Wideman v. Leblanc — Rehearing denied

Case
Sonja Wideman and Cassandra Lee Patrick v. Gerard Leblanc and Progressive Paloverde Insurance Company
Court
Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit
Judge
HESTER (elected 2020); MILLER (elected 2023)
Date Decided
August 7, 2026
Docket No.
2025 CW 0899
Topics
Rehearing; Appellate Procedure
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Sonja Wideman and Cassandra Lee Patrick brought proceedings against Gerard Leblanc and Progressive Paloverde Insurance Company in the 19th Judicial District Court for East Baton Rouge Parish, case number 703,171.

Wideman applied for rehearing in the Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit. The brief order does not describe the underlying facts, the claims asserted, or the grounds for rehearing.

The Court’s Holding

The First Circuit denied Wideman’s application for rehearing.

The court provided no reasoning or further explanation for its decision. Judges Hester, Miller, and Edwards comprised the panel identified in the order.

Key Takeaways

  • Wideman’s application for rehearing was denied.
  • The order does not address the merits of the underlying dispute.
  • The court issued the denial without an explanatory opinion.

Why It Matters

The ruling leaves the court’s prior disposition undisturbed. Because the order contains no reasoning or discussion of the underlying controversy, it offers no substantive guidance beyond the denial of rehearing in this case.

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