Court: Jefferson Davis

Thirty-First Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-817-07 C/W C-178-07

Trial Judge: Hon. Craig Steve Gunnell

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. David Ellis Chatelain

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CA 09 00795

SHAWNNA MARIE CARRIER LOFTIN

VERSUS

GLEN EDWARD LOFTIN

Date Filed: 07/07/2009

Trial Court: Vernon

Thirtieth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 79,579, Div. C

Trial Judge: Hon. James Richard Mitchell

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. David Ellis Chatelain

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WCA 09 00823

CENTRAL LA. AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, (CHERYL HARR)

VERSUS

MCDONALD'S OF PINEVILLE

Lead Case WCA 09 0000823 consolidated with WCA 09 0000840

Date Filed: 07/13/2009

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 08-04030

Trial Judge: Hon. James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Other Decree

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. David Ellis Chatelain

Opinion Remarks: JUDGMENT RENDERED

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WCA 09 00840

CENTRAL LA. AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, (PAUL TROQUILLE)

VERSUS

MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS OF LOUISIANA, LLC

Lead Case WCA 09 0000823 consolidated with WCA 09 0000840

Date Filed: 07/15/2009

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 08-04029

Trial Judge: Hon. James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Other Decree

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. David Ellis Chatelain

Opinion Remarks: JUDGMENT RENDERED

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KA 09 00891

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

DAVID STAPLETON

Date Filed: 07/27/2009

Trial Court: Grant

Thirty-Fifth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 07CR169

Trial Judge: Hon. Warren Daniel Willett

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters - Writing

Hon. David Ellis Chatelain

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Opinions written by: Hon. Marc T. Amy

CA 09 00871

SHAWN SHELTON

VERSUS

WAL-MART LOUISIANA, LLC, ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/22/2009

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 230,508

Trial Judge: Hon. Donald Thaddeus Johnson

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Opinion Remarks: REVERSED AND REMANDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS.

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KA 09 00890

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

EDWARD L. CHRISTIEN

Date Filed: 07/27/2009

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 10125-07

Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Opinion Remarks: SENTENCE AFFIRMED; REMANDED FOR AN

EVIDENTIARY HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF THE DEFENDANT'S

APPLICATION FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF.

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CA 09 00927

DIANNE ALEXANDER, ET UX.

VERSUS

LAFAYETTE CRIME STOPPERS, INC., ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/04/2009

Trial Court: St. Martin

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 70296

Trial Judge: Hon. John E. Conery

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks - Dissents

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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CA 09 00929

BLANE GUILLORY

VERSUS

RACHEL CEFALU GUILLORY

Date Filed: 08/05/2009

Trial Court: ST. LANDRY

Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 07-C-6411-B

Trial Judge: Hon. Ellis J. Daigle

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

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Opinions written by: Hon. David Ellis Chatelain

CA 09 00476

SARWAT GAD, M.D., ET UX.

VERSUS

ROBERT RAY GRANBERRY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 04/21/2009

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20021616

Trial Judge: Hon. Edward D. Rubin

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Dissents

Remarks: FOR THE REASONS EXPRESSED BY JUDGE GREMILLION

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. David Ellis Chatelain - Writing

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

Hon. Shannon J. Gremillion - Dissents

Remarks: AND ASSIGNS WRITTEN REASONS

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CA 09 00804

STATE FARM FIRE & CASUALTY CO., ET AL.

VERSUS

JIMMY CHARLES BOSLEY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/08/2009

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2008-2353

Trial Judge: Hon. Wilford D. Carter

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir - Concurs

Remarks: in the result

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. David Ellis Chatelain - Writing

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WCA 09 00816

JOSEPH SIMPSON

VERSUS

LAFAYETTE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT

Date Filed: 07/09/2009

Trial Court: Lafayette

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 4

Trial Court Number: 03-06742

Trial Judge: Hon. Sam L. Lowery

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. David Ellis Chatelain - Writing

Opinion Remarks: AFFIRMED. ANSWER TO APPEAL DENIED.

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CA 09 00844

DONALD R. ALEXANDER

VERSUS

IRA M. TATE, ET AL.

Date Filed: 07/16/2009

Trial Court: Iberia

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 107905-G

Trial Judge: Hon. Charles Lee Porter

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. David Ellis Chatelain - Writing

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KA 09 00862

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

ZORAN JOHNSON

Date Filed: 07/21/2009

Trial Court: Natchitoches

Tenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C 13827

Trial Judge: Hon. Eric Roger Harrington

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. David Ellis Chatelain - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett

CA 09 00793

MICHAEL AND CHRISTINE DAUZAT

VERSUS

STATE OF LA., DOTD

Date Filed: 07/07/2009

Trial Court: Avoyelles

Twelfth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2005-7740-A

Trial Judge: Hon. Mark A. Jeansonne

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Oswald A. Decuir

Hon. Jimmie C. Peters

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

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WCA 09 00892

BILLY RAY WOODARD

VERSUS

TOWN OF COLFAX

Date Filed: 07/27/2009

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 07-06773

Trial Judge: Hon. James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy - Concurs in Part, Dissents in Part

Remarks: and assigns written reasons.

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

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CA 09 00918

JEFFERY ALEXANDER ARKELL

VERSUS

LAFAYETTE CITY-PARISH CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT, ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/03/2009

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-20075546

Trial Judge: Hon. Kristian Dennis Earles

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Sylvia R. Cooks

Hon. Marc T. Amy

Hon. Elizabeth A. Pickett - Writing

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Opinions written by: Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

WCA 09 00705

LARRY BURNS

VERSUS

INTERSTATE BRANDS CORPORATION

Date Filed: 06/15/2009

Trial Court: Rapides

Office of Workers' Compensation - # 2

Trial Court Number: 04-06149

Trial Judge: Hon. James L. Braddock

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed as Amended

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. Shannon J. Gremillion

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CA 09 00721

DAVID DUNNEHOO

VERSUS

DR. R. DALE BERNAUER, ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/19/2009

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 2003-2036

Trial Judge: Hon. G. Michael Canaday

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. Shannon J. Gremillion

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KA 09 00751

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

CRAYTON JONES, JR.

Date Filed: 06/26/2009

Trial Court: Sabine

Eleventh Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 60,490

Trial Judge: Hon. Stephen Bruce Beasley

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. Shannon J. Gremillion

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CA 09 00756

CINDY YOUNG, ET AL.

VERSUS

IRVIN T. JOY, ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/29/2009

Trial Court: Jefferson Davis

Thirty-First Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-753-06

Trial Judge: Hon. Craig Steve Gunnell

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell - Writing

Hon. J. David Painter

Hon. Shannon J. Gremillion

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Opinions written by: Hon. J. David Painter

CA 09 00719

TROY A. LOPEZ, ET AL.

VERSUS

GLENN A. THIBODEAUX, ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/19/2009

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-20064712

Trial Judge: Hon. Kristian Dennis Earles

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

Hon. Shannon J. Gremillion

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CA 09 00753

DARREL WILLIAMS

VERSUS

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LAFAYETTE, ET AL.

Date Filed: 06/26/2009

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20072953

Trial Judge: Hon. Durwood Wayne Conque

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

Hon. Shannon J. Gremillion

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CA 09 00757

PERCY JOSEPH CROCHET

VERSUS

DR. LAM NGUYEN

Date Filed: 06/29/2009

Trial Court: Jefferson Davis

Thirty-First Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-621-08

Trial Judge: Hon. Craig Steve Gunnell

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was not Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Billy Howard Ezell

Hon. J. David Painter - Writing

Hon. Shannon J. Gremillion

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Opinions written by: Hon. James T. Genovese

CA 09 00954

STATE OF LOUISIANA

VERSUS

$144,320.00 U.S. CURRENCY

Tina M. Beers

132 Woody Lane, Siler City, NC 27344

Date Filed: 08/11/2009

Trial Court: St. Martin

Sixteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 74400

Trial Judge: Hon. Keith Rayne Jules Comeaux

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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CA 09 00956

GEORGE NORWOOD

VERSUS

MICHAEL R. GARBER

Date Filed: 08/11/2009

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 20046977

Trial Judge: Hon. Wilford D. Carter

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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CA 09 00963

DARLENE KAY TYSON, ET VIR.

VERSUS

FLOYD KING, ET AL.

Date Filed: 08/12/2009

Trial Court: Rapides

Ninth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 230,353

Trial Judge: Hon. George Clarence Metoyer Jr

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Reversed and Remanded

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux - Concurs in Part, Dissents in Part

Remarks: and assigns written reasons.

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

Opinion Remarks: Reversed and Remanded with Instructions.

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CA 09 01120

SCIENTIFIC DRILLING INTERNATIONAL,INC.

VERSUS

LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD SALES TAX DIVISION

Date Filed: 09/17/2009

Trial Court: Lafayette

Fifteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: C-20066401

Trial Judge: Hon. Jules David Edwards III

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

The Opinion - Affirmed

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders - Dissents

Remarks: and assigns written reasons.

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

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JAK 09 01272

STATE IN THE INTEREST OF

S.C. J.

Date Filed: 10/21/2009

Trial Court: Calcasieu

Fourteenth Judicial District Court

Trial Court Number: 22545

Trial Judge: Hon. Lilynn Annette Cutrer

Opinion Rendered on: 02/03/10 - Majority Opinion Rendered

The Opinion was Published

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

Opinion Panel:

Hon. Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux

Hon. John D. Saunders

Hon. James T. Genovese - Writing

Opinion Remarks: ADJUDICATIONS AFFIRMED; DISPOSITION

VACATED; CASE REMANDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS.

Total Civil Cases 28

Civil PC Opinions 0

Civil PC Publish 0

Civil PC Not Publish 0

Civil Majority Opinions 28

Civil Majority Publish 23

Civil Majority Not Publish 5

Civil Opinion on Motions 0

Civil Summary Dispositions 0

Total Criminal Cases 7

Criminal PC Opinions 0

Criminal PC Publish 0

Criminal PC Not Publish 0

Criminal Majority Opinions 7

Criminal Majority Publish 3

Criminal Majority Not Publish 4

Criminal Opinion on Motions 0

Criminal Summary Dispositions 0

Total Juvenile Cases 1

Juvenile PC Opinions 0

Juvenile PC Publish 0

Juvenile PC Not Publish 0

Juvenile Majority Opinions 1

Juvenile Majority Publish 1

Juvenile Majority Not Publish 0

Juvenile Opinion on Motions 0

Juvenile Summary Dispositions 0

Total Workers Comp Cases 5

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 0

Workers Comp Summary Dispositions 0

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Miscellaneous Totals

Total Consolidated Cases 6

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