04/18/2019 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Beam, Dawn H., J.
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James Allen Insurance Brokers and Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London, Subscribing to Certificate NO. FRO-100944 v. First Financial Bank; Simpson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2014-230; Ruling Date: 02/07/2018; Ruling Judge: Eddie Bowen; Majority Opinion: Beam, J. Disposition: Affirmed and Remanded. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur.

Jason Cunningham McGrath a/k/a Jason McGrath v. State of Mississippi; Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2015-10,186; Ruling Date: 03/08/2017; Ruling Judge: Michael Ward; Majority Opinion: Maxwell, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur.

Genesis Hospice Care, LLC v. Mississippi Division of Medicaid and Drew Snyder, in His Official Capacity as Interim Executive Director of Mississippi Division of Medicaid; Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: 25CH1:14-cv-001687; Ruling Date: 01/23/2018; Ruling Judge: William Singletary; Majority Opinion: Maxwell, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur.

John T. Seyfarth, Jr. v. Adams County Board of Supervisors; Adams Circuit Court; LC Case #: 16-KV-0047-J; Ruling Date: 01/08/2018; Ruling Judge: Forrest Johnson, Jr.; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed in Part; Reversed and Rendered in Part. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens, P.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur.

Judy S. Johnson v. Ronnie Goodson; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 25CI1:17-cv-00126-JAW; Ruling Date: 03/22/2018; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Majority Opinion: Randolph, C.J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur.

In Re: Charlie Blunt; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 10-806-CR4; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Petition for an Order to Show Cause filed by Charlie Blunt is dismissed. Blunt is restricted from filing further applications for post-conviction collateral relief (or pleadings in that nature) that are related to this conviction and sentence in forma pauperis. See Order, Walton v. State, 2009-M-00329 (Miss. Apr. 12, 2018). To Dismiss and Issue Sanctions: Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. To Deny and Issue Sanctions: Randolph, C.J., Coleman, Maxwell and Griffis, JJ. To Dismiss: Kitchens and King, P.JJ. King, P.J., Objects to the Order with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, P.J. Order entered.

Clayton Paul Bateman a/k/a Clayton P. Bateman a/k/a Clayton Bateman v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: A2401-2011-00048; Ruling Date: 12/16/2016; Ruling Judge: Lawrence Bourgeois, Jr.; Disposition: Clayton Paul Bateman's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. Not Participating: Griffis, J. Order entered.

Mathes Electric Supply Co., Inc. v. Can't Be Beat Fence Co, LLC and International Fidelity Insurance Company; Hancock Circuit Court; LC Case #: 10-0760; Ruling Date: 09/09/2016; Ruling Judge: Lawrence Bourgeois, Jr.; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Can't Be Beat Fence Company, LLC, and International Fidelity Insurance Company is denied. To Deny: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. Not Participating: Griffis, J. Order entered.

Kelton K. Hathorne a/k/a Kelton K. Hathorne Sr. a/k/a Kelton KeShawn Hathorne a/k/a Kelton Hathorne v. State of Mississippi; Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case #: 16-684W; Ruling Date: 05/30/2017; Ruling Judge: Jon Weathers; Disposition: Kelton Hathorne's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. Not Participating: Griffis, J. Order entered.

Cameron Dwayne May a/k/a Cameron D. May a/k/a Cameron May v. State of Mississippi; Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2016-10,449(3); Ruling Date: 03/24/2017; Ruling Judge: Dale Harkey; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Cameron Dwayne May is denied. To Deny: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin ans Ishee, JJ. Not Participating: Griffis, J. Order entered.

Craytonia Latroy Badger a/k/a Craytonia Badger a/k/a Craytonia L. Badger v. State of Mississippi; Amite Circuit Court; LC Case #: 15-KR-0016; Ruling Date: 07/26/2017; Ruling Judge: Forrest Johnson, Jr.; Disposition: Craytonia Badger's Motion to Consider Writ of Certiorari Out of Time is denied. Order entered.

Devin Ladarious Arrington a/k/a Devin Ladarius Arrington a/k/a Devin Arrington v. State of Mississippi; DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2015-0062-CWD; Ruling Date: 09/11/2017; Ruling Judge: Celeste Wilson; Majority Opinion: Ishee, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Griffis, JJ., Concur.

Genesis Hospice Care, LLC v. Mississippi Division of Medicaid and Drew Snyder, in His Official Capacity as Interim Executive Director of Mississippi Division of Medicaid; Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: 25CH1:14-cv-001687; Ruling Date: 01/23/2018; Ruling Judge: William Singletary; Disposition: Medicaid’s motion to dismiss is not well taken and is therefore denied. See opinion of this Court handed down this date.

The Mississippi Bar v. Torrance J. Colvin; Disposition: The En Banc Court hereby finds and adjudicates that the Mississippi Bar's complaint should be, and it hereby is, dismissed without prejudice, inasmuch as service of process upon Colvin, in accordance with Rule 16 of the Mississippi Rules of Discipline, is incomplete. The Mississippi Bar's Motion for Expedited Consideration, is denied as moot. Kitchens, P.J., for the Court. Order entered 4/12/19.

The Mississippi Bar v. S. David Pickett; Disposition: The Motion to Accept Irrevocable Resignation of S. David Pickett filed by the Mississippi Bar is granted. The Motion for Expedited Consideration filed by the Mississippi Bar is dismissed as moot. Order of Disbarment entered.

The Mississippi Bar v. S. David Pickett; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: S. David Pickett is hereby permanently disbarred from the practice of law in the State of Mississippi. This order shall constitute notice of permanent disbarment in this cause. All outstanding disciplinary proceedings against S. David Pickett, including Cause Nos. 11-519-1, 11-464-2, and 12-207-1, are hereby terminated. S. David Pickett is taxed with costs. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens, P.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur.