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4 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
24-KA-250
Ruling Judge: Hon. E. Adrian Adams
District Court #: 22-2884
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Zachary L. Grate, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Brittany Beckner, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Matthew R. Clauss, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Shannon Simpson #753150, for Defendant-Appellant, Holli A. Herrle-Castillo, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
02/04/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
Disposition: 'Affirmed' on 04/16/2025
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS SHANNON SIMPSON
25-KH-111
Ruling Judge: Hon. Connie M. Aucoin
District Court #: 17,30
Lower Court: 29th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Honorable Joel T. Chaisson, II, for Defendant-Respondant, Jerel Smith #470560, for Plaintiff-Relator,
Court Hearing Info:
Disposition: 'Writ Denied' on 04/16/2025
JEREL SMITH VERSUS TIMOTHY HOOPER, WARDEN
25-C-154
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen D. Enright
District Court #: 805-784
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Liza Castro Tanwar - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Relator, Kristine K. Sims, for Defendant-Respondant,
Court Hearing Info:
Disposition: 'Writ Denied' on 04/16/2025
Disposition: 'Writ Recalled' on 04/16/2025
LIZA MICHEL CASTRO TANWAR VERSUS MUNISH RAJ TANWAR
25-K-163
Ruling Judge: Hon. R. Christopher Cox
District Court #: 22-3157
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s): Marcus J. Plaisance, for Defendant-Relator, Mariah Jackson, for Defendant-Relator, Mark A. Vicknair, for Defendant-Relator, Mark D. Plaisance, for Defendant-Relator, Remy V. Starns, for Defendant-Relator, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Respondant,
Court Hearing Info:
Disposition: 'Writ Denied' on 04/16/2025
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS MONICA EVERY & LOUIS GORDON

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Docket for April, 2025
10 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
24-KA-302
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen D. Enright
District Court #: 22-2490
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Kathryn J. Burke, for Defendant-Appellant, Douglas E. Rushton, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, F. Richard Sprinkle, for Defendant-Appellant, Kevin V. Boshea, for Defendant-Appellant, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Cade Fuxan #786980, for Defendant-Appellant, Jacob G. Longman, for Defendant-Appellant, Piper Scotton, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
04/23/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS CADE FUXAN
24-CA-545
Ruling Judge: Hon. June B. Darensburg
District Court #: 828-734
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Ryan C. Higgins, for Defendant-Appellant, Kaylyn B. Handy, for Defendant-Appellant, R. Scott Buhrer, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
04/01/2025 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
SUCCESSION OF GREGORY CHARLES ETHER
24-CA-553
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen C. Grefer
District Court #: 799-202
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Hollis Shepherd, for Defendant-Appellant, Richard J. Richthofen, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
04/01/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
YACHET MCLAUREN VERSUS CARMIKO DIXON MCLAUREN
24-CA-557
Ruling Judge: Hon. Cody M. Martin
District Court #: 41,903
Lower Court: 23rd Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Clare M. Bienvenu, for Intervenor-Appellee, Greg L. Johnson, for Intervenor-Appellee, Victor J. Franckiewicz, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee, James L. Breaux, for Intervenor-Appellee, Clara J. Potter, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Laura Derbonne - Student Practitioner, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Tom Polites - Student Practitioner, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Pamela C. Spees, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Neil C. Abramson, for Intervenor-Appellee, Lisa W. Jordan, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
03/31/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
05/06/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
BEVERLY ALEXANDER; RISE ST. JAMES; INCLUSIVE LOUISIANA; AND MOUNT TRIUMPH BAPTIST CHURCH BY AND THROUGH THEIR MEMBERS VERSUS ST. JAMES PARISH
24-CA-559
Ruling Judge: Hon. Lee V. Faulkner
District Court #: 655-044
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Rebecca A. Gilson, for Defendant-Appellee, Michael D. Conroy, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
03/31/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
ANNE E. ANDERSON VERSUS WARREN JEFFERY ANDERSON
24-CA-560
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 848-314
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Michelle H. Dufrene, for Defendant-Appellee, Eric A. Mund, for Defendant-Appellee, Edward S. Rapier, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellant, Raymond Canzoneri, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
03/31/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
CAR PLUG, LLC VERSUS CITY OF KENNER
24-CA-566
Ruling Judge: Hon. Kirk A. Vaughn
District Court #: 72,407
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s):
Jacques F. Bezou, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Payton S. Lachney, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Kevin P. Klibert, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
04/01/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
ERIN HAYDEL VERSUS AARON MOLLERE, DANIEL BECKET BECNEL, BECNEL LAW FIRM, ABC INSURANCE COMPANY
24-CA-584
Ruling Judge: Hon. June B. Darensburg
District Court #: 432-567
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Yvette A. D'Aunoy, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Daniel H. Edwards, for Defendant-Appellant, Marianne Garvey, for Plaintiff-Appellee, John G. Jordan, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
04/01/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
JO ELLEN COHEN VERSUS MICHAEL B. COHEN
24-CA-585
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nancy A. Miller
District Court #: 846-358
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Andrew Bougard, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Shermin S. Khan, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Franklin D. Beahm, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
04/01/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STEPHANIE PETRAS VERSUS LOUISIANA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION
25-CA-75
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen C. Grefer
District Court #: 790-272
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Michael J. Hall, for Defendant-Appellant, Ryan T. Vidal, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
04/01/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
SAMUEL CHAPPETTA VERSUS ARIELLE DUMAS

Docket for May, 2025
15 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
24-KA-419
Ruling Judge: Hon. Michael P. Mentz
District Court #: 22-96
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas S. Block, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Leo M. Aaron, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Lieu T. Vo Clark, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
05/06/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS RAYMOND W. LEE AKA "RAY"
24-KA-435
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 20-3508
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Taylor Somerville, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Rachel L. Africk, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jane L. Beebe, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
05/06/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS ARNOLD MAGEE
24-KA-455
Ruling Judge: Hon. Jacqueline F. Maloney
District Court #: 23-1298
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Ashton M. Robinson, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Gwendolyn K. Brown, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS TAMMY V ORTEGO
24-KA-470
Ruling Judge: Hon. Nghana Lewis
District Court #: 21,369
Lower Court: 40th District Court
Attorney(s):
Travis Vicknair #783523, for Defendant-Appellant, Geoffrey M. Michel, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Bridget A. Dinvaut, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS TRAVIS JOSEPH VICKNAIR
24-KA-483
Ruling Judge: Hon. Scott U. Schlegel
District Court #: 20-3741
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Willie Ray Moses #777881, for Defendant-Appellant, Alyssa Aleman, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/06/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS WILLIE RAY MOSES
24-CA-557
Ruling Judge: Hon. Cody M. Martin
District Court #: 41,903
Lower Court: 23rd Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Clare M. Bienvenu, for Intervenor-Appellee, Greg L. Johnson, for Intervenor-Appellee, Victor J. Franckiewicz, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee, James L. Breaux, for Intervenor-Appellee, Clara J. Potter, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Laura Derbonne - Student Practitioner, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Tom Polites - Student Practitioner, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Pamela C. Spees, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Neil C. Abramson, for Intervenor-Appellee, Lisa W. Jordan, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
03/31/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
05/06/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
BEVERLY ALEXANDER; RISE ST. JAMES; INCLUSIVE LOUISIANA; AND MOUNT TRIUMPH BAPTIST CHURCH BY AND THROUGH THEIR MEMBERS VERSUS ST. JAMES PARISH
24-CA-593
Ruling Judge: Hon. Danyelle M. Taylor
District Court #: 819-828
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
James W. Hailey, III, for Defendant-Appellant, Jeffrey Brainard, for Defendant-Appellant, Brandan B. Bonds, for Defendant-Appellant, Edward J. Womac, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Paul A. Eckert, for Defendant-Appellant, Gary M. Langloir, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jonathan R. Marlowe, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thear J. Lemoine, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
05/21/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
JAMES BRIDGES, SR. VERSUS CHUBB INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY, ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY-EAST, EAST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT, DEIDRICK GREEN, AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE (IN ITS CAPACITY AS UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED MOTORIST CARRIER)
24-CA-594
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen D. Enright
District Court #: 849-260
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Virginia Y. Dodd, for Defendant-Appellee, Richard C. Stanley, for Defendant-Appellee, Brandi F. Ermon, for Defendant-Appellee, Andre C. Gaudin, for Defendant-Appellee, Lori D. Barker, for Defendant-Appellee, Christopher H. Irwin, for Defendant-Appellee, Kathryn W. Munson, for Defendant-Appellee, Alexis O'Dwyer Navarro - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Heather S. Duplantis, for Defendant-Appellee, Ashton R. O'Dwyer, Jr. - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Edward W. Trapolin, for Defendant-Appellee, Kevin W. Welsh, for Defendant-Appellee, Jeffrey K. Prattini, for Defendant-Appellee, Ashley E. Bane, for Defendant-Appellee, Craig J. Canizaro, for Defendant-Appellee, Michael D. Lane, for Defendant-Appellee, J. Andrew Mieras, for Defendant-Appellee, Gus A. Fritchie, III, for Defendant-Appellee, Victoria E. Pitre, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
ASHTON R. O'DWYER, JR. AND ALEXIS O'DWYER NAVARRO VERSUS THE METAIRIE TOWERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION BOARD PRESIDENT RONALD T. CARTER, INDIVIDUALLY, AND BOARD MEMBER JENNIFER FAGAN, INDIVIDUALLY, ADVANCED PROPERTY RESTORATION SERVICES, LLC AND ITS OWNER JASON HOUP, INDIVIDUALLY, STRATEGIC CLAIM CONSULTANTS, LLC AND ITS OWNER BRANDON LEWIS, INDIVIDUALLY, GNO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC AND ITS PRESIDENT ROBERT KIRK PHILLIPS, INDIVIDUALLY, JACK K. WHITEHEAD, JR (A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION) AND JACK K. WHITEHEAD, JR., INDIVIDUALLY, AND CYNTHIA BOLOGNA, INDIVIDUALLY, AND THE LOEB LAW FIRM, LLC, J.BARTHOLOMEW KELLY III, INDIVIDUALLY, AND ALVENDIA, KELLY & DEMAREST, LLC, CHARLES E. SUTTON, INDIVDUALLY, AND SUTTON LAW FIRM, LLC, BRIAN D. GRUBB, INDIVIDUALLY, AND GRAVIS LAW PLLC, AND CERTAIN UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYD'S, LONDON SUBSCRIBING TO COMMERCIAL LINES POLICY NO. PXA0001321-01
24-CA-595
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-Appellee, Ashton R. O'Dwyer, Jr. - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Richard E. King, for Defendant-Appellee, Michael D. Lane, for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Kevin O. Larmann, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jeffrey K. Coreil, for Defendant-Appellee, John W. Joyce, for Defendant-Appellee, Kathleen P. Rice, for Defendant-Appellee, Craig J. Canizaro, for Defendant-Appellant, Patrick J. Schepens, for Defendant-Appellee, Katelyn B. Courville, for Defendant-Appellee, Jay R. Sever, for Defendant-Appellee, Jeffrey A. Lipps - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Appellee, Emma C. Dedman, for Defendant-Appellee, Graycen M. Wood - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Appellee, George B. Recile, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jordan T. Lacoste, for Defendant-Appellee, Robert A. Waldrup, for Defendant-Appellee, Nicholas G. Jones, for Defendant-Appellee, Stephen C. Resor, for Defendant-Appellee, Matthew R. Fransen, for Defendant-Appellee, Rachal D. Chance, for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Daniel E. Schwank, for Defendant-Appellee, Karl H. Schmid, for Defendant-Appellee, Charles B. Long, for Defendant-Appellee, Michael R. Goodstein - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Appellee, Jed M. Mestayer, for Defendant-Appellee, Andre C. Gaudin, for Defendant-Appellant, Frank X. Neuner, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee, Sidney W. Degan, III, for Defendant-Appellee, Kristen L. Burge, for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Kevin M. Melchi, for Defendant-Appellee, Danica B. Denny, for Defendant-Appellee, Brandi F. Ermon, for Defendant-Appellant, Eric J. O'Bell, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Phoebe A. Hathorn, for Defendant-Appellee, Tucker T. Bohren, for Defendant-Appellee, Glen E. Mercer, for Defendant-Appellee, Catherine F. Giarrusso, for Defendant-Appellee, Shannon M. Frese, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Michael N. Beekhuizen - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Appellee, Karen M. Dicke, for Defendant-Appellee-2nd Appellant, Laurence D. LeSueur, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
AVMI, L.L.C., AND ANNE CANNON, INDIVIDUALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED VERSUS METAIRIE TOWERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., METAIRIE TOWERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THROUGH ITS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, RON CARTER, BETTY MILES, ELLYN MEIER, CAROLYN DIAZ, JENNIFER FAGAN, MARY KAY ZAHN, & ANNE BABST, STRATEGIC CLAIMS CONSULTANTS, LLC, GNO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, L.L.C., BURLINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY, GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY, FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, INTERSTATE FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, ABC INSURANCE COMPANY, DEF INSURANCE COMPANY, AND GHI INSURANCE COMPANY
24-CA-596
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald L. Foret
District Court #: 839-979
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Tucker T. Bohren, for Defendant-Appellant, Richard E. King, for Defendant-Appellee, Craig J. Canizaro, for Defendant-Appellee, Jay R. Sever, for Defendant-Appellant, Emma C. Dedman, for Defendant-Appellee, Ashton R. O'Dwyer, Jr. - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellee, John W. Joyce, for Defendant-Appellee, Sabrina Haurin - Pro Hac Vice, for Defendant-Appellee, Jordan T. Lacoste, for Defendant-Appellee, Nicholas G. Jones, for Defendant-Appellee, Matthew R. Fransen, for Defendant-Appellee, Kevin O. Larmann, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Catherine F. Giarrusso, for Defendant-Appellee, Michael N. Beekhuizen - Pro Hac Vice, for Defendant-Appellant, Phoebe A. Hathorn, for Defendant-Appellee, Danica B. Denny, for Defendant-Appellee, Robert A. Waldrup, for Defendant-Appellee, Jeffrey K. Coreil, for Defendant-Appellee, Daniel E. Schwank, for Defendant-Appellee, Brandi F. Ermon, for Defendant-Appellee, Michael D. Lane, for Defendant-Appellee, Jed M. Mestayer, for Defendant-Appellee, Eric J. O'Bell, for Plaintiff-Appellee, George B. Recile, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Frank X. Neuner, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee, Charles B. Long, for Defendant-Appellee, Kristen L. Burge, for Defendant-Appellee, Katelyn B. Courville, for Defendant-Appellee, Kevin M. Melchi, for Defendant-Appellee, Stephen C. Resor, for Defendant-Appellee, Karl H. Schmid, for Defendant-Appellee, Kathleen P. Rice, for Defendant-Appellee, Laurence D. LeSueur, Jr., for Defendant-Appellee, Michael R. Goodstein - Pro Hac Vice OH#80476, for Defendant-Appellee, Karen M. Dicke, for Defendant-Appellee, Graycen M. Wood - Pro Hac Vice, for Defendant-Appellee, Andre C. Gaudin, for Defendant-Appellee, Shannon M. Frese, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Sidney W. Degan, III, for Defendant-Appellee, Patrick J. Schepens, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: Yes
AVMI, L.L.C., AND ANNE CANNON, INDIVIDUALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED VERSUS METAIRIE TOWERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., METAIRIE TOWERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THROUGH ITS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, RON CARTER, BETTY MILES, ELLYN MEIER, CAROLYN DIAZ, JENNIFER FAGAN, MARY KAY ZAHN & ANNE BABST, STRATEGIC CLAIMS CONSULTANTS, LLC, GNO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, L.L.C., BURLINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY, GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY, FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, INTERSTATE FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, ABC INSURANCE COMPANY, DEF INSURANCE COMPANY, AND GHI INSURANCE COMPANY
24-CA-601
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald A. Rowan
District Court #: 823-353
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Laurie W. Maschek, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Douglas R. Kraus, for Defendant-Appellee, Blake M. Alphonso, for Intervenor-Appellee, John J. Rabalais, for Intervenor-Appellee, Susannah C. McKinney, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/06/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
APRIL GRANT AND OURELIA MANCHESTER VERSUS BAYSIDE SENIOR PROPERTIES, LLC AND XYZ INSURANCE COMPANY
25-CA-24
Ruling Judge: Hon. Lee V. Faulkner
District Court #: 841-530
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Brandon J. Venegas, for Plaintiff-Appellant, Amanda Plaiscia, for Defendant-Appellee, Guice A. Giambrone, III, for Defendant-Appellee, Craig R. Watson, for Defendant-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'B' Oral Argument: No
JEFFERSON PARISH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION OF LOUISIANA LOCAL 1374, ET. AL. VERSUS THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON, PARISH PRESIDENT CYNTHIA SHENG, ET. AL.
25-C-132
Ruling Judge: Hon. Donald L. Foret
District Court #: 839-979
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Daniel E. Schwank, for Defendant-Respondant, Tucker T. Bohren, for Defendant-Respondant, Brandi F. Ermon, for Defendant-Respondant, Charles B. Long, for Defendant-Respondant, Graycen M. Wood - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Respondant, Catherine F. Giarrusso, for Defendant-Respondant, Brandon J. Fremin, for Defendant-Respondant, Eric J. O'Bell, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Matthew R. Fransen, for Defendant-Respondant, D. Scott Carmouche, for Defendant-Respondant, Karen M. Dicke, for Defendant-Relator, Jed M. Mestayer, for Defendant-Respondant, Michael R. Goodstein - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Respondant, Shannon M. Frese, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Kevin O. Larmann, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Kristen L. Burge, for Defendant-Relator, Michael N. Beekhuizen - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Respondant, Sidney W. Degan, III, for Defendant-Respondant, Richard E. King, for Defendant-Respondant, John W. Joyce, for Defendant-Respondant, Sabrina Haurin - Attorney at Law, for Defendant-Respondant, Jay R. Sever, for Defendant-Respondant, Craig J. Canizaro, for Defendant-Respondant, Robert I. Siegel, for Defendant-Respondant, Lawrence G. Gettys, for Defendant-Respondant, Andre C. Gaudin, for Defendant-Respondant, George B. Recile, for Plaintiff-Respondant, Karl H. Schmid, for Defendant-Respondant, Laurence D. LeSueur, Jr., for Defendant-Respondant, Stephen C. Resor, for Defendant-Respondant, Rachal D. Chance, for Defendant-Relator,
Court Hearing Info:
05/07/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
AVMI, LLC, ET AL. VERSUS METAIRIE TOWERS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., ET AL.
25-CA-142
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen D. Enright
District Court #: 805-784
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Kristine K. Sims, for Defendant-Appellee, Liza Michel Castro - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
05/14/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: No
LIZA MICHEL CASTRO TANWAR VERSUS MUNISH RAJ TANWAR
25-CA-150
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 852-876
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Cynthia D. Samuel, for Defendant-Appellant, William H. Daume, for Defendant-Appellant, Crystal Ovide - In Proper Person, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
05/21/2025 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
CRYSTAL OVIDE VERSUS DERRICK ALONZO CHRISTIAN, SR.

Docket for June, 2025
3 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
24-KA-484
Ruling Judge: Hon. Lee V. Faulkner
District Court #: 15-5781
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Brendan Bowen, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Gwendolyn K. Brown, for Defendant-Appellant, Zachary L. Grate, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
06/11/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS CHARLES TURNER
24-KA-487
Ruling Judge: Hon. Shayna Beevers Morvant
District Court #: 21-4489
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Norma B. Broussard, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Perry J. Haydel, Jr. #535625, for Defendant-Appellant, Chad M. Ikerd, for Defendant-Appellant, Molly M. Massey, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Katherine M. Franks, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
06/11/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS PERRY J. HAYDEL, JR.
24-KA-500
Ruling Judge: Hon. Frank A. Brindisi
District Court #: 22-6191
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Eric Cusimano, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Katherine M. Franks, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Chad M. Ikerd, for Defendant-Appellant,
Court Hearing Info:
06/11/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS JAVIER RIBON-BAUTISTA

Docket for July, 2025
3 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
24-KA-504
Ruling Judge: Hon. Raymond S. Steib
District Court #: 21-2741
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Chad M. Ikerd, for Defendant-Appellant, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Katherine M. Franks, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
07/09/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS RANISHE S. KETCHENS
24-KA-508
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen D. Enright
District Court #: 16-4005
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Andrea F. Long, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Mary Constance Hanes, for Defendant-Appellant, Bobby L. James #727250, for Defendant-Appellant, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
07/09/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS BOBBY L. JAMES
24-KA-516
Ruling Judge: Hon. Stephen C. Grefer
District Court #: 21-5021
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Brooke A. Harris, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Monique D. Nolan, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Christopher A. Aberle, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Bertha M. Hillman, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Darren A. Allemand, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Eric Cusimano, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
07/09/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS EDILBERTO REYES

Docket for August, 2025
3 record(s) returned.  
Case # Case Title
24-KA-550
Ruling Judge: Hon. R. Christopher Cox
District Court #: 22-2656
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Lieu T. Vo Clark, for Defendant-Appellant, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
08/06/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS ORLANDO WASHINGTON
24-KA-551
Ruling Judge: Hon. R. Christopher Cox
District Court #: 22-2656
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Prentice L. White, for Defendant-Appellant, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Daveon Gilmore #792896, for Defendant-Appellant, Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
08/06/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS DAVEON GILMORE
24-KA-552
Ruling Judge: Hon. R. Christopher Cox
District Court #: 22-2656
Lower Court: 24th Judicial District Court
Attorney(s):
Juliet L. Clark, for Plaintiff-Appellee, Honorable Paul D. Connick, Jr., for Plaintiff-Appellee, Jane L. Beebe, for Defendant-Appellant, Thomas J. Butler, for Plaintiff-Appellee,
Court Hearing Info:
08/06/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 'A' Oral Argument: Yes
STATE OF LOUISIANA VERSUS DAVON GILMORE

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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, 2024**
   
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Civil Writ Application *+ $181.00
Application for Rehearing * $130.50
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All fees established in accordance with La. R.S. 13:352.
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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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PRO SE BRIEFING MANUAL

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Language Access

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.

Additional information may be obtained from the Louisiana Supreme Court’s Office of Language Access, available here.

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Legal Assistance Resource Guide

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Baton Rouge: (225) 344-9926
Lafayette: (337) 237-4700
Lake Charles: (337) 436-2914
New Orleans: (504) 561-8828
Shreveport: (318) 221-8104

Find Attorneys & Services by Parish: www.lsba.org

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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services: www.slls.org
Baton Rouge: (855) 512-3980
Covington: (800) 891-0076
Hammond: (800) 349-0886
Harvey: (800) 624-4771
Houma: (800) 256-1660
New Orleans: (877) 521-6242

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Alexandria: (318) 442-7281
Lafayette: (337) 237-4320
Lake Charles: (337) 439-0377

Legal Aid of North Louisiana
Shreveport: (318) 222-7281
Natchitoches: (318) 352-7220
Monroe: (318) 699-0899

STATE & GENERAL RESOURCES

Louisiana Civil Justice Center Hotline: (800) 310-7029
Louisiana Law Help: www.louisianalawhelp.org
Law Library of Louisiana: (800) 820-3038 www.lasc.org/law library
Louisiana Child Abuse Hotline: (855) 452-4537
Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline: (888) 411-1333 www.lcadv.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 www.ndvh.org