LA-COURTS

Louisiana Court of Appeal Opinion on Succession Case

The Louisiana Court of Appeal issued an opinion regarding the succession of Emerick Mitchel Guillot. The court denied a stay and a writ in this case, identified by docket number 2026 CW 0144.

State of Louisiana v. Sirelderick Deon Hays - Criminal Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed the convictions and sentences of Sirelderick Deon Hays. Hays was convicted of manslaughter, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The court denied his motions for post-verdict judgment of acquittal and for a new trial.

State of Louisiana v. $12,039 U.S. Currency - Forfeiture Affirmation

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's ruling granting the State's motion for summary judgment for forfeiture of $12,039 in U.S. currency seized from Delancey R. Kent. The currency was alleged to be proceeds from street-level narcotics sales.

State v. Waters - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed the conviction of David Wilson Waters for two counts of molestation of a juvenile. The court addressed issues of insufficient evidence, illegal sentencing due to a miscited statute, and excessive sentences. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the trial court's judgment.

Evangelia Bilalis v. Wallace Drennan and Zurich American Insurance Company

The Supreme Court of Louisiana affirmed lower court rulings in Evangelia Bilalis v. Wallace Drennan and Zurich American Insurance Company. The court determined that legal interest accrues from the date of judicial demand, even if a judgment incorrectly states a different date.

Louisiana Supreme Court Suspends Attorney Henry L. Klein

The Louisiana Supreme Court has suspended attorney Henry L. Klein from the practice of law, effective December 18, 2025. This action follows a disciplinary proceeding initiated by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel and adds to Klein's extensive prior disciplinary history, including previous suspensions.

Lealon Johnson v. Aecom Amentum Government Services - Workers' Compensation

The Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed and remanded the case of Lealon Johnson v. Aecom Amentum Government Services. The court addressed legal issues regarding the timeliness of workers' compensation claims, particularly when an employer continues full salary payments without an initial wage loss.

Ngoc Troung v. Marcus Dewayne Sanders and Old American Indemnity Company

The Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed in part and reversed in part a lower court's decision regarding property damage claims. The court ruled that a tortfeasor is not entitled to deduct for betterment in a victim's property damage claim for a vehicle, affirming the appellate court's decision. However, the court reversed the award of penalties, deeming it not warranted for this legal issue of first impression.

Dwayne Williams v. State of Louisiana - Wrongful Conviction Compensation

The Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in Dwayne Williams v. State of Louisiana. The case concerns compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment under state law, and the court's ruling addresses the procedural stay of proceedings related to a federal civil rights action.