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Beam, Dawn H., J.
XX  2019-CA-00247-SCT

Roland F. Samson, III, as Guardian Ad Litem of Jeffrey Jake Werneth and Shelby Lee Werneth, Minors v. Unum Life Insurance Company of America; Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 24CI2:16-cv-00063; Ruling Date: 12/13/2017; Ruling Judge: Christopher Schmidt; Majority Opinion: Beam, J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ., Concur. Griffis, J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion. Randolph, C.J., not participating. Dissenting Opinion: Griffis, J.

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. v. Mississippi Department of Revenue; Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: 25CH1:17-cv-01272; Ruling Date: 12/18/2018; Ruling Judge: William Singletary; Majority Opinion: Kitchens, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., King, P.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ., Concur. Griffis, J., Specially Concurs with Separate Written Opinion Joined by Randolph, C.J., Coleman, Maxwell and Chamberlin, JJ. Specially Concurring Opinion: Griffis, J. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Coleman, Maxwell and Chamberlin, JJ., Join This Opinion.

Matthew D. Wiggins, Jr. v. The City of Clinton Mississippi, a Municipal Corporation; Hinds Special Court of Eminent Domain 1st District; LC Case #: 25CO1:18-cv-03366-LCS; Ruling Date: 12/17/2018; Ruling Judge: LaRita Cooper-Stokes; Majority Opinion: Randolph, C.J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur.

Timothy Nelson Evans a/k/a Timothy N. Evans a/k/a Timothy Evans a/k/a Tim Evans v. State of Mississippi; Hancock Circuit Court; LC Case #: B2301-2011-0013; Ruling Date: 06/15/2017; Ruling Judge: Lisa Dodson; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by Timothy Nelson Evans is denied.

Mark Hicks v. State of Mississippi; Simpson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2015-152K2; Ruling Date: 01/11/2018; Ruling Judge: Stanley Sorey; Disposition: The Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment is granted in part. The Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. All Justices Agree. Order entered 5/01/20.

In the Matter of the Last Will and Testament of Dan A. McIntosh IV, Deceased: Beverly Quick, Executrix v. Dan A. McIntosh III; Covington Chancery Court; LC Case #: 2016-059; Ruling Date: 03/19/2018; Ruling Judge: William Barnett; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Beverly Quick is denied. To Deny: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ. To Grant: Maxwell, Ishee and Griffis, JJ. Order entered 5/01/20.

Angela Jones v. Mississippi Baptist Health Systems Inc. and Mississippi Baptist Health Services; LC Case #: 1510322-P- 0674-E19; Ruling Date: 06/06/2018; Majority Opinion: Chamberlin, J. Disposition: The Judgment of the Court of Appeals is Reversed. The Decision of the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission is Reinstated and Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam and Ishee, JJ., Concur. Kitchens, P.J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion Joined by King, P.J., and Griffis, J. Dissenting Opinion: Kitchens, P.J. Votes: King, P.J., and Griffis, J., Join This Opinion.

Central Mississippi Medical Center v. Mississippi Division of Medicaid and Drew L. Snyder, in his Official Capacity as Executive Director of Mississippi Division of Medicaid; Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: 25CH1:12-cv-00685; Ruling Date: 09/20/2018; Ruling Judge: J. Thomas; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by the Appellant is denied. Coleman and Griffis, JJ., would grant.

Leslie Galloway, III a/k/a Leslie Galloway a/k/a Leslie "Bo" Galloway, III v. State of Mississippi; Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2015-00,095; Ruling Date: 09/05/2018; Ruling Judge: Robert Krebs; Majority Opinion: Beam, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Jackson County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur. Kitchens, P.J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion Joined by King, P.J. Dissenting Opinion: Kitchens, P.J. Votes: King, P.J., Joins This Opinion.

Karrah T. Wangler v. Richard C. Wangler; Lamar Chancery Court; LC Case #: 37CH1:18-cv-00003-S; Ruling Date: 11/13/2018; Ruling Judge: Susan Sheldon; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Kitchens and King, P.JJ., would grant.

In Re: Administrative Orders of the Supreme Court of Mississippi; Disposition: The Motion for Temporary Adoption of Rule to the Uniform Rules of Procedure for Justice Court Imposing a Moratorium on Judicial Proceedings of Eviction Against Residential Tenants, or, in the Alternative, Petition for Extraordinary Writ Imposing Moratorium on Residential Evictions, due to the Outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is denied. Order entered: 4/30/20.

In Re: Administrative Orders of the Supreme Court of Mississippi; Disposition: The Petition to the Mississippi Supreme Court to Engage in Emergency Rulemaking to Temporarily Halt Garnishment Proceedings is denied. Order entered: 4/30/20.