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9 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
23-CA-251
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 827-221
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Stephen D. Marx, for Defendant-Appellee, Michael A. Mahone, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
02/06/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
Disposition: 'Affirmed' on 05/15/2024
KRISTEN ELMER AND LAUREN ELMER VERSUS DEBORAH JOHNSON POYNOR
23-CA-368
Ruling Judge: Hon. Michael P. Mentz
District Court #: 830-255
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Michael L. Fantaci, for Defendant-Appellee, Deborah A. Villio, for Defendant-Appellee, Bernard J. Bagert, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellant, James C. Raff, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/05/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
Disposition: 'Affirmed' on 05/15/2024
JUDITH FAVALORA VERSUS THE CITY OF KENNER AND ABC INSURANCE COMPANY
23-KA-392
Ruling Judge: Hon. Scott U. Schlegel
District Court #: 16-7077
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Leonidas Lowry #768128, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Bertha M. Hillman, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
04/02/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
Disposition: 'Affirmed; Remanded with Instructions' on 05/15/2024
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS LEONIDAS LOWRY AKA "CHICO"
23-CA-449
Ruling Judge: Hon. R. Christopher Cox
District Court #: 781-296
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Vanessa Motta, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Eric K. Buerger, for Defendant-Appellee, Roger A. Javier, for Defendant-Appellee, Christopher P. Lawler, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
04/02/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
Disposition: 'Affirmed' on 05/15/2024
CHARLES PICERNI VERSUS SUMMIT HOTEL PROPERTIES LLC, D/B/A MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN, AND ABC INSURANCE COMPANY
24-C-58
Ruling Judge: Hon. June B. Darensburg
District Court #: 846-852
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Caroline M. Murley, for Defendant-Relator, Ron A. Austin, for Plaintiff-Respondant, H. Price Ciolino, for Defendant-Respondant, Victoria A. Andry, for Defendant-Relator, Scott R. Huete, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Bonita Wilson, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Douglas R. Holmes, for Defendant-Respondant, Tiffany D. Davis, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Paul J. Politz, for Defendant-Relator,
Court Hearing Info:
Disposition: 'Writ Granted' on 05/15/2024
BYRON R. POYDRAS AND ALICIA R. POYDRAS, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF THEIR DECEASED SON, MYLES CHRISTOPHER POYDRAS, MASON J. POYDRAS AND MILAN A POYDRAS VERSUS FIRST STUDENT, INC., FIRST STUDENT OF ORLEANS, LLC, FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION, NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PC, DANIEL MOSELY (A/K/A DANNY MOSELY), CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, JASON THOMAS, AND IRA GREEN
24-C-63
Ruling Judge: Hon. June B. Darensburg
District Court #: 846-852
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Paul J. Politz, for Defendant-Respondant, Caroline M. Murley, for Defendant-Respondant, Bonita Wilson, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Victoria A. Andry, for Defendant-Respondant, Douglas R. Holmes, for Defendant-Relator, Ron A. Austin, for Plaintiff-Respondant,
Court Hearing Info:
Disposition: 'Writ Granted' on 05/15/2024
BYRON R. POYDRAS AND ALICIA R. POYDRAS, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF THEIR DECEASED SON, MYLES CHRISTOPHER POYDRAS, MASON J. POYDRAS AND MILAN A POYDRAS VERSUS FIRST STUDENT, INC., FIRST STUDENT OF ORLEANS, LLC, FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION, NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PC, DANIEL MOSELY (A/K/A DANNY MOSELY), CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, JASON THOMAS, AND IRA GREEN
24-C-125
Ruling Judge: Hon. Connie M. Aucoin
District Court #: 89,497
Lower Court: 29th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Charles K. Chauvin, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Dennis J. Phayer, for Defendant-Relator,
Court Hearing Info:
05/08/2024 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
Disposition: 'Reversed and Rendered' on 05/15/2024
COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS, INC. D/B/A POOLSURE VERSUS JAKE'S TOWING, L.L.C., AND AXIS CAPITAL INSURANCE COMPANY
24-K-182
Ruling Judge: Hon. Michael P. Mentz
District Court #: 21-3269
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Torrance Clark #40089600, for Defendant-Relator, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Respondant,
Court Hearing Info:
Disposition: 'Writ Denied' on 05/15/2024
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS TORRANCE CLARK
24-K-200
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 23-2686
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Eric Cusimano, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Mark D. Plaisance, for Defendant-Relator, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Marcus J. Plaisance, for Defendant-Relator, Elizabeth M. King, for Defendant-Relator, Remy V. Starns, for Defendant-Relator,
Court Hearing Info:
Disposition: 'Writ Denied' on 05/15/2024
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS TYRONE J. JERNIGAN

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Docket for May, 2024
19 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
23-CA-328
Ruling Judge: Hon. Connie M. Aucoin
District Court #: 76,295
Lower Court: 29th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Tarryn E. Walsh, for Defendant-Appellant, Andrew T. Lilly, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Brittney L. Esie, for Defendant-Appellant, Jeffrey W. Bennett, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/05/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
05/15/2024 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
FOUNDATION ELEVATION & REPAIR, LLC VERSUS KENNETH MILLER AND DOREEN MILLER
23-CA-372
Ruling Judge: Hon. E. Adrian Adams
District Court #: 838-561
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
T. Carey Wicker, III, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas C. Wicker, IV, for Defendant-Appellant, Melanie Riviere - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/05/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
05/15/2024 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
MELANIE RIVIERE VERSUS BERND BELLO
23-CA-417
Ruling Judge: Hon. Rebecca M. Olivier
District Court #: 172-402
Lower Court: First Parish Court
Attorney(s):
Ryan O. Luminais, for Defendant-Appellant, Martha J. Maher, for Plaintiff-Appellee, James M. Garner, for Defendant-Appellant, Arthur Loyacano - In Proper Person, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2024 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
JUDITH PETIT VERSUS PHYLLIS PETIT
23-CA-419
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 806-141
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Sheryl D. Story, for Defendant-Appellee, Kathryn T. Trew, for Defendant-Appellee, Samantha S. Boudreaux, for Defendant-Appellee, Walter C. Morrison, IV, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Peter J. Wanek, for Defendant-Appellee, Rachel M. Naquin, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
05/15/2024 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
WALTER G. LYONS AND KATHLEEN LYONS VERSUS STATE OF LOUISIANA THROUGH LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AND LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, CLAUDIE SHEAHAN, M.D., LARRY HOLLIER, M.D., JEFFERSON PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 D/B/A WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER, AND KYLE BRADSHAW
23-KA-423
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nghana Lewis
District Court #: 17,369
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s):
J. Philip Prescott, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, David E. Stanley, for Defendant-Appellant, Geoffrey M. Michel, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Bridget A. Dinvaut, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/15/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS LARRY DILLON, JR.
23-CA-490
Ruling Judge: Hon. Michael P. Mentz
District Court #: 834-068
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Kristine Ackels - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Benjamin J. Biller, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/15/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
KRISTINE ACKELS VERSUS DR. SCOTT BUHLER M.D. AND JESSICA SCHMIDT NP
23-CA-499
Ruling Judge: Hon. Danyelle M. Taylor
District Court #: 826-071
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Frank W. Lagarde, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellant, Amanda L. Sullivan, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Autumn A. Town, for Defendant-Appellee, Graham L. Bosworth, for Defendant-Appellee, Brian A. Pena, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
ARTHUR RENAUDIN VERSUS GRAHAM LEAMING BOSWORTH, A/K/A GRAHAM BOSWORTH
23-CA-518
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen D. Enright
District Court #: 822-595
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Peter S. Martin, for Defendant-Appellee, Ivan A. Orihuela, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
05/08/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
LOURDES ROMERO VERSUS WAL-MART, INC.
23-CA-522
Ruling Judge: Hon. June B. Darensburg
District Court #: 834-346
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Steven M. Jupiter, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Kenneth H. Laborde, for Defendant-Appellee, Andre M. Boudreaux, for Defendant-Appellee, Randy G. McKee, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Michael G. Bagneris, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Leo R. McAloon, III, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/08/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
LOUIS HENRY VERSUS SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
23-CA-528
Ruling Judge: Hon. Shayna Beevers Morvant
District Court #: 820-903
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Markita Hawkins, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Donald D. Reichert, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellant, Taylor Dunne, for Defendant-Appellee, John Parker, for Defendant-Appellee, Joseph M. Bruno, Sr., for Plaintiff-Appellant, Amy G. Lowe, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STEPHANIE A. VARNADO VERSUS PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS' ASSOCIATION INSURANCE COMPANY
23-CA-532
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 843-222
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
TAVIS JOSEPH #4707704 - In-Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Darren A. Allemand, for Defendant-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Defendant-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee, Sunny D. Funk, for Defendant-Appellee, Carey B. Daste, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
TAVIS JOSEPH VERSUS JEFFERSON PARISH CLERK OF COURT OFFICE AND THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY PAUL CONNICK, ET AL.
23-CA-535
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 837-712
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Shermin S. Khan, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Irl R. Silverstein, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/08/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
JANET STEWART VERSUS CHARLOTTE MILLER, CLAYTON MILLER & FAITH HATCHER HOOTER
23-CA-536
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 833-613
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
David M. McDonald, for Defendant-Appellant, John D. Perez, for Defendant-Appellant, Peter J. Segrist, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Kyle J. E. Koch, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Molly M. Jones, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
05/08/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
RG FAMILY, LLC AND SILVER FOX CASINO, LLC VERSUS PEDRO BELTRAN RODRIGUEZ AND BELTRAN CONCRETE, INC.
23-CA-537
Ruling Judge: Hon. June B. Darensburg
District Court #: 840-579
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Susan F. Desmond, for Defendant-Appellee, Lawrence J. Centola, III, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Michael E. Lillis, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
05/08/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
DANIEL RUSSO AND REILLY CAVANAUGH VERSUS ONPATH FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
23-CA-538
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 789-884
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Sarah J. L. Christakis, for Defendant-Appellee, Amy E. Schapansky, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Conrad Meyer, for Defendant-Appellee, Anh Q. Cao, for Plaintiff-Appellant, William K. Wright, IV, for Defendant-Appellee, Don S. McKinney, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
THOMAS GIBSON, JR. AND BARBARA GIBSON, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF THEIR FATHER, THOMAS GIBSON (D) VERSUS JEFFERSON PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO 2 D/B/A EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL & OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
23-CA-580
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 789-884
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
William K. Wright, IV, for Defendant-Appellant, Don S. McKinney, for Defendant-Appellant, Sarah J. L. Christakis, for Defendant-Appellee, Conrad Meyer, for Defendant-Appellee, Anh Q. Cao, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Amy E. Schapansky, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
THOMAS GIBSON, JR. AND BARBARA GIBSON, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF THEIR FATHER, THOMAS GIBSON (D) VERSUS JEFFERSON PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO 2 D/B/A EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL & OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
24-CA-6
Ruling Judge: Hon. Danyelle M. Taylor
District Court #: 734-687
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Tilton R. Hunter, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellant, Renee L. Swanson, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/15/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
ANTHONY JAMES WILLIAMSON VERSUS NADIA NICOLE BELL
24-CA-47
Ruling Judge: Hon. Barron C. Burmaster
District Court #: 2022-AD-56
Lower Court: Juvenile Court
Attorney(s):
Mitchell A. Palmer, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Erin A. Fisher, for Defendant-Appellant, Roy M. Bowes, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Ramona G. Fernandez, for Defendant-Appellant, Judith A. DeFraites, for Minor-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/08/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
IN RE: NELITA THOMPSON APPLYING FOR INTRAFAMILY ADOPTION, OF CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN
24-C-125
Ruling Judge: Hon. Connie M. Aucoin
District Court #: 89,497
Lower Court: 29th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Charles K. Chauvin, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Dennis J. Phayer, for Defendant-Relator,
Court Hearing Info:
05/08/2024 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
Disposition: 'Reversed and Rendered' on 05/15/2024
COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL PRODUCTS, INC. D/B/A POOLSURE VERSUS JAKE'S TOWING, L.L.C., AND AXIS CAPITAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Docket for June, 2024
4 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
23-KA-335
Ruling Judge: Hon. Michael P. Mentz
District Court #: 19-5544
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Douglas E. Rushton, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jane C. Hogan, for Defendant-Appellant, Edwar Lopez #775540, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Leo M. Aaron, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
06/11/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS EDWAR LOPEZ AKA "MANTEQUILLA"
23-KA-400
Ruling Judge: Hon. Danyelle M. Taylor
District Court #: 21-5977
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Joan Benge, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Bertha M. Hillman, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, LaShanda Webb, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
06/11/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS SIDNEY SIMONEAUX
23-KA-448
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald L. Foret
District Court #: 22-5631
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Jane C. Hogan, for Defendant-Appellant, LaShanda Webb, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Eddie J Richards #87240, for Defendant-Appellant, Ashton Brown, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
06/11/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS EDDIE J RICHARDS
24-KA-136
Ruling Judge: Hon. Barron C. Burmaster
District Court #: 23-JU-190
Lower Court: Juvenile Court
Attorney(s):
Thomas S. Block, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Rachel E. Warren, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Katherine M. Franks, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
06/11/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA IN THE INTEREST OF T.W.-D.

Docket for July, 2024
6 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
23-KA-472
Ruling Judge: Hon. Michael P. Mentz
District Court #: 19-7463
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Douglas E. Rushton, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
07/09/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS MALIK B. MCGINNIS AKA "RK"
23-KA-483
Ruling Judge: Hon. J. Sterling Snowdy
District Court #: 03,80
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s):
Orenthal J. Jasmin, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Laura Anne Reeds, for Defendant-Appellee, Grant L. Willis, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Honorable Bridget A. Dinvaut, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
07/09/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS PATRICIA JEFFERSON
23-KA-492
Ruling Judge: Hon. June B. Darensburg
District Court #: 21-2268
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
07/09/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS JOACHIM J. COTTON
23-KA-494
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen D. Enright
District Court #: 22-3432
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Matthew R. Clauss, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Bertha M. Hillman, for Defendant-Appellant, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
07/09/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS LESTER HAYNES
23-KA-502
Ruling Judge: Hon. M. Lauren Lemmon
District Court #: 20,330
Lower Court: 29th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Lieu T. Vo Clark, for Defendant-Appellant, Hon. Joel T. Chaisson, II, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Louis G. Authement, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
07/09/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS RENE FUENTES
23-KA-503
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 22-933
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Eric Cusimano, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Taylor Somerville, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Gwendolyn K. Brown, for Defendant-Appellant, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
07/09/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS JOSE ROBLES MARQUES AKA JOSE JOVANY ROBLES MARQUES AKA JOVANNY JOSE ROBLES MARQUES AKA JOSE JOVANNY MARQUES

Docket for August, 2024
6 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
23-KA-473
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 19-6094
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Kristen Landrieu, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Bertha M. Hillman, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Gabrielle Hosli, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
08/07/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS MICHAEL ANTHONY SHORT
23-KA-508
Ruling Judge: Hon. Shayna Beevers Morvant
District Court #: 16-7075
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jane L. Beebe, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Matthew R. Clauss, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
08/07/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS MICHAEL C. ADAMS AKA "SHAWTY MIKE"
23-KA-524
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 16-5061
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Matthew R. Clauss, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Bertha M. Hillman, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
08/07/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS IVORY D. FRANKLIN
23-KA-525
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 23-2732
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Gwendolyn K. Brown, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
08/07/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS ODELL LEE ROBERTSON
23-KA-558
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 20-333
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jane C. Hogan, for Defendant-Appellant, Carolyn Chkautovich, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Kristen Landrieu, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
08/07/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS LANDON P ROGERS
24-KA-14
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 23-3504
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Holli A. Herrle-Castillo, for Defendant-Appellant, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
08/07/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS CHARLES E BATES

Docket for September, 2024
19 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
23-CA-479
Ruling Judge: Hon. June B. Darensburg
District Court #: 775-357
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Renee S. Melchiode, for Defendant-Appellee, Dominic A. Ciaccio, for Defendant-Appellee, Jefferson R. Tillery, for Defendant-Appellant, Robert L. Raymond, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Anders F. Holmgren, for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Patrick S. McGoey, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Remington M. Angelle, for Defendant-Appellee, Andrea V. Timpa, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Camille E. Gauthier, for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Kansas M. Guidry, for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Thomas M. Flanagan, for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Jonathan G. Wilbourn, for Defendant-Appellee, Madeleine Fischer, for Defendant-Appellant, James J. Reeves, II, for Defendant-Appellee, Jessica S. Allain, for Defendant-Appellant, Alixe L. Duplechain, for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Gerald A. Melchiode, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/10/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
RENTON PROPERTIES, LLC VERSUS 213 UPLAND, LLC
23-CA-539
Ruling Judge: Hon. Lee V. Faulkner
District Court #: 844-186
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
M. Elizabeth Bowman, for Intervenor-Appellee, JordanT. Giles, for Intervenor-Appellee, Christy M. Howley, for Intervenor-Appellee, Charles P. Ciaccio, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/11/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
SUCCESSION OF ANTHONY "TONY" NEIL SERIO
23-CA-552
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 735-995
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Jennifer C. Carter, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Dixon C. Brown, for Plaintiff-Appellant, James E. Moorman, III, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/10/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
CHRISTOPH PATRICK BAJEWSKI VERSUS CHRISTINA BOTROS BAJEWSKI
23-CA-554
Ruling Judge: Hon. Michael P. Mentz
District Court #: 782-360
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Todd C. Comeaux, for Intervenor-Appellee, Edwin C. Laizer, for Defendant-Appellee, Leigh Ann Tschirn Schell, for Defendant-Appellee, Christopher A. D'Amour, for Defendant-Appellee, Kyle L. Potts, for Defendant-Appellee, Vanessa Motta, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/11/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
MEG VINCENT, WIFE OF AND LOUIS KEITH VINCENT VERSUS NATIONAL GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY AND DR. FREDRICK DANTAGNAN IV, ON BEHALF OF THE MINOR, JACQUELINE DANTAGNAN
23-CA-559
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 708-164
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Anton Martynenko, for Defendant-Appellant, Robert S. Reich, for Plaintiff-Appellee, John C. Box, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/11/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
REICH, ALBUM & PLUNKETT, L.L.C. VERSUS GASTON MUGNIER AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP, L.L.C.
23-CA-560
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen C. Grefer
District Court #: 814-580
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Pierre F. Gremillion, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Elliot M. Lonker, for Defendant-Appellee, David S. Daly, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/10/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
KIM S. TUMMINELLO AND TIM TUMMINELLO, INDIVIDUALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF SAVANNA TUMMINELLO VERSUS REGEL L. BISSO
23-CA-565
Ruling Judge: Hon. Vercell Fiffie
District Court #: 53,631
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s):
Gabrielle Breaux - In Proper Person, for Parents-Appellee, Honorable Bridget A. Dinvaut, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Kim Ancona Laborde, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Denzel Ridley - In Proper Person, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/10/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPT. OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES VERSUS DENZEL RIDLEY
23-CA-567
Ruling Judge: Hon. Lee V. Faulkner
District Court #: 789-191
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Charles V. Giordano, for Defendant-Appellee, David S. Moyer, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Travis J. Beslin, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/11/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
SHIRLEY HOLDER VERSUS RACHEL HEBERT, STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY AND SHELTER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
23-CA-568
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 832-690
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Donna R. Barrios, for Defendant-Appellee, Ryan P. Early, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Kevin O. Larmann, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christian W. Helmke, for Defendant-Appellee, Daniel J. Poolson, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Donald P. Dorenkamp, II, for Defendant-Appellee, Colleen B. Gannon, for Defendant-Appellee, Randall C. Mulcahy, for Defendant-Appellee, Brian V. Buchert, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Cristian P. Silva, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Donald A. Mau, for Plaintiff-Appellee, J. Casey Cowley, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Carisa R. German-Oden, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Joseph R. McMahon, III, for Intervenor-Appellant, W. J. LeBlanc, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee, Leonard L. Levenson, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/11/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
JUANITA RODRIGUEZ, ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ AND WILMER GODOY VERSUS AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, AMERICAN ACCESS CASUALTY COMPANY, KYLE KIRKLAND, EDSON SANTOS AND CITY OF GRETNA C/W JOSEPH LEE, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF THE MINOR, AUBRIE LEE AND LESLIE OWSLEY, ON BEHALF OF THE MINOR, AUBRIE LEE VERSUS KYLE KIRKLAND, CITY OF GRETNA, AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, EDSON SANTOS, AND AMERICAN ACCESS CASUALTY COMPANY
23-CA-573
Ruling Judge: Hon. Joseph A. Marino
District Court #: 830-111
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
David W. Gernhauser, Jr, for Defendant-Appellee, Louis R. Koerner, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee, Bianca M. Brindisi, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Meredith E. Chehardy, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Max M. Chotto, for Defendant-Appellee, Anna M. Singleton, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Jacqueline F. Maloney, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Kristyl R. Treadaway, for Defendant-Appellee, Rebecca A. Heilman, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/11/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
IN RE: VALERIE BARBON GERNHAUSER AND DAVID W. GERNHAUSER, JR.
23-CA-574
Ruling Judge: Hon. M. Lauren Lemmon
District Court #: 87,657
Lower Court: 29th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Eric E. Malveau, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Reanda Pierre - In Proper Person, for Defendant-Appellee, Paris Pierre - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/10/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
PARIS PHILLIP PIERRE VERSUS REANDA FIELDS PIERRE
23-CA-585
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 758-658
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Matthew D. Moghis, for Defendant-Appellee, Sarah R. Smith, for Defendant-Appellee, Darla L. D'Amico, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Tucker H. Wimberly, for Defendant-Appellee, William Peter Connick, for Defendant-Appellee, Michael J. Almerico, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Rachel C. Kramar, for Defendant-Appellee, Michael S. Futrell, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/11/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
TIMOTHY D. KOEHL VERSUS RLI INSURANCE COMPANY, GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, PACKARD TRUCK LINES, L.L.C., AND ROBERT T. SALASSI
24-CA-5
Ruling Judge: Hon. Michael P. Mentz
District Court #: 821-394
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Wilson H. Barnes, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Joseph J. Valencino, III, for Defendant-Appellee, Andre C. Gaudin, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/10/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
SYREETA LIDELL VERSUS MICHELLE SAVASKI, BJMS INC. D/B/A "COFFEE &", AND JAMES RIVER INSURANCE
24-CA-17
Ruling Judge: Hon. R. Christopher Cox
District Court #: 796-266
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
John W. Redmann, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Alistair A. Adkinson, for Defendant-Appellant, Matthew J. Pertuit, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Benjamin B. Perkins, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher J. Fransen, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jordan R. Westerfield, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Edward L. Moreno, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Travis J. Causey, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Lisa Z. Gilmore, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
09/10/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
BOBBY WILKERSON VERSUS TERRY HUNTER AND ABC INSURANCE COMPANY
24-CA-18
Ruling Judge: Hon. Honorable Ronald D. Cox
District Court #: 816-749
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Peter S. Martin, for Defendant-Appellee, Christopher James-Lomax, for Defendant-Appellee, Sidney J. Hardy, for Defendant-Appellee, Pius A. Obioha, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Joseph R. Barbie, Sr., for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/11/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
WILLIE BEATRICE SMITH VERSUS WALMART INC. AND XYZ INSURANCE COMPANY
24-CA-38
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen C. Grefer
District Court #: 838-251
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
J. Douglas Sunseri, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Kathryn A. E. Sunseri, for Plaintiff-Appellee, George M. McGregor, for Plaintiff-Appellant, William R. Penton, III, for Plaintiff-Appellant, James A. Harry, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Leila M. Bonilla, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Robert J. Daigre, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Cesar R. Burgos, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/19/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
SUCCESSION OF MILTON E. COTAYA, JR. C/W SUCCESSION OF EDNA B. COTAYA
24-CA-39
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen C. Grefer
District Court #: 837-862
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
George M. McGregor, for Intervenor-Appellant, Leila M. Bonilla, for Intervenor-Appellant, Kathryn A. E. Sunseri, for Plaintiff-Appellee, J. Douglas Sunseri, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Robert J. Daigre, for Intervenor-Appellant, William R. Penton, III, for Intervenor-Appellant, Cesar R. Burgos, for Intervenor-Appellant, James A. Harry, for Intervenor-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/19/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
SUCCESSIONS OF MILTON COTAYA AND EDNA COTAYA
24-CA-46
Ruling Judge: Hon. Connie M. Aucoin
District Court #: 93,111
Lower Court: 29th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
John I. Hulse, IV, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Robert L. Raymond, for Defendant-Appellee, Corey M. Oubre, for Defendant-Appellee, Alexander J. Brewster, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/10/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
LMB SERVICES, LLC VERSUS PARISH OF ST. CHARLES
24-CA-57
Ruling Judge: Hon. Jason Verdigets
District Court #: 38,836
Lower Court: 23rd Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Mark A. Kircher - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Appellant, R. Ryland Percy, III, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Carl J. Giffin, Jr., for Defendant-Appellant, Falcon J. Mire, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jamie I. Schutte, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Evan W. Thomsen - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Appellant, Anna Q. Skias, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Sara P. Scullen - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Appellant, Matthew I. Percy, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Howard B. Kaplan, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
09/11/2024 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
DERRICK MILLS, ET AL. VERSUS HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY, INC., ET AL.

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In an effort to facilitate access for litigants, the Judges of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal have adopted an Intake Form to be used when litigants file a writ application with this Court. Our goal is to promote judicial efficiency, which leads to prompt consideration of pending matters.

By signing the Writ Application Intake Form, counsel for litigants certify that the Writ Application Intake Form meets the requirements of the Uniform Rules of the Courts of Appeal and the Fifth Circuit’s Local Rules.

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In all criminal appeals, counsel for the defendant shall complete the pro se briefing notice (Appendix A) issued by this office and attached to the notice of lodging and briefing order. Counsel shall attach the original completed pro se briefing form to a copy of the brief to be filed with this court and mail the notice and copy of the brief to the defendant. The date of notice and mailing to the defendant shall not be later than the date the brief is filed with this court.

A copy of the completed form shall also be attached to counsel’s brief and submitted to this court for filing within the briefing delays established by the clerk of court. Any brief submitted by counsel will be rejected by the clerk of court if a copy of the form is not attached to the brief at the time of its submission to this court or if the form is incomplete.

Adopted Jan. 20, 2009, effective Feb. 1, 2009.

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The Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal is committed to providing persons of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) with meaningful access to the court. Our Language Access Coordinator is:

Curtis B. Pursell
Clerk of Court
Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal
101 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053


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