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5 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
24-K-475
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 20-5861
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Jamal C. Harris #49429, for Defendant-Relator, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Respondant,
Court Hearing Info:
Disposition: 'Granted in Part, Denied in Part' on 10/24/2025
STATE VERSUS JAMAL C. HARRIS
25-K-53
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 20-5861
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Jamal C. Harris #49429, for Defendant-Relator,
Court Hearing Info:
Disposition: 'Writ Denied' on 10/24/2025
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS JAMAL C. HARRIS
25-K-70
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 20-5861
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Thomas J. Butler, for Defendant-Respondant, Jamal C. Harris #49429, for Plaintiff-Relator,
Court Hearing Info:
Disposition: 'Writ Denied' on 10/24/2025
JAMAL C. HARRIS VERSUS STATE OF LOUISIANA
25-K-369
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 20-5861
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Thomas J. Butler, for Defendant-Respondant, Jamal C. Harris #49429, for Plaintiff-Relator,
Court Hearing Info:
Disposition: 'Writ Denied' on 10/24/2025
JAMAL C. HARRIS VERSUS STATE OF LOUISIANA
25-C-498
Ruling Judge: Hon. Vercell Fiffie
District Court #: 82,232
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s): Charles Ayles, for Defendant-Respondant, Justin P. LaFleur, for Plaintiff-Relator, Rebecca A. Gilson, for Plaintiff-Relator,
Court Hearing Info:
Disposition: 'Writ Granted' on 10/24/2025
DIAMOND RAYMOND VERSUS KERRY T. RAYMOND

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Docket for October, 2025
22 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
24-KA-631
Ruling Judge: Hon. E. Adrian Adams
District Court #: 21-1401
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Lieu T. Vo Clark, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jalen Harvey #772776, for Defendant-Appellant, Lindsay L. Truhe, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Zachary L. Grate, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
10/09/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS JALEN HARVEY
25-KA-7
Ruling Judge: Hon. Michael P. Mentz
District Court #: 23-4844
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, James Wascom, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jane L. Beebe, for Defendant-Appellant, Eric Cusimano, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
10/09/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS COLLIN R DIAZ
25-KA-8
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 22-4913
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Michael H. Idoyaga, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Leo M. Aaron, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Molly Love, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Katherine M. Franks, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
10/08/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS LANCE R. JOHNSON
25-KA-9
Ruling Judge: Hon. Lee V. Faulkner
District Court #: 22-5971
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Rachel L. Africk, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant, Brendan Bowen, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Ronald Newton #704100, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
10/08/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS RONALD S. NEWTON
25-KA-10
Ruling Judge: Hon. Michael P. Mentz
District Court #: 23-5825
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Michael H. Idoyaga, for Defendant-Appellant, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, James Wascom, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jason J. Chauncey #430810, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
10/09/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS JASON J CHAUNCEY
25-KA-11
Ruling Judge: Hon. Michael P. Mentz
District Court #: 24-600
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Jason J. Chauncey #430810, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, James Wascom, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Michael H. Idoyaga, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
10/09/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS JASON J CHAUNCEY
25-KA-12
Ruling Judge: Hon. Michael P. Mentz
District Court #: 23-5826
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
James Wascom, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Michael H. Idoyaga, for Defendant-Appellant, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Jason J. Chauncey #430810, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
10/09/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS JASON J CHAUNCEY
25-KA-35
Ruling Judge: Hon. Jacqueline F. Maloney
District Court #: 22-1239
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jane L. Beebe, for Defendant-Appellant, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Chad M. Ikerd, for Defendant-Appellant, Myron Lee #792176, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
10/09/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS MYRON LEE
25-KA-46
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 23-3706
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Theresa King, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Leo M. Aaron, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
10/09/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS JOHN L. MYERS
25-KA-47
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 17-661
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Taylor Somerville, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Michael H. Idoyaga, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
10/08/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS BRANDON L PIKE
25-KA-57
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 22-5869
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
William Frye #346971, for Defendant-Appellant, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Taylor Somerville, for Plaintiff-Appellee, G. Paul Marx, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Eric Cusimano, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
10/09/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS WILLIAM K FRYE
25-KA-58
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 21-1119
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Gwendolyn K. Brown, for Defendant-Appellant, Lindsay L. Truhe, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas S. Block, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
10/08/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS JERRY W. GELPI
25-KA-68
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 23-856
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Eric Cusimano, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Brandon Nguyen #723312, for Defendant-Appellant, Lieu T. Vo Clark, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
10/08/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS BRANDON NGUYEN
25-CA-74
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 743-616
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Nat G. Kiefer, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee, Christopher M. Short, for Defendant-Appellee, Lawrence J. Centola, III, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Susanne Jernigan, for Plaintiff-Appellant, David A. Strauss, for Defendant-Appellee, Kris P. Kiefer, for Defendant-Appellee, Rachel M. Anderson, for Defendant-Appellee, Susanne Jernigan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Paul A. Babineaux, for Defendant-Appellee, Lawrence J. Centola, III, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
10/08/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
JEAN AGENOR AND MARIE TOUSSAINT VERSUS CHRISTY SUAREZ, PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE COMPANY AND STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
25-KA-95
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 23-241
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Alvin Elzy #101820, for Defendant-Appellant, Gwendolyn K. Brown, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
10/08/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS ALVIN ELZY
25-KA-96
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 23-2717
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, R. Erich Cathey, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jane L. Beebe, for Defendant-Appellant, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Joan Benge, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
10/08/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS BRANDON ELLIS
25-CA-112
Ruling Judge: Hon. Danyelle M. Taylor
District Court #: 820-002
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Thomas J. Butler, for Other, Danielle Phillips, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Theon A. Wilson, for Defendant-Appellee, R. Erich Cathey, for Other, Cindy Williams, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
10/09/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
RONIKA LLOYD VERSUS GREGORY WILFRED, JR.
25-CA-139
Ruling Judge: Hon. Vercell Fiffie
District Court #: 81,168
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s):
DaShawn P. Hayes, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Tiffany Myles, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Hester R. Hilliard, for Defendant-Appellant, Robert R. Faucheux, Jr., for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
10/09/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
CLARENCE CHRISTOPHER CAGE VERSUS CONNIE M CAGE
25-CA-140
Ruling Judge: Hon. E. Adrian Adams
District Court #: 721-836
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Karen P. Holland, for Defendant-Appellee, Anna M. Singleton, for Defendant-Appellee, Fred L. Herman, for Defendant-Appellee, Jonathan P. Lemann, for Defendant-Appellee, Jason A. Cavignac, for Defendant-Appellee, Melissa M. Lessell, for Defendant-Appellee, Joel A. Levy, for Defendant-Appellee, Alex B. Rothenberg, for Defendant-Appellee, Kenneth C. Fonte, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Derek M. Graves, for Defendant-Appellee, Phillip J. Antis, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
10/08/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
ON LEONG CHINESE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION VERSUS AKM ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., AARON K. MOTWANI, MARCUS L. GUSTI, CHIU HON LEE, KAM WONG, HAIWEI ZHANG, KAM WAN CHAN AND CHAN KIM FAI C/W ON LEONG CHINESE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION VERSUS AKM ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C., AARON K. MOTWANI, AND MARCUS L. GUSTI
25-CA-149
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 848-843
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Jeffrey M. Hoffman, for Defendant-Appellee, Taylor S. Lanson, for Defendant-Appellee, Jonathan D. Gamble, for Defendant-Appellee, Betsy A. Fischer, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Michael J. DuBose, for Defendant-Appellee, Emily D. Scroggs, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Alexandra E. Faia, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
10/09/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
CECILE GUILLOT VERSUS JULES GUILLOT
25-CA-186
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nghana Lewis
District Court #: 80,335
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s):
Lawson Nguyen, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Thomas H. Peyton, for Defendant-Appellee, Jack F. Griffin, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Kevin W. Welsh, for Defendant-Appellee, Virginia Y. Dodd, for Defendant-Appellee, Mark G. Montiel, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellant, Kevin P. Klibert, for Defendant-Appellee, Shelby S. Talley, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Landis S. Prestigiacomo, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
10/08/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
JES, INC. VERSUS CERTAIN UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS OF LONDON SUBSCRIBING TO POLICY NO. PRP003061/2000
25-C-398
Ruling Judge: Hon. Connie M. Aucoin
District Court #: 91,313
Lower Court: 29th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Dominick F. Impastato, III, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Katherine L. Swartout, for Defendant-Relator, Christopher R. Teske, for Defendant-Relator, Marc L. Frischhertz, for Plaintiff-Respondant,
Court Hearing Info:
10/08/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
TARA GILBERT, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF JASON EDWARD GILBERT VERSUS SEALEVEL CONSTRUCTION, INC., ET AL.

Docket for November, 2025
13 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
25-CA-190
Ruling Judge: Hon. Shayna Beevers Morvant
District Court #: 853-479
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Don S. McKinney, for Defendant-Appellee, Gayl Payton - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
11/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
IN RE: MEDICAL REVIEW PANEL PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CLAIM OF GAYL PAYTON
25-CA-202
Ruling Judge: Hon. Jason Verdigets
District Court #: 42,023
Lower Court: 23rd Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Elizabeth F. Pretus, for Amicus Curiae, Carey T. Jones, for Amicus Curiae, Matthew J. Paul, for Defendant-Appellee, Larry E. Demmons, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Richard C. Stanley, for Defendant-Appellee, Alvin J. Herbert, III, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Honorable Elizabeth B. Murrill, for Amicus Curiae, Gregory E. Bodin, for Defendant-Appellee, Jerald P. Block, for Defendant-Appellee, Louis J. Lupin, for Amicus Curiae, Kathryn W. Munson, for Defendant-Appellee, Jennifer R. Herbert, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Adam J. Koenig, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Jennifer W. Moroux, for Amicus Curiae, Mark E. Van Horn, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Daniel L. Hoychick, for Amicus Curiae,
Court Hearing Info:
11/05/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF ST. JAMES, STATE OF LOUISIANA, D/B/A ST. JAMES PARISH HOSPITAL VERSUS HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 3 OF THE PARISH OF LAFOURCHE, STATE OF LOUISIANA AND THIBODAUX REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
25-CA-213
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 843-646
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Justin E. Molaison, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Louis J. Leo, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Harold E. Molaison, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Kevin C. Schoenberger, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
11/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
SUCCESSION OF NANCY ELIZABETH SMITH
25-CA-219
Ruling Judge: Hon. Rebecca M. Olivier
District Court #: 173-038
Lower Court: First Parish Court
Attorney(s):
Young Buisson - In Proper Person, for Defendant-Appellant, Peter J. Wanek, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Lindsay G. Faulkner, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
11/05/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
THERESA COOK AND ZACHARY COOK VERSUS YOUNG BUISSON
25-CA-229
Ruling Judge: Hon. Shayna Beevers Morvant
District Court #: 789-443
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Anthony L. Glorioso, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Stephen N. Chesnut, for Plaintiff-Appellant, George J. Nalley, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Michael Picnot - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
11/04/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
SUCCESSION OF LORRAINE BREISACHER PICNOT
25-CA-232
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 841-171
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Jared L. Shurman, for Defendant-Appellee, Ivan A. Orihuela, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Matthew F. Morgan, for Defendant-Appellee, Martin Schneider, for Defendant-Appellee, Matthew R. Feigler, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
11/05/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
MARLENE OTERO VERSUS WINN-DIXIE STORES, INC., WINN-DIXIE MONTGOMERY, LLC, AND SOUTHEASTERN GROCERS, INC.
25-CA-234
Ruling Judge: Hon. Jacqueline F. Maloney
District Court #: 799-576
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
P. M. Donovan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Ross M. Reboul, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Kyle P. Kirsch, for Defendant-Appellee, Latisha L. Nixon-Jones, for Intervenor-Appellant, Emma M. Barton, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
11/04/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
HERMAN SHELTON, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF KEON SHELTON AS GUARDIAN VERSUS RYDER TRUCK RENTAL, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
25-CA-242
Ruling Judge: Hon. John H. Smith
District Court #: 40,648
Lower Court: 23rd Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Sarah J. L. Christakis, for Defendant-Appellant, Jimmy R. Faircloth, Jr., for Defendant-Appellant, Anders F. Holmgren, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jordan M. Jeansonne, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Matthew M. Coman, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Conrad Meyer, for Defendant-Appellant, Alixe L. Duplechain, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Richard Erick Norem, III, for Defendant-Appellant, Barbara B. Melton, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas M. Flanagan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Stephen M.Garcia - Pro Hac Vice, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Mary K. Price, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
11/05/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
DREMA CAMBRE, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF THE DECEDENT, GRACE ST. PIERRE VERSUS PRIORITY MANAGEMENT GROUP L.L.C. AND RIVERLANDS HOME GROUP, L.L.C. D/B/A CHATEAU ST. JAMES REHAB & RETIREMENT
25-CA-243
Ruling Judge: Hon. Jimmy Cecil Teat
District Court #: 13-2059
Lower Court: OTHER
Attorney(s):
Joseph R. Ward, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellant, Joelle F. Evans, for Defendant-Appellee, Michael C. Schimpf, for Defendant-Appellee, Sedric E. Banks, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Stacy R. Palowsky, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Michael Holder - In Proper Person, for Defendant-Appellee, Alan T. Seabaugh, for Defendant-Appellee, Michael C. Melerine, for Defendant-Appellee, Thomas M. McEachin, for Defendant-Appellee, Laura S. Brown, for Defendant-Appellee, R. Keith Jarrett, for Defendant-Appellee, Alexander J. Baynham, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
11/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STANLEY R. PALOWSKY, III VERSUS W. BRANDON CORK, ANTHONY WHITE, OHC SERVICES, LLC AND ALTERNATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
25-CA-253
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 832-208
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Lawrence G. Gettys, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Jennifer S. Martinez, for Defendant-Appellee, Donald T. Carmouche, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Michael L. Heaton, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Brian T. Carmouche, for Plaintiff-Appellant, John B. Esnard, III, for Defendant-Appellee, John W. Martinez, for Defendant-Appellee, Christopher R. Teske, for Defendant-Appellee, John H. Carmouche, for Plaintiff-Appellant, H. Minor Pipes, III, for Defendant-Appellee, Jimmy A. Castex, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee, Caroline H. Martin, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Alexis P. Joachim, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
11/05/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
RICHARD'S REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES, LLC VERSUS CITY OF GRAND ISLE, ET AL.
25-CA-290
Ruling Judge: Hon. Raymond S. Steib
District Court #: 842-965
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Pius A. Obioha, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Alexandra J. Serpas, for Defendant-Appellee, Linda H. Adams, for Defendant-Appellee, Joseph G. Glass, for Defendant-Appellee, Mari T. Bartholomew, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Travis L. Hull, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
11/05/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
MESSILIEN GEORGES ON BEHALF OF HIS MINOR CHILD MERSENDY GEORGES VERSUS SOUTHEAST RESTAURANT GROUP-TB, LLC, D/B/A TACO BELL AND XYZ INSURANCE COMPANY
25-CA-293
Ruling Judge: Hon. Heather Peth Fairchild
District Court #: 24-1576
Lower Court: Office of Workers' Compensation, District 7
Attorney(s):
Virginia J. Mclin, for Defendant-Appellee, Pius A. Obioha, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Kirk L. Landry, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
11/05/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
ANTHONY HYGINUS VERSUS OCHSNER HEALTH SYSTEM/CLINIC FOUNDATION
25-CA-304
Ruling Judge: Hon. Shannon Bruno Bishop
District Court #: 20-6014
Lower Court: Office of Workers' Compensation, District 7
Attorney(s):
Frank A. Bruno, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Christopher J. Kane, for Defendant-Appellee, Shannon C. Lindsey, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Edwin G. Laizer, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
11/05/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
MITCHELL LOEWEN VERSUS THE NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA SAINTS LLC AND BERKLEY SPECIALTY UNDERWRITING MANAGERS, LLC

Docket for December, 2025
19 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
25-KA-105
Ruling Judge: Hon. Jacqueline F. Maloney
District Court #: 24-4039
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Chad M. Ikerd, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
12/02/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS ERIS BRIZUELA-GARCIA
25-KA-115
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen D. Enright
District Court #: 23-3496
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
G. Paul Marx, for Defendant-Appellant, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
12/02/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS LEON J RUFFIN JR AKA "MOOKIE MOOK"
25-KA-137
Ruling Judge: Hon. Shayna Beevers Morvant
District Court #: 98-657
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, David P. Wolff, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Chad M. Ikerd, for Defendant-Appellant, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
12/02/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS SHONE JORDAN AKA DEVINE JORDAN
25-KA-147
Ruling Judge: Hon. Lee V. Faulkner
District Court #: 23-184
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Michael H. Idoyaga, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
12/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS JARRED ROBICHAUX
25-KA-148
Ruling Judge: Hon. E. Adrian Adams
District Court #: 24-1962
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant, Matthew R. Clauss, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
12/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS IRVIN BROOKS
25-KA-153
Ruling Judge: Hon. Jacqueline F. Maloney
District Court #: 20-2899
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Matthew R. Clauss, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Gwendolyn K. Brown, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
12/02/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS TYRONE EUGENE CONSTANT
25-C-169
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald L. Foret
District Court #: 839-979
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Sabrina Haurin - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Respondant, Jordan T. Lacoste, for Defendant-Respondant, Kathleen P. Rice, for Defendant-Respondant, Kevin O. Larmann, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Karl H. Schmid, for Defendant-Relator, Daniel E. Schwank, for Defendant-Respondant, Frank X. Neuner, Jr., for Defendant-Respondant, Andre C. Gaudin, for Defendant-Respondant, Michael D. Lane, for Defendant-Respondant, Graycen M. Wood - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Respondant, Glen E. Mercer, for Defendant-Respondant, Craig Giometti - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Respondant, Christopher W. Kaul, for Defendant-Respondant, Eric J. O'Bell, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Robert I. Siegel, for Defendant-Respondant, Charles B. Long, for Defendant-Relator, Laurence D. LeSueur, Jr., for Defendant-Respondant, John W. Joyce, for Defendant-Respondant, Matthew R. Fransen, for Defendant-Respondant, Jay R. Sever, for Defendant-Respondant, Kristen L. Burge, for Defendant-Respondant, Sidney W. Degan, III, for Defendant-Relator, Catherine F. Giarrusso, for Defendant-Respondant, Jake S. Clements, for Defendant-Respondant, Michael R. Goodstein - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Respondant, Jed M. Mestayer, for Defendant-Respondant, Nicholas G. Jones, for Defendant-Respondant, Michael N. Beekhuizen - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Respondant, Tucker T. Bohren, for Defendant-Respondant, Patrick J. Schepens, for Defendant-Respondant, Phoebe A. Hathorn, for Defendant-Respondant, Shannon M. Frese, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Michael C. Gretchen, for Defendant-Respondant, Karen M. Dicke, for Defendant-Respondant, George B. Recile, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Rachal D. Chance, for Defendant-Respondant, Stephen C. Resor, for Defendant-Respondant, Lauren H. Naarro - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Respondant, Danica B. Denny, for Defendant-Respondant, Richard E. King, for Defendant-Respondant, Emma C. Dedman, for Defendant-Relator, Craig J. Canizaro, for Defendant-Respondant, Brandi F. Ermon, for Defendant-Respondant, Jeffrey K. Coreil, for Defendant-Respondant, Candace C. Chauvin, for Defendant-Relator,
Court Hearing Info:
12/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
AVMI, LLC AND ANNE CANNON VERSUS METAIRIE TOWERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., ET AL
25-KA-184
Ruling Judge: Hon. Ellen Shirer Kovach
District Court #: 22-692
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Alyssa Aleman, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Megan L. Gorman, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Cody LaBranche #791390, for Defendant-Appellant, Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
12/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS CODY E. LABRANCHE
25-KA-188
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 23-1580
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Holli A. Herrle-Castillo, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
12/02/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS GERALD BARKER AKA "BIRD"
25-KA-196
Ruling Judge: Hon. Lee V. Faulkner
District Court #: 23-2092
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Gwendolyn K. Brown, for Defendant-Appellant, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Matthew R. Clauss, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
12/03/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS LUIS MIGUEL FLORES
25-KA-197
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 24-2346
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Mary Constance Hanes, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Leo M. Aaron, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
12/02/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS LIONEL MATUTE DESANTOS
25-KA-211
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen C. Grefer
District Court #: 22-5882
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Brooke A. Harris, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Evan J. Bergeron, for Defendant-Appellant, Taylor Somerville, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Samuel H. Winston, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
12/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS PATRICK A. PICHOFF
25-KA-230
Ruling Judge: Hon. June B. Darensburg
District Court #: 22-1864
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Brendan Bowen, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Anthony Morgan #427430, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Kristen Landrieu, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Lieu T. Vo Clark, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
12/02/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS ANTHONY MORGAN AKA "BLACK" AKA "A-LOCK" AKA "ANT"
25-CA-233
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 843-585
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
P. M. Donovan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Scott E. Delacroix, for Plaintiff-Appellee, W. J. LeBlanc, Jr., for Defendant-Appellant, Scott C. Stansbury, for Plaintiff-Appellee, David I. Courcelle, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
12/03/2025 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
JASON P. FRANCO VERSUS WRIGHT & GRAY, LLC
25-C-235
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 849-577
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Matthew W. Tierney, for Defendant-Relator, Kristine D. Smiley, for Defendant-Relator, Christopher A. Minias, for Plaintiff-Respondant,
Court Hearing Info:
12/03/2025 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
JOSHUA MONROE VERSUS AMMARI OF LOUISIANA, L.L.C D/B/A BOULEVARD AMERICAN BISTRO
25-CA-249
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 843-585
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
W. J. LeBlanc, Jr., for Defendant-Appellant, David I. Courcelle, for Plaintiff-Appellee, P. M. Donovan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Scott C. Stansbury, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Scott E. Delacroix, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
12/03/2025 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
JASON P. FRANCO VERSUS WRIGHT & GRAY, LLC
25-KA-263
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 23-2686
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Leo M. Aaron, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Tyrone J. Jernigan #314225, for Defendant-Appellant, Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
12/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS TYRONE J JERNIGAN
25-KA-264
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 23-2953
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Tyrone J. Jernigan #314225, for Defendant-Appellant, Leo M. Aaron, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
12/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS TYRONE J JERNIGAN
25-KA-265
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 24-5517
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Leo M. Aaron, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Tyrone J. Jernigan #314225, for Defendant-Appellant, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
12/03/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS TYRONE J JERNIGAN

Docket for February, 2026
1 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
25-CA-201
Ruling Judge: Hon. John H. Smith
District Court #: 39,413
Lower Court: 23rd Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Ali Odermann - Student Practioner, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Adam J. Koenig, for Defendant-Appellant, Henry B. Alsobrook, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Sarah Metzel - Student Practitioner, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Chad Molnar - Student Practitioner, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Lisa W. Jordan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Clara J. Potter, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Devin A. Lowell, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Matthew Turner - Student Practitioner, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Tara E. Clement, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
02/04/2026 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
GENEVIEVE BUTLER, PASTOR HARRY JOSEPH, SR., RISE ST. JAMES, AND THE LOUISIANA BUCKET BRIGADE VERSUS ST. JAMES PARISH, THE ST. JAMES PARISH COUNCIL, AND THE ST. JAMES PARISH PLANNING COMMISSION

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The Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit has appellate jurisdiction as authorized under Article V, Section 5 of the Louisiana Constitution, which encompasses the parishes of Jefferson, St. Charles, St. James, and St. John the Baptist. The Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit has supervisory jurisdiction, subject to the general supervisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Louisiana, over all lower courts in all cases in which an appeal would extend to the court of appeal.

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T he mission of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal is to provide meaningful access to all who seek review under this Court's appellate and supervisory jurisdiction granted by the Louisiana Constitution, while protecting and promoting the rule of law, preserving the public trust, and using public resources efficiently.

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**Effective July 01, 2025**
   
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WRIT APPLICATION INTAKE FORM

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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CRIMINAL PRO SE BRIEFING NOTICE

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


If you need interpretive services or want more information about our language access services, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (504)376-1400 or clerksoffice@fifthcircuit.org.

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