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author: JOHNSON, J.,

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    STATE of Louisiana v. Joseph GREEN.
    No. 2004-KP-1164.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Oct. 29, 2004.
   In re Green, Joseph; — Defendant; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Orleans, Criminal District Court Div. E, No. 353-360; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2004-K-0458.

Denied.

JOHNSON, J.,

concurs in the denial and notes that the writ is untimely, not cognizable on collateral review, and repetitive. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.8; State ex rel. Glover v. State, 93-2330 (La.9/5/95), 660 So.2d 1189; La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.3; State ex rel. Melinie v. State, 93-1380 (La.1/12/96), 665 So.2d 1172; cf. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.4(D).


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    Jake PALERMO, et al. v. The PORT OF NEW ORLEANS, et al. Abraham Veal and Sheila Rochelle Veal v. The Port of New Orleans, et al.
    No. 2004-CC-2655.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 4, 2004.
   In re Dixie Machine Welding & Metal Works Inc.; Eagle Inc.; Buck Kreihs Company, Inc.; — Defendant(s); Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Orleans, Civil District Court Div. L, Nos. 03-01064, 03-12321; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2004-C-1820.

Denied.


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    Captain William WOOD, et al. v. Ruth FONTENOT, Mayor, City of New Iberia, et al. Officer Kevin Bourque, et al. v. Ruth Fontenot, Mayor, City of New Iberia, et al.
    No. 2004-OC-2677.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 4, 2004.
   In re Fontenot, Ruth Mayor City of New Iberia et al.; New Iberia, City of; New Iberia Board of Trustees; Iberia Parish Law Enforcement District; — Defendants); Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Iberia, 16th Judicial District Court Div. D, Nos. 103,068, 103,179; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No(s). 04-1174, 04-1175.

Denied.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. John Q. DURBIN.
    No. 2004-KK-1968.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Durbin, John Q.; — Defendant; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Natchitoches, 10th Judicial District Court Div. 0, Nos. C7329-1-A, C7329; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. KW 04-00624.

Denied.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. Gerald J. BORDELON.
    No. 2004-KK-1922.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Bordelon, Gerald J.; — Defendant; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Livingston, 21st Judicial District Court Div. B, Nos. 17309, 17310; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2004 KW 0748.

Denied.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. Damaris JACKSON.
    No. 2004-KO-1399.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Jackson, Damaris; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. A, No. 01-1238; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 03-KA-883.

Denied.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. Charles BROWN, Jr.
    No. 2004-K-1413.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re State of Louisiana; — Plaintiff; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of St. Mary, 16th Judicial District Court Div. E, No. 01-389; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. 03-1747.

Denied.

VICTORY, J., would grant the writ.

TRAYLOR, J., would grant the writ.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. Eugene MATTHEWS.
    No. 2004-KO-1438.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Matthews, Eugene; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Orleans, Criminal District Court Div. I, No. 434-999; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit; No. 2003-KA-1665.

Denied.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. James Edward BREWTON.
    No. 2004-K-1467.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Brewton, James Edward; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Caddo, 1st Judicial District Court Div. I, No. 219,059; to the Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, No. 38,180-KA.

Denied.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. William BRADFORD.
    No. 2004-K-1468.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Bradford, William; — -Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Rapides, 9th Judicial District Court Div. B, No. 268,655; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. 03-1502.

Denied.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. James Lee SCARBROUGH.
    No. 2004-K-1474.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Scarbrough, James Lee; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Ascension, 23rd Judicial District Court Div. B, No. 13568; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2003 KA 2164.

Denied.


author: CALOGERO, C.J.,

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    STATE of Louisiana v. Debrandon BROWN.
    No. 2004-K-1476.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Brown, Debrandon; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of E. Baton Rouge, 19th Judicial District Court Div. A, No. 1-01-518; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2003 KA 0234.

Denied.

CALOGERO, C.J.,

would grant and reverse the attempted manslaughter conviction only.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. Earnest TILLMAN.
    No. 2004-K-1477.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Tillman, Earnest; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Ouachita, 4th Judicial District Court Div. H, No. 02-F2115-3; to the Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, No. 38,-521-KA.

Denied.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. Chauncey D. TAYLOR.
    No. 2004-KO-1495.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Taylor, Chauncey D.; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. E, No. 01-4772; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 04-KA-54.

Denied.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. Dwayne SIMMONS.
    No. 2004-KP-1507.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Simmons, Dwayne; — Defendant; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Lafourche, 17th Judicial District Court Div. C, No. 333145; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2004 KW 05833.

Denied.

JOHNSON, J., would grant the writ.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. Stacie FORAKER.

      No. 2004-K-1550.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Foraker, Stacie; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Livingston, 21st Judicial District Court Div. C, No. 77,406; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2003 KA 1995.

Denied.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. Stacie FORAKER.
    No. 2004-K-1551.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Foraker, Stacie; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Livingston, 21st Judicial District Court Div. C, No. 15,641; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2003 KA 2056.

Denied.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. Douglas CASSARD.
    No. 2004-KP-1554.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Cassard, Douglas; — Defendant; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. O, No. 00-1203; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 04-KH-514.

Denied.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. Gayle NEIDHARDT.
    No. 2004-KK-1561.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Neidhardt, Gayle; — Defendant; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. B, No. 90-2672; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 04-KH-399.

Denied. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.8; State ex rel. Glover v. State, 93-2330 (La.9/5/95), 660 So.2d 1189; La.C.Cr.P. 930.3; State ex rel. Melinie v. State, 93-1380 (La. 1/12/96), 665 So.2d 1172.

JOHNSON, J., would grant the writ.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. Debrandon BROWN.
    No. 2004-KO-1611.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Brown, DeBrandon; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of E. Baton Rouge, 19th Judicial District Court Div. A, No. 1-01-518; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2003 KA 0234.

Denied.

CALOGERO, C.J., would grant the writ.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. Chauncey D. TAYLOR.
    No. 2004-KO-1326.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Taylor, Chauncey D.; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. E, No. 01-4772; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 04-KA-54.

Denied.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. Brandon STEIN.
    No. 2004-KO-1345.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Stein, Brandon; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of St. Charles, 29th Judicial District Court Div. E, No. 02-0102; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 04-KA-23.

Denied.


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    STATE of Louisiana v. James GLEASON.
    No. 2004-K-1382.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Gleason, James; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Sabine, 11th Judicial District Court Div. C, No. 54528; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. KA03-1605.

Denied.


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    Bennie RATCLIFF v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2004-C-1938.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Ratcliff, Bennie; — Plaintiff; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Concordia, 7th Judicial District Court Div. B, No. 33927; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. CA 04-239.

Not considered. Not timely filed.


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    STATE ex rel. Eugene MATTHEWS v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2004-KH-1758.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Matthews, Eugene; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Orleans, Criminal District Court Div. I, No. 434-999; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2003-KA-1665.

Denied.


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    STATE ex rel. Peter OVERTON v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2861.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Overton, Peter; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Orleans, Criminal District Court Div. J, No. 0; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2003-K-1102.

Writ granted in part; otherwise denied. The district court is ordered to provide relator with a copy of its March, 2003 judgment denying post-conviction relief, if it has not done so already. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.1; see also State ex rel. Foy v. Crimi nal Dist. Court, 96-0519, p. 1-2 (La.3/15/96), 669 So.2d 393. In all other respects, the application is denied.


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    STATE ex rel. Stanley DUBOIS v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2324.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Dubois, Stanley; Applying for Reconsideration of this Court’s action dated August 29, 2004; Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court, Div. C; No. 00-5754; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 03-KH-818.

Reconsideration Denied.


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    STATE ex rel. Dennis Wayne JOHNSON v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2631.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Johnson, Dennis Wayne; — -Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Caddo, 1st Judicial District Court Div. J, No. 201960; to the Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, No. 37951-KH.

Denied.


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    STATE ex rel. Ronald WILLIAMS v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2649.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Williams, Ronald; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Caddo, 1st Judicial District Court Div. G, No. 205611; to the Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, No. 37954-KH.

Denied.


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    STATE ex rel. Walter STEVENSON v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2656.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Stevenson, Walter; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. A, No. 98-3588; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 03-KH-935.

Denied. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.3; State ex rel. Melinie v. State, 93-1380 (La.1/12/96), 665 So.2d 1172.


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    STATE ex rel. Eric ROBINSON v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2664.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Robinson, Eric; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Orleans, Criminal District Court Div. E, No. 358,859; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2003-K-1260.

Denied. Repetitive. Cf. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.4(D).


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    STATE ex rel. Troy ALEMAN v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2715.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Aleman, Troy; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. E, No. 95-6019; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 03-KH-853.

Denied. Repetitive. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.4(A).


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    STATE ex rel. Glen TAUZIER v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2719.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Tauzier, Glen; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of E. Baton Rouge, 19th Judicial District Court Div. J, No. 480,288; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2003 CW 0987.

Denied.


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    STATE ex rel. Riley I. BRANTLEY, Jr. v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2720.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Brantley, Riley; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Jefferson Davis, 31st Judicial District Court Div. 0, No. 4542-01; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. KH 03-00831.

Denied.


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    STATE ex rel. Errol Patrice BLAKE v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2724.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Blake, Errol Patrice; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Jefferson Davis, 31st Judicial District Court Div. 0, No. CR11188-01; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. 03 00318-KH.

Denied.


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    STATE ex rel. Jared P. FONTENOT v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2732.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Fontenot, Jared P.; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of St. Landry, 27th Judicial District Court Div. C, No. 96-K-3219; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. KH 03-01118.

Denied. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.8; State ex rel. Glover v. State, 93-2330 (La.9/5/95), 660 So.2d 1189; La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.3; State ex rel. Melinie v. State, 93-1380 (La.1/12/96), 665 So.2d 1172.


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    STATE ex rel. Michael JOHNSON v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2733.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Johnson, Michael; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Orleans, Criminal District Court Div. G, No. 392-124; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2003-K-1362.

Denied. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.3; State ex rel. Melinie v. State, 93-1380 (La.1/12/96), 665 So.2d 1172.


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    STATE ex rel. Aaron GENTRAS v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2734.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Gentras, Aaron; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. F, No. 97-3916; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 03-KH-1061.

Denied. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.8; State ex rel. Glover v. State, 93-2330 (La.9/5/95), 660 So.2d 1189.


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    STATE ex rel. Beverly STOKES v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2750.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Stokes, Beverly; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. P, No. 01-4338; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 03-KH-982.

Denied.


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    STATE ex rel. Melvin WASHINGTON v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2756.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Washington, Melvin; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of St. Tammany, 22nd Judicial District Court Div. B, No. 31363; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2003 KW 1722.

Denied. See, e.g., Deloch v. Whitley, 96-1901, p. 1 (La.11/22/96), 684 So.2d 349; see also Coe v. Bell, 161 F.3d 320, 352-55 (6th Cir.1998).


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    STATE ex rel. Leroy BANNISTER v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2757.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Bannister, Leroy; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. B, No. 97-6092; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 03-KH-1034.

Denied.


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    STATE ex rel. Walter LEMIEUX v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2765.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Lemieux, Walter; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. A, No. 00-5818; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 03-KH-872.

Denied. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.3; State ex rel. Melinie v. State, 93-1380 (La.1/12/96), 665 So.2d 1172.


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    STATE ex rel. Jonathan MILLS v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2803.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Mills, Jonathan; — -Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Orleans, Criminal District Court Div. D, No. 366-626; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2003-K-1266.

Denied. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.8; State ex rel. Glover v. State, 93-2330 (La.9/5/95), 660 So.2d 1189.


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    STATE ex rel. Michael LEBLANC v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2811.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Leblanc, Michael; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of E. Baton Rouge, 19th Judicial District Court Div. B, No. 4-91-739; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2003-KW-1270.

Denied. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.8; State ex rel. Glover v. State, 93-2330 (La.9/5/95), 660 So.2d 1189; State v. Parker, 98-0256 (La.5/8/98), 711 So.2d 694; La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.3; State ex rel. Melinie v. State, 93-1380 (La.1/12/96), 665 So.2d 1172.


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    STATE ex rel. Leroy FIELDS v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2812.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Fields, Leroy; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Orleans, Criminal District Court Div. B, No. 411-743; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2003-K-1293.

Denied.

JOHNSON, J., would grant the writ.


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    STATE ex rel. Devin HILLIARD v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2868.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Hilliard, Devin; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Orleans, Criminal District Court Div. B, No. 415-293; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2003-K-1371.

Denied.


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    STATE ex rel. Alton ST. JULIEN v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2909.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re St. Julien, Alton; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Iberia, 16th Judicial District Court Div. C, No. 94CR1731; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. KH 03-00972.

Denied. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.8; State ex rel. Glover v. State, 93-2330 (La.9/5/95), 660 So.2d 1189; State v. Parker, 98-0256 (La.5/8/98), 711 So.2d 694; La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.3; State ex rel. Melinie v. State, 93-1380 (La.1/12/96), 665 So.2d 1172.

KNOLL, J., recused.


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    STATE ex rel. Kevin D. HILL v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2910.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Hill, Kevin D.; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. L, No. 97-2286; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 03-KH-1103.

Denied. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.8; State ex rel. Glover v. State, 93-2330 (La.9/5/95), 660 So.2d 1189; La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.3; State ex rel. Melinie v. State, 93-1380 (La.1/12/96), 665 So.2d 1172.


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    STATE ex rel. Juvonte LaMark TURNER v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2911.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Turner, Juvonte LaMark Turner; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Vernon, 30th Judicial District Court Div. A, No. 50452; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. KH 03-01050.

Denied.


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    STATE ex rel. Kenny WILLIAMS v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2912.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Williams, Kenny; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of St. Martin, 16th Judicial District Court Div. A, Nos. 98-189211, 98-189221; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. KH 03-00955.

Denied. See e.g., Deloch v. Whitley, 96-1901, p. 1 (La.11/22/96), 684 So.2d 349; see also Coe v. Bell, 161 F.3d 320, 352-55 (6th Cir.1998).


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    STATE ex rel. Percy HAWTHORNE v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2939.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Hawthorne, Percy; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Orleans, Criminal District Court Div. F, No. 375-208; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2003-K-1367.

Denied. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.8; State ex rel. Glover v. State, 93-2330 (La.9/5/95), 660 So.2d 1189.


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    STATE ex rel. Henry AKINS v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2944.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Akins, Henry; — -Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Orleans, Criminal District Court Div. G, No. 387-118; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2003-K-1432.

Denied. Repetitive. Cf. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.4(D).


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    STATE ex rel. Johnny DICKERSON v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-2945.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Dickerson, Johnny; — -Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Tangipahoa, 21st Judicial District Court Div. B, No. 53676; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2003 KW 1274.

Denied. Untimely and repetitive. La. C.Cr.P. art. 930.8; State ex rel. Glover v. State, 93-2330 (La.9/5/95), 660 So.2d 1189; cf. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.4(D).


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    STATE ex rel. Danny FABRE v. STATE of Louisiana.
    No. 2003-KH-3010.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Fabre, Danny; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Livingston, 21st Judicial District Court Div. F, No. 6839; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2003 KW 1676.

Denied. La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.8; State ex rel. Glover v. State, 93-2330 (La.9/5/95), 660 So.2d 1189.


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    David CLOUD v. NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE INSURANCE CO.
    No. 2004-C-2025.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Cloud, David; — Plaintiff; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Natchitoches, City Court of Natchi-toches, Ward One, No. 21,334; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. 03-1438.

Denied.


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    Bonnie Melancon KELLY v. John Anthony KELLY.
    No. 2004-C-1910.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Kelly, John Anthony; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of St. Tammany, 22nd Judicial District Court Div. D, No. 95-14878; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2003 CA 1566.

Denied.

CALOGERO, C.J., would grant the writ.

VICTORY, J., would grant the writ.


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    MAX J. DERBES, INC. v. Susan Geagan DRURY.
    No. 2004-CC-1911.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Max J. Derbes, Inc.; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. L, No. 580-951; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 04-C-678.

Denied.


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    James A. DUKES v. Gordon W. MATHENY.
    No. 2004-C-1920.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Dukes, James A.; — Plaintiff; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Tangipahoa, 21st Judicial District Court Div. D, No. 2000-001615; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2002 CA 0652.

Denied.


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    Bobby Ray HENDERSON v. Kenneth VOLENTINE, Sheriff, et al.
    No. 2003-CI-2676.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Henderson, Bobby Ray; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Claiborne, 2nd Judicial District Court Div. 0, No. 35,116; to the Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, No. 37974-CW.

Denied. Relator is not entitled to free copies, but instead must seek a cost estimate from the records’ custodian. R.S. 44:31; State ex rel. Shelton v. State, 00-1901 (La.9/14/01), 796 So.2d 692; State ex rel. McKnight v. State, 98-2258 (La.App. 1st Cir.12/3/98), 742 So.2d 894.


text:
    Martha E. ALSTON v. Ron Christopher STAMPS.
    No. 2004-C-1923.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Alston, Martha E.; — Plaintiff; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Caddo, 1st Judicial District Court Div. C, No. 476,896; to the Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, No. 38,628-CA.

Not considered. Not timely filed.


text:
    Thomas REEH v. Joe SHYNE, et al. and Raymond Simmons v. Senator Max Malone, et al.
    No. 2004-C-1263.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Raymond Simmons, applying for Reconsideration to this Court’s action dated September 24, 2004, from Parish of Caddo 1st Judicial District Court, Division I, Nos. 469,226; 470,095; to the Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, Nos. 38670-CW, 38671-CW.

Reconsideration denied. See Morris v. Stueben, 01-0137 (La.1/26/01), 781 So.2d 1220.


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    Susan Folse MCCLANAHAN v. Jack MCCLANAHAN.
    No. 2004-C-1175.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re McClanahan, Susan Folse; — Plaintiff; Applying for Reconsideration of this Court’s Order dated September 3, 2004; Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. M, No. 522-207; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No(s). 03-CA-1178.

Reconsideration denied.


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    Jimmy DAVIS v. AMERICAN NATIONAL PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY.
    No. 2004-C-1924.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Davis, Jimmy; — Plaintiff; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Orleans, Civil District Court Div. B, No. 2001-17384; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2003-CA-1153.

Denied.

JOHNSON, J., recused.


text:
    Rufus DAVIS, Jr. v. AMERICAN NATIONAL GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
    No. 2004-C-1925.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Davis, Rufus Jr.; — Plaintiff; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Orleans, Civil District Court Div. I, No. 01-16800; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2003-CA-0961.

Denied.

JOHNSON, J., recused.


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    Dana NOEL v. OMEGA PROTEIN, INC. (f/k/a Zapata Protein (USA), Inc.)
    No. 2004-C-1927.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Omega Protein Inc. f/k/a; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Tangipahoa, 21st Judicial District Court Div. H, No. 9903664; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2003 CA1649.

Denied.

VICTORY, J., would grant the writ.


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    Ryan BERGERON v. CERTAIN UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS, London.
    No. 2004-CC-1933.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Certain Underwriters at Lloyds, London; — Defendant; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Terrebonne, 32nd Judicial District Court Div. D, No. 139,176; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2004 CW 0355.

Denied.


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    SUCCESSIONS OF Theodore Pierre ROUSSEL and Elizabeth T. Roussel.
    No. 2004-C-1940.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Roussel, Theodore J.; — Plaintiff; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of St. John, 40th Judicial District Court Div. A, No. 4576; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 04-CA-70.

Denied.


text:
    Shanda Redmon TUCKER v. John R. TUCKER, III. John R. Tucker, III v. Shanda Redmon Tucker.
    No. 2004-C-1942.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Tucker, Shanda Redmon; — Plaintiff; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of St. Tammany, 22nd Judicial District Court Div. B, Nos. 2000-12037, 99-11982; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No(s). 2003 CA 1557, 2003-CA-1558.

Denied.


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    Maxine THOMAS v. PROCTOR & GAMBLE—Louisiana Folger Coffee.
    No. 2004-C-1943.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Folger Coffee Company; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review Office of Workers’ Compensation District 8, No'. 2000-4321; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2004-CA-0277.

Denied.

CALOGERO, C.J., recused.

TRAYLOR, J., would grant the writ.


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    Susan Gail HESTER v. William Ewing HESTER, III.
    No. 2004-C-1946.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Hester, William Ewing III; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Orleans, Civil District Court Div. I, No. 88-22789; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2003-CA-1259.

Denied.

VICTORY, J., would grant the writ.


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    Dr. Steven RUSHING v. The BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF the UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA SYSTEM (Southeastern Louisiana University).
    No. 2004-C-1956.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Rushing, Steven Dr.; — Plaintiff; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of E. Baton Rouge, 19th Judicial District Court Div. H, No. 464510; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2003 CA 0871.

Denied.


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    TWO OIL SERVICES LLC v. TIDE LAND SERVICES LLC et al.
    No. 2004-C-1958.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Tide Land Services LLC; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Cameron, 38th Judicial District Court Div. 0, No. 10-15925; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. 03-1496.

Denied.


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    Nugier PERRODIN v. LAFAYETTE CITY-PARISH CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT.
    No. 2004-CC-1967.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government; — Defendant; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs Office of Workers’ Compensation District 04, No. 02-04337; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. 03-1681.

Denied.


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    Jan Marie JUMONVILLE and Phyllis Ann Scarsone v. ESTATE OF Lillie JUMONVILLE, et al.
    No. 2004-C-1559.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Jumonville, John C.B., Estate of; Jumonville, Lillie Estate of et al; Jackson, Mary J.; Holstead, Lillie J.; Jumonville, Andrew J. S.; — Plaintiff(s); Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Iberville, 18th Judicial District Court Div. D, No. 53,404; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2003 CA 0614.

Denied.

KIMBALL, J., recused.


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    Tommy FOSTER v. UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF Lester Glenn SMITH, et al.
    No. 2004-C-1547.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Foster, Tommy; — Plaintiff; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Winn, 8th Judicial District Court Div. 0, No. 34851; to the Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, No. 38,386.

Denied.

CALOGERO, C.J., would grant the writ.

JOHNSON, J., would grant the writ.

KNOLL, J., would grant the writ.


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    Glen J. MOODY v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTO INS. CO., et al.
    No. 2004-C-1465.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Progressive Security Insurance Company; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Lafayette, 15th Judicial District Court Div. G, No. 2001-5755; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. 03-1594.

Denied.

VICTORY, J., would grant the writ.

TRAYLOR, J., would grant the writ.

WEIMER, J., would grant the writ.


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    Glen J. MOODY v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTO INS. CO., et al.
    No. 2004-C-1386.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co. et al.; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Lafayette, 15th Judicial District Court Div. G, No. 2001-5755; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. 03-1594.

Denied.

VICTORY, J., would grant the writ.

TRAYLOR, J., would grant the writ.

WEIMER, J., would grant the writ.


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    Billy Mac MCCOY v. Steven SCHECKMAN and the Judicial Commission of Louisiana.
    No. 2004-CP-2023.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re McCoy, Billy Mae; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Orleans, Civil District Court Div. K, No. 2001-14397; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2003-C-1640.

Not considered. Not timely filed.


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    Ferdinand F. VALTEAU Jr., Barbara H. Valteau, Blaire A. Valteau and Ferdinand F. Valteau, III v. MELLON MORTGAGE COMPANY.
    No. 2004-OC-1328.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Valteau, Ferdinand Jr. et al.; Val-teau, Barbara H.; Valteau, Blaire A.; Val-teau, Ferdinand III; Plaintiff(s); Applying for Reconsideration of this Courts order dated September 24, 2004; Parish of Orleans, Civil District Court Div. A, No. 2000-11269; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No(s). 2003-CA-2056, 2003-CA-2057.

Not considered. See Supreme Court Rule IX, section 6.


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    Travis COOPER, et al. v. LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
    No. 2004-C-1431.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, applying for Reconsideration to this Court’s action dated September 24, 2004, from Parish of Catahoula 7th Judicial District Court, Division A No. 18,754, to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. 03 01074-CA.

Reconsideration denied.


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    Joseph GREFER, Camille Grefer, et al. v. TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY, Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, Scottsdale Insurance Company, et al.
    No. 2004-CC-2001.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Essex Insurance Company; Colony Insurance Company; — Defendant(s); Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. G, No. 572-152; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 04-C-730.

Denied.


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    Jeffrey W. CLARK v. Herbert L. MATHEWS, Allstate Ins. Co. and Zurich American Ins. Co.
    No. 2004-CC-2002.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Clark, Jeffrey W.; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. O, No. 566-788; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 04-C-808.

Denied.


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    Joseph STATON and Robin Staton, Individually and on Behalf of Their Child, Daniel J. Staton v. Samuel J. CALLIA, et al.
    No. 2004-CC-2003.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Louisiana Patients Compensation Fund; — Defendant; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Caddo, 1st Judicial District Court Div. C, No. 455,995; to the Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, No. 39,099-CW.

Denied.


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    COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LENDING, L.L.C. v. THE BUSINESS BANK, Larry Denison, Scott Singletary and XYZ Insurance Company.
    No. 2004-CC-2028.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Business Bank of Baton Rouge; Singletary, Scott; Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland; — Defendant(s); Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of E. Baton Rouge, 19th Judicial District Court Div. N, No. 512,764; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2004 CW 0037.

Denied.


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    Jeffrey W. CLARK v. Herbert L. MATTHEWS, Allstate Insurance Company and Zurich American Insurance Company.
    No. 2004-CC-2190.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Zurich American Ins. Co.; — Defendant; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. O, No. 566-788; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 04-C-815.

Denied. See State v. Williams, 601 So.2d 1374 (La.1992).


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    Audrey Vieth CANTRELLE v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO., et al.
    No. 2004-CC-2521.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Cantrelle, Audrey; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of St. Bernard, 34th Judicial District Court Div. C, No. 74-251; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2004-C-1618.

Denied.

JOHNSON, J., would grant the writ.


text:
    Audrey Vieth CANTRELLE v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO., et al.
    No. 2004-CC-2522.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.; Bell, Willie Jr.; — Defendants); Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of St. Bernard, 34th Judicial District Court Div. C, No. 74-251; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2004-C-1618.

Denied.

JOHNSON, J., would grant the writ.


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    STATE in the Interest of A.D., B.D., S.M., S.M.
    No. 2004-CJ-2526.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re M. M.; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Vermilion, 15th Judicial District Court Div. C, No. 1999 JU 194; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. JAC 04-450.

Denied.


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    Audrey Vieth CANTRELLE v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO., et al.
    No. 2004-CC-2528.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co.; — Defendant; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of St. Bernard, 34th Judicial District Court Div. C, No. 74-251; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2004-C-1618.

Denied.

JOHNSON, J., would grant the writ.


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    Glen R. MICHEL v. UNITED HEALTHCARE OF LOUISIANA, INC. and The City of Gretna.
    No. 2004-CC-2562.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Gretna, City of; — Defendant; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court Div. H, No. 595-450; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 04-C-1051.

Denied.


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    DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES and Teresa Hansen v. Vincent L. DILEO, Jr.
    No. 2004-CJ-2563.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Hansen, Karl M. Jr.; — Other; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Jefferson, Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court, No. 2003-NS-01863; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 04-C-897.

Denied.


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    Bruce W. SANDERS and Deborah Sanders v. BACKUS TRUE VALUE HARDWARE, INC., Joe C. Backus, Joe C. Backus, II, Backus True Value Hardware Partnership, Lincoln Builders of Ruston, Inc., ABC Insurance Company and DEF Insurance Company.
    No. 2004-C-1966.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Sanders, Bruce et al.; Sanders, Deborah;' — Plaintiff(s); Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Lincoln, 3rd Judicial District Court Div. A, No. 47,789; to the Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, No. 38,517-CA.

Denied.


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    Virginia COOPER v. LOUISIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT, Parish of Ascension, and ABC Insurance Company.
    No. 2004-C-1913.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Transportation and Development Department of; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Ascension, 23rd Judicial District Court Div. E, No. 62,080; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2003 CA 1847.

Denied.

VICTORY, J., would grant the writ.

TRAYLOR, J., would grant the writ.


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    Donnie Eunelle BOZEMAN, Individually and as Administratrix for the Succession of Bree D. Hull and Gary Stephen Gomez v. SCOTT RANGE TWELVE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
    No. 2004-C-1945.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Scott Range Twelve Limited Partnership; — Defendant; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Parish of Livingston, 21st Judicial District Court Div. A, No. 78794; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 2003 CA 0903.

Writ not considered. Not timely filed.


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    Michelle CRUTCHFIELD, Individually, and on Behalf of Baby Crutchfield, as Well as the Estate of Samuel Crutchfield, Kathey Dread, on Behalf of Aaron Thomas Dread, Minor Son of Samuel Crutchfield v. Derek LANDRY, Tracy Carlton, the Estate of Melvin Landry, Midland Risk Insurance Company, USF & G Insurance Company, Holiday Inn, Inc., ABC Insurance Company and DEF Insurance Company.
    No. 2004-C-1295.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Nov. 8, 2004.
   In re Crutchfield, Michelle et al.; Crutchfield, Samuel Estate of; Dread, Ka-they; — Plaintiff(s); Applying for Reconsideration of this Courts order dated September 24, 2004; Parish of Orleans, Civil District Court Div. D, No. 98-12963; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No(s). 2003-CA-0969.

Reconsideration Denied.


author: LMeDONALD, J.

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    Julia POLAND v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY and Crystal Lambert
    No. 2003 CA 1417.
    Court of Appeal of Louisiana, First Circuit.
    June 25, 2003.

      Randolph C. Slone, Slidell, Counsel for Plaintiff/Appellant Julia Poland.
    William C. Lozes, Covington, Counsel for Defendants/Appellees State Farm Insurance and Crystal Lambert.
    Before: WHIPPLE, KUHN, and McDonald, jj.
   LMeDONALD, J.

Following a bench trial, the district court rendered judgment finding defendant 100% at fault in causing an automobile accident, but dismissed plaintiffs claims with prejudice, finding that the auto accident did not cause injuries for which plaintiff was seeking compensation. Plaintiff appealed the finding of lack of causation, and defendant answered the appeal, asserting that the trial court erred in finding that she was 100% at fault. For the following reasons, we affirm in part and reverse in part.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On November 11, 2000, State Farm’s insured, Crystal Lambert (Lambert), entered Louisiana Highway 433 from the parking lot of a Wendy’s restaurant and began traveling in an easterly direction. She maneuvered her vehicle across the two eastbound lanes of travel and into the left turn lane, where she intended to turn into the westbound lane of Highway 433 to head toward the interstate. At the same time, Julia Poland (Poland) was traveling eastbound on Highway 433 and struck the vehicle driven by Lambert. Both vehicles sustained damage in the collision, and both drivers denied injury at the time. Police investigating the accident issued a traffic citation for failure to yield from a private drive to Lambert, which she subsequently paid.

In late March 2001, Poland sought medical treatment with Dr. Carlos Nine for severe right shoulder pain. Dr. Nine reported a tentative diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy and rotator cuff tear in right shoulder, and ordered x-rays of the cervical spine and right shoulder. He prescribed Vioxx for the shoulder pain and referred Poland to the Tulane Orthopedic Clinic for the neck pain. Dr. James Butler evaluated Poland at the Tulane Orthopedic Clinic in May 2001. The initial examination revealed objective symptoms |sof limited range of motion and spasm, as well as subjective complaints of pain in the neck and right shoulder. Dr. Butler’s diagnosis was preexisting cervical degenerative disc disease for which he recommended physical therapy. Poland had physical therapy from late May until late July 2001, at which time her range of motion had increased and her complaints of pain had decreased. She was still complaining of some pain in the neck, and reported that the exercises in physical therapy increased the pain. Dr. Butler recommended discontinuing physical therapy, following a home exercise program, and epidural injections for the pain. Poland declined to have the injections at that time.

In June 2002, Poland began experiencing pain in her hip and again consulted Dr. Nine. At the consultation, Dr. Nine asked how her neck was and Poland advised that it was still hurting. Nine treated the hip pain and referred Poland to Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheimer to get a second opinion as to the problem with her neck. Dr. Oppenheimer evaluated Poland in August 2002 and recommended cervical epidural steroid injections to treat her neck pain, for which he referred her to Dr. Christopher Lew. Dr. Lew administered the injections at the Surgery Suite in September and October 2002.

The injections eliminated the pain temporarily. When the pain returned, Poland went back to Dr. Oppenheimer. Dr. Oppenheimer advised Poland that she could undergo a cervical discogram to determine if she was a candidate for surgery. However, Poland was very opposed to surgery and advised that she would rather just live with the condition. She had been taking Aleve and otherwise managing to deal with the intermittent discomfort/pain since the accident and did not want to have surgery.

At trial Poland testified that her general health was good and prior to the accident in November 2000 she had not had any problems with her neck. LShe had consulted a chiropractor approximately 20 years before for low back pain, but had no problems with her back after that. In 1992 she experienced spontaneous onset of severe back pain for which she sought treatment at the Slidell Memorial Hospital emergency room. The back pain was subsequently determined to be caused by shingles, a viral infection. Poland said that she was not in pain on the day of the trial and that she had “good days and bad days.” She takes Aleve for the pain if she cannot eliminate it by other means. Other than being bothered if she drives for extended periods, or has a heavy load to carry, she did not note any limitation on her activities.

The depositions of Drs. Butler and Oppenheimer were introduced at trial, as well as all of Poland’s medical records, including those of Dr. Nine. Dr. Nine did not testify at trial. Poland called three witnesses that testified to corroborate her claims of neck pain beginning very soon after the accident, and the lack of prior complaints of neck pain. At the conclusion of the trial, the court took the matter under advisement and allowed the parties to submit post trial briefs if they chose to. On February 3, 2003, the court issued Reasons for Judgment finding that the sole cause of the accident was the negligence of Crystal Lambert, but that Ms. Poland’s neck problems were not caused by the accident. Subsequently, judgment was signed dismissing Poland’s claims with prejudice and assigning all costs to her.

Poland timely filed a devolutive appeal, asserting that the trial court’s determination that her neck injuries were not caused by the accident was manifestly erroneous and contrary to the overwhelming weight of both medical and lay evidence. State Farm/Lambert filed an answer to the appeal, concurring with the trial court’s judgment dismissing Poland’s claims, but asserting that the trial court’s finding that the sole cause of the |Raccident was the negligence of Crystal Lambert was manifestly erroneous. Appellees contend that the testimony and evidence presented at trial clearly prove comparative negligence on the part of the plaintiff in causing the accident.

LAW AND ANALYSIS

In a personal injury suit, plaintiff bears the burden of proving a causal relationship between the injury sustained and the accident, which caused the injury. Plaintiff must prove causation by a preponderance of the evidence. The test for determining the causal relationship between the accident and subsequent injury is whether the plaintiff proved through medical testimony that it is more probable than not that the subsequent injuries were caused by the accident. Yohn v. Brandon, 2001-1896, p. 7 (La.App. 1 Cir. 9/27/2002), 835 So.2d 580, 584, writ denied, 2002-2592 (La.12/13/02), 831 So.2d 989, and cases cited therein. Whether an accident caused a person’s injuries is a question of fact which should not be reversed on appeal absent manifest error. Mart v. Hill, 505 So.2d 1120, 1127-1128 (La.1987). A court of appeal may not set aside a trial court’s finding of fact in the absence of “manifest error” or unless it is “clearly wrong.” The issue to be resolved by a reviewing court is not whether the trier of fact was right or wrong, but whether the fact finder’s conclusion was a reasonable one in light of the record reviewed in its entirety. See Stobart v. State Department of Transportation and Development, 617 So.2d 880, 882 (La.1993).

In this case, the trial court’s reasons for judgment state, “the neck problems Ms. Poland has were not caused by the accident. The first treatment sought was 137 days after the accident and the symptoms were describes [sic] as ‘right shoulder pain since yesterday.’ This lengthy period cannot be characterized as a condition appearing shortly after the accident. 1 fiThe testimony of Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheimer from page 29 through 36 of his deposition clearly indicates a lack of causation.”

Although deference to the fact finder should be accorded, the appellate courts nonetheless have a constitutional duty to review facts. Graves v. Page, 96-2201 (La.11/7/97), 703 So.2d 566, 573. Initially we note that the air bag in Poland’s vehicle deployed in the collision, striking her in the face. Angela Matthews, Poland’s next-door neighbor and friend, testified that she saw Poland standing in front of her trailer the day after the accident. According to Ms. Matthews, she could see that something was wrong with Poland’s face and went to ask her what happened. Poland advised Ms. Matthews of the car accident and said the brush burns on her face were from the air bag. Matthews also said that Poland seemed disoriented and wasn’t herself. Poland also testified to the air bag’s deployment and injury to her face. The trial court was clearly wrong in not awarding damages for this injury, albeit minimal.

The trial court noted that Poland didn’t seek treatment until 137 days after the accident. However, Angela Matthews, as well as two other witnesses, testified that Poland had problems with her neck beginning within days of the accident. Ms. Matthews saw her on a regular basis after the wreck. Poland complained of neck pain, and on a Christmas shopping trip with Matthews Poland had to take medication to relieve the pain. Walter Hust-myre also testified. Mr. Hustmyre was Poland’s employer and saw her on a daily basis. Poland has been his office manager for over twenty years. He testified that Poland told him about the accident the next work day, at which time she was complaining of being stiff and of neck pain. He also observed her taking actions, for example, getting up to walk around to “get the kinks out,” consistent with having neck pain and/or discomfort. He 17testified that she did not miss work, except to go to doctor or physical therapy appointments.

Anthony Tulion had known Poland for about five years. He was a deacon in the church they both attended and also saw Poland socially. Mr. Tulion testified that Poland told him about the accident the following week. Her complaint at that time was problems with her neck. He also testified that on occasions when they would be out, Poland would start feeling bad because of pain in her neck and have to go home early. All three of these witnesses also testified that in the time that they had known Poland prior to the accident, she had never complained of problems with her neck.

When Poland sought medical treatment from Dr. Nine in March 2001, her main complaint was severe shoulder pain. Poland testified that she developed a “severe, severe” pain in her right shoulder. She “doctored” it for a couple of days, but it didn’t subside. She went to work, but the pain was so bad, she couldn’t stand it any more and went to Instant Care, where Dr. Nine examined her. Poland advised Dr. Nine that her shoulder was killing her and her neck was bothering her. X-rays were taken of the right shoulder and the right cervical spine. As noted previously, Dr. Nine prescribed medication for the shoulder and referred Poland to Dr. Butler for an evaluation of her neck.

The trial court found that Poland’s neck problems were not caused by the accident because she first sought treatment 137 days after the accident for “right shoulder pain since yesterday.” However, while the severe shoulder pain was what prompted her to seek medical attention, she also advised the doctor of the problems she had been having with her neck. Appellees argue that Poland sought medical treatment for shoulder pain, but did not advise the doctor of a problem with her neck and did not relate her | scondition to the November 2000 accident. Poland testified that she told Dr. Nine about the automobile accident. While we have no corroborating evidence of that fact, the medical records of Dr. Nine show that Poland did complain of neck pain and the x-rays ordered of the cervical spine substantiate that.

Poland argues that while a plaintiff does have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that his/her injuries were caused by a defendant’s negligence, when a plaintiff is in good health prior to an accident, but commencing with the accident symptoms of disabling conditions appear and continuously manifest themselves, with the medical evidence showing a reasonable possibility of a causal connection between the accident and the disabling condition, a plaintiff is entitled to a presumption of causation as articulated in Housley v. Cerise, 579 So.2d 973 (La.1991). This is a correct statement of Louisiana law. However, appellees argue that Poland did not seek medical treatment until 137 days after the accident, and that she had pre-existing degenerative disc disease. Therefore, she has failed to meet the requirements of the presumption because she was not in good health prior to the accident and did not provide evidence of a sufficient temporal relationship between the accident and her alleged injuries.

Appellees rely on Juneau v. Strawmyer, 94-0903 (La.App.4 Cir. 12/15/94), 647 So.2d 1294 in asserting that a preexisting condition disqualifies a plaintiff from entitlement to a Housley presumption. In Juneau, the plaintiff had a preexisting condition that was arguably aggravated by an accident and the trial court reasoned that under these circumstances the plaintiff was not in “good health” and therefore, not entitled to a Housley presumption. The Fourth Circuit upheld the trial IflCOurt’s ruling denying a jury instruction giving plaintiff the Housley presumption, but not because a preexisting condition precludes a person from being in “good health.” After an extensive consideration of plaintiff problems in proving causation in law (Louisiana as well as other states), and detailed analysis of the “component parts” of Housley, the appellate court upheld the trial court’s ruling because in that case the medical evidence clearly showed that the plaintiffs “pre-accident and post-accident conditions were identical in all meaningful respects.” Juneau 647 So.2d at 1294. The court further noted, “even if this case were viewed as one of aggravation of a pre-existing injury so that ‘health’ in the strict sense of the word is not required” the plaintiff failed to satisfy the third prong of Housley. Juneau, 647 So.2d at 1300 (emphasis added).

The third prong of Housley is that the plaintiff must demonstrate through evidence — medical, circumstantial, or common knowledge — a reasonable possibility of causation between the accident and the claimed injury, Juneau, 647 So.2d at 1299, citing Housley, 579 So.2d at 980 and Wisner v. Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, 537 So.2d 740, 745 (La.App. 1 Cir.1988), unit denied, 540 So.2d 342 (La.1989). The trial court found that the deposition testimony of Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheimer, pages 29 through 36, “clearly indicates a lack of causation.” In the pages referenced, defense counsel was questioning Dr. Oppenheimer. Dr. Oppenheimer was asked whether Poland’s actions were consistent with someone who had not sustained an injury assuming: (1) no complaint of injury at the scene; (2) no |inmedical treatment for 137 days; (3) the first medical treatment does not reference a motor vehicle accident; (4) she bowls three games a week four days after the accident and every month thereafter for a period of almost six months and that her bowling scores improved. Dr. Oppenheimer responded, “Yes, based on what you just described. I would agree with that.”

Dr. Oppenheimer also testified that he had patients who had been in automobile accidents and not developed pain until after leaving the scene of the accident, and in fact, he had been in an accident and felt great for two or three days and then his neck started killing him. He said that there are patients who are very stoic and are reluctant to seek medical treatment— “you can amputate the[ir] leg and it’s bleeding. You would have to pry them to the hospital.” He testified that patients with complaints similar to Poland’s continue to carry on their normal activities; that he considered bowling a light activity, and that it would not be unusual for a person who belonged to a league and felt a responsibility to bowl, to bowl in spite of some pain.

Dr. Oppenheimer testified that Dr. Nine referred Poland to him for neck pain, but he did not have her prior medical records and did not discuss her with Dr. Nine. In taking a history from Poland, she related that she had been in an automobile accident in November 2000 and developed some burning in her neck after that, relieved by extension of her neck. Based on Poland’s history and examination, Dr. Oppenheimer diagnosed her as having neck pain secondary to cervical spondylosis. He testified that pain would be compatible with the diagnosis; that someone can be asymptomatic with degenerative disc disease; that trauma can activate or accelerate the condition; that preexisting degenerative disc disease would make Ms. Poland more susceptible to injury; and that it was more probable than not that the |n automobile accident aggravated the preexisting degenerative disc disease. Dr. Oppenheimer believed that “the accident caused her to be symptomatic.”

We have already shown that the fact that Poland had a preexisting degenerative disc disease does not prevent her from establishing the pre-accident “good health” requirement to a Housley presumption. Contrary to appellees’ assertions, there is no medical evidence that Poland’s degenerative disc disease was symptomatic prior to the accident. The severe back pain, for which Poland sought treatment in 1992, was caused by shingles and was not related to degenerative disc disease. Poland, unlike the plaintiff in Juneau, had not even been diagnosed with disc disease pri- or to the November 2000 accident.

Poland testified that she was in good health prior to the accident and had not had any problems with her neck. Three witnesses corroborated this testimony. While these witnesses were friends, that is no reason to assume their testimony was not truthful. As a general rule the trier of fact should accept as true the uncontradicted testimony of a witness, even though the witness is a party; however, this rule applies only in the absence of circumstances in the record casting suspicion on the reliability of this testimony. Holiday v. Borden Chemical, 508 So.2d 1381, 1383 (La.1987). We find nothing in this record that casts suspicion on the reliability of any of these witnesses, or on Poland. Also, there is no indication by the trial court that he did not find the testimony of these witnesses to be credible. We find that Poland proved by a preponderance of the evidence that she was in “good health” prior to the accident, and specifically that she had no problems with her neck.

The second element to be proven by a plaintiff to benefit from the Housley presumption of causation is that subsequent to the accident, | ^symptoms of the alleged injury appeared and continuously manifested afterwards. The testimony of Poland and the three witnesses, Angela Matthews, Walter Hustmyre, and Anthony Tulion, establish that Poland’s neck problems appeared within days of the accident. While Poland testified that she had “good days,” we do not find that to be inconsistent with continuous manifestation of the injury. There is no evidence that the symptoms ever completely resolved and she remained susceptible to pain, even in the course of normal daily activity. Poland’s failure to seek medical treatment for several months does not preclude the possibility that she was, in fact, injured, and in pain. When questioned at trial as to why she had not sought medical treatment pri- or to March 2000, she replied, “Because I just felt like what little problems I had would go away. And I knew I had been in an accident and I felt that it would leave me.” When asked did it (go away/leave), she answered, “no.” We find that Poland proved by a preponderance of the evidence that symptoms of her injury appeared and continuously manifested themselves afterward.

Poland must also demonstrate through evidence — medical, circumstantial, or common knowledge — a reasonable possibility of causation between the accident and the claimed injury. The deposition testimony of both Dr. Oppenheimer and Dr. Butler establish a reasonable possibility of causation between the accident and Poland’s neck injury. We find, therefore, that Poland has proven all three elements and is entitled to the Housley presumption that the November 2000 accident caused her degenerative disc disease to become symptomatic. If a plaintiff is entitled to the presumption of causation and the district court failed to apply the presumption, legal error results. Johnson v. State Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, 95-0003 (La.App. 1 Cir. 10/6/95), 671 So.2d 454, 457, writ denied, 95-2666 (La.1/5/96), 667 So.2d 522. Because the trial court’s legal error interdicted its finding on causation, the manifest error standard no longer applies, and we must determine de novo whether the plaintiff proved causation based on a review of the entire record. Rosell v. ESCO, 549 So.2d 840, 844 n. 2. (La.1989); Arceneaux v. Howard, 633 So.2d 207, 211 (La.App. 1 Cir.1993) writ denied 93-3128 (La.2/11/94), 634 So.2d 833. Further, if the plaintiff can show that she is entitled to the presumption of causation, the burden of proof then shifts to the defendant to prove some other particular incident could have caused the injury. Johnson v. State Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, 671 So.2d at 457.

Defendants/Appellees maintain that they “presented several alternate explanations for the plaintiffs alleged injuries.” They point out that Poland bowled every week from the date of the accident until March 21, 2003, eight days prior to the date she first sought medical treatment. At trial, defense counsel asked Mr. Hustmyre if he knew what happened to Poland in mid-March 2001 that caused her to miss her weekly bowling game. Mr. Hustmyre answered that the only thing he knew that stopped Poland bowling was her back and neck. Mr. Hustmyre was interrupted and asked hadn’t Poland bowled after that. When he replied in the affirmative, defense counsel queried, “assume she missed her weekly bowling match on March 21, 2001, do you know why she could not bowl that day?” Hustmyre replied, “No.”

Defense counsel similarly questioned Mr. Tulion:

Q. What happened in mid-March 2001 that restricted Ms. Poland from bowling? Do you know?
A. No.
|UQ. Do you know that when she went to the doctor, specifically on March 29th that she said she only had these shoulder problems from the day before?
A. I don’t remember her telling me that.
Q. Did she ever tell you how or why her shoulder problems started on March 28, 2001?
A. I don’t think so.

Appellees contend that something happened to Poland in mid-March 2001 that caused her shoulder pain. However, their burden here is to prove that some particular incident, other than the November 2000 automobile accident, could have caused the injury that Poland attributes to the accident. We find that defendants have not met this burden and that the accident caused Poland’s degenerative disc disease to be symptomatic. Therefore, we reverse the trial court’s ruling that the November 2000 accident did not cause Poland’s neck problems and will award damages based on the record before us.

Poland’s medical bills for each medical provider were entered into evidence and stipulated to be eleven thousand, five hundred dollars and forty-nine cents ($11,500.49). The total due to Dr. Caños J. Nine/Instant Care Family Medical was three hundred sixty-seven dollars ($367.00). However, Poland testified that the severe shoulder pain for which she was treated by Dr. Nine on 3/29/01 and 4/12/01 was probably not related to the accident. Also, the hip pain for which she was treated in June 2002 was found to be sciatica, and hot related to the accident. While Poland’s petition seeks to recover special damages for past, present, and future earning impairment and/or lost wages, no evidence was presented at trial on these damages. Therefore, we award special damages in the amount of eleven thousand one hundred thirty-three dollars and forty-nine cents ($11,133.49).

|1sAs we noted initially, Poland’s ,- face was injured by the deployment of the air bag in the collision. Also, the degenerative disc disease in her cervical spine became. symptomatic, causing her pain in her neck and some limitation on her activities. Poland’s testimony was that she considered her post-accident condition to present only “little problems.” Considering all of the facts and the medical testimony regarding Poland’s degenerative disc disease, as well as the minimal damage to her face from the deployment of the air bag, we award, general damages in the amount of twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500.00).

State Farm/Lambert also answered the appeal, contending that the trial court committed manifest error in its determination that the subject accident resulted from the sole negligence of Lambert. At trial, defendants elicited testimony, and offered maps into evidence, showing that the route Poland claimed to have taken on the evening of the accident was not the shortest route to her' destination. They also offered testimony that an alternate, much shorter route, was used frequently to avoid a traffic signal. Although Lambert was ticketed in the accident, Lambert’s father testified that at the scene, Poland told him that she did not know who was at fault in the accident. There is also testimony concerning the necessity for calling an additional investigating officer to determine who was at fault and that the determination took a considerable time.

In post trial brief, defendants argued that the reason Lambert did not see Poland prior to entering Highway 433 was because Poland was not traveling on Old Spanish Trail (Hwy 433), but was cutting across the Texaco gas station parking lot in an attempt to avoid the light. Alternatively, it is argued that Poland was at fault for driving at an excessive speed and failing to take any action to avoid the accident when she had | ^almost eight seconds in which to do so. The trier of fact is owed great deference in its allocation of fault. Even if the reviewing court would have decided the case differently had it been the original trier of fact, the trial court’s judgment should be affirmed unless manifestly erroneous or clearly wrong. Clement v. Frey, 95-1119 c/w 95-1163 (La.1/16/96), 666 So.2d 607, 610. We find that there is a reasonable basis for the trial court’s allocation of fault in the record and that its finding is not manifestly erroneous or clearly wrong.

CONCLUSION

For the foregoing reasons, we affirm the trial court’s finding that the accident was caused by the sole negligence of Crystal Lambert, we reverse the trial court’s finding that the symptoms of Poland’s degenerative disc disease was not caused by the November 2000 accident with Lambert, and we award damages to Poland in the amount of twenty-three thousand six hundred thirty-three dollars and forty-nine cents ($23,633.49). Costs of this appeal and the trial court proceedings are assessed to State Farm/Lambert.

AFFIRMED IN PART, REVERSED IN PART AND RENDERED, ANSWER TO APPEAL DENIED.

      . In order for a plaintiff to benefit from the Housley presumption of causation, he must establish three things by a preponderance of the evidence. First, he must prove that he was in good health prior to the accident at issue. Second, he must show that subsequent to the accident, symptoms of the alleged injury appeared and continuously manifested themselves afterwards. Juneau 647 So.2d at 1299 (The third Housley element is cited above.)