Supreme Court

Case: 02-0804    
02-0804
09/05/2002
Second Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION 
PATIENT ADVOCATES OF TEXAS AND ALLEN J. MERIL, M.D. 
Appellate Briefs
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10/23/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/22/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/21/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/20/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/19/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/18/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/17/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/16/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/15/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/14/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/13/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/12/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/11/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/10/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/09/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/08/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/07/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/06/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
11/17/2003Brief receivedAmicus Curiae Response brief of amicus curiae, Texas Mutual Insurance Company et al.. to the amicus briefs of East Side Surgical Center and Surgical Diagnostic Center L.P. and HCA The Health Care Company et al.
09/11/2003Exhibits in case/cause filedAmicus Curiae oral argument exhibits for TX Workers' Comp. Commission and TX Mutual Ins. Co.
09/08/2003Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of HCA, ET AL, by T. Daniel Holloway, ET AL., Hollaway & Gumbert, 3701 Kirby Dr. #1288, Houston, TX 77098, 713-942-7900
04/04/2003Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) brief on the merits of Amicus Curiae Continental Casualty Co., by Thomas S. Leatherbury, 1001 Fannin St.#2300, Houston (713)758-4576
03/28/2003Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Texas Mutual Insurance Company, Robin A. Melvin, 515 Congress Ave, Austin, Tx 512-480-5600
03/28/2003Appendix FiledReceived (instead of filed) Appendix filed to amicus curiae brief, Texas Mutual Insurance Company,
03/26/2003Reply BriefPetitioner Texas Workers' Compensation Commission's reply brief to respondent's response briefSequence #: 01
03/13/2003Brief on the MeritsRespondent Patient Advocates of Texas and Dr. Allen Meril's response brief on the meritsSequence #: 02
03/11/2003Brief on the MeritsRespondent Commission's response to cross-petitioners' brief on the meritsSequence #: 01
02/21/2003Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Texas Workers' Compensation Commission's brief on the meritsSequence #: 01
02/19/2003Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner, Patient Advocates of Texas and Allen J. Meril, M.D. br. on meritsSequence #: 02
12/04/2002Response to PetitionRespondent On behalf of Texas Workers Compensation CommissionSequence #: 01
12/04/2002Response to PetitionRespondent On behalf of Patient Advocates of Texas and Allen J. Meril, M.D.Sequence #: 02
10/25/2002Redrafted Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petitioner's, Patient Advocates of Texas and Allen J. Meril, M.D. redrafted petition for reviewSequence #: 02
10/15/2002Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) for Continental Casualty Co., by T. Leatherbury, et al, 2001 Ross Ave., Ste. 3700, Dallas, TX  75201-2975, 214-220-7700
10/10/2002Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) for Texas Mutual Insurance Co., by P.M. Schenkkan, et al Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody, 515 Congress Ave., Ste. 2300, Austin, TX 78701 512-480-5600
10/07/2002Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached to petitionSequence #: 02
10/07/2002Petition for ReviewPetitioner On behalf of Patient Advocates of Texas and Allen J. Meril, M.D. extra copy of cross-petition in control folder also xtra copy of motion 53.6Sequence #: 02
09/05/2002Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attachedSequence #: 01
09/05/2002Petition for ReviewPetitioner On behalf of Texas Workers Compensation CommissionSequence #: 01
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/04/2002Response to Petition  On behalf of Patient Advocates of Texas and Allen J. Meril, M.D.Sequence #: 02
12/04/2002Response to Petition  On behalf of Texas Workers Compensation CommissionSequence #: 01
11/17/2003Brief received  Response brief of amicus curiae, Texas Mutual Insurance Company et al.. to the amicus briefs of East Side Surgical Center and Surgical Diagnostic Center L.P. and HCA The Health Care Company et al.
11/04/2002Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  see calender for date
10/25/2002Redrafted Petition for Review  Petitioner's, Patient Advocates of Texas and Allen J. Meril, M.D. redrafted petition for reviewSequence #: 02
10/23/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/22/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/21/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/20/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/19/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/18/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/17/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/16/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/15/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/15/2002Amicus Curiae Brief received  for Continental Casualty Co., by T. Leatherbury, et al, 2001 Ross Ave., Ste. 3700, Dallas, TX  75201-2975, 214-220-7700
10/14/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/13/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/13/2003Electronic copies of brief posted to website  East Side Surgical Center, et al's ebrief for amicus curiae brief, EBRIEF# 02080407
10/13/2003Amicus brief rec'd  on behalf of East Side Surgical Center and Surgical Diagnostic Center, by Phyllis B. Schunck, et al., Clark Thomas & Winters, P.O. Box 1148, Austin 78767, 512-472-8800
10/12/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/11/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/11/2002Petition for Review disposedFiled document is struck by the Court Pet is struck; pet ordered to redraw; pet due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. Oct. 24, 2002. On behalf of Patient AdvocatesSequence #: 02
10/11/2002redrafted petition due  Redrafted pet due n/l/t 5:00 p.m., Oct. 24, 2002Sequence #: 02
10/11/2002Returned document(s). See Remarks.  10 copies of pet returned to Ms. Jennifer RiggsSequence #: 02
10/10/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/10/2002Amicus Curiae Brief received  for Texas Mutual Insurance Co., by P.M. Schenkkan, et al Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody, 515 Congress Ave., Ste. 2300, Austin, TX 78701 512-480-5600
10/09/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/08/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/08/2002Case forwarded to Court 
10/07/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/07/2002Motion to Extend Length of Petition, Response, and Reply filed  On behalf of Patient Advocates of Texas and Allen J. Meril, M.D. / rec'd 4 copies of motion, atty. is bringing 8 more copies / rec'd 9 add'l copies
10/07/2002Appendix Filed  appendix attached to petitionSequence #: 02
10/07/2002Petition for Review  On behalf of Patient Advocates of Texas and Allen J. Meril, M.D. extra copy of cross-petition in control folder also xtra copy of motion 53.6Sequence #: 02
10/06/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/03/2003Notice from Counsel of a change in address  change of address and firm name of Jennifer S. Riggs and Bill Aleshire rec'd via fax
09/17/2002Opinion from the Court of Appeals filed.  Third COA Opinion filed. The opinion of the 3rd COA omitted every even marked page. This is the corrected opinion under Tab B in petition
09/11/2003Created for Data Conversion -- an event inserted to correspond to the submitted date of a process  CONVERSION EVENT: auto-inserted to match archive submitted date.
09/11/2003Created for Data Conversion -- an event inserted to correspond to the submitted date of a process  CONVERSION EVENT: auto-inserted to match archive submitted date.
09/11/2003Exhibits in case/cause filed  oral argument exhibits for TX Workers' Comp. Commission and TX Mutual Ins. Co.
09/11/2003Oral argument   Argued for petitioner by Dewey E. Helmcamp; for amicus curiae, TX Mutual Ins. Co. by P.M. Schenkkan; for respondents by Jennifer S. Riggs.
09/08/2003Amicus Curiae Brief received  on behalf of HCA, ET AL, by T. Daniel Holloway, ET AL., Hollaway & Gumbert, 3701 Kirby Dr. #1288, Houston, TX 77098, 713-942-7900
09/08/2003Electronic copies of brief posted to website  HCA-The Healthcare Co. and TX Hospital Assc's ebrief for their amicus brief EBRIEF 02080406
09/05/2002Appendix Filed  appendix attachedSequence #: 01
09/05/2002Petition for Review  On behalf of Texas Workers Compensation CommissionSequence #: 01
08/12/2003Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Texas Workers Compensation Commission motion to share argument time with Amicu s Curiae Tx Mutual Ins. is granted
08/07/2003Miscellaneous Motion  Texas Workers' Compensation Commission and Amicus Curiae TX Mutual Ins Co's motion for leave to share argument time
07/24/2003Created for Data Conversion -- an event inserted to correspond to the submission date of a process  CONVERSION EVENT: auto-inserted to match archive submission info.
07/24/2003Created for Data Conversion -- an event inserted to correspond to the submission date of a process  CONVERSION EVENT: auto-inserted to match archive submission info.
07/24/2003Amount of time allotted for oral argument.  Set to be argued at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, TX on 09-11-03, at 9:00 am., 20/20 minutes per side
07/24/2003Set for Submission  Set for submision on Wed., 09-10-03, at 9:00 am., 20/20 per side
07/15/2004Case Stored  G01/11-A-1
07/14/2004Mandate issued  Mandate and cost bill issued.
06/02/2004Designation of Lead Counsel   Designation of new counsel in charge for Texas Workers' Compensation Commission and Leonard Riley, Don Walker will be new lead counsel, Seq. #1
05/28/2004Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Concurring opinion delivered by Justice Smith
05/28/2004Opinion issuedCourt affirms in part, reverses in part and renders court of appeals' judgment This opinion is not a separate opinion this entry is to close out this petition process.
05/28/2004Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
05/28/2004Opinion issuedCourt affirms in part, reverses in part and renders court of appeals' judgment
05/13/2003Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Continental Casualty Co.'s ebrief for their amicus brief EBRIEF 02080405
05/12/2003Electronic copies of brief posted to website  TX Mutual Ins. Co. ebrief for amicus brief EBRIEF 02080404
05/08/2003Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Texas Workers Compensation Comm's ebrief for their brief on the merits EBRIEF 02080401Sequence #: 01
05/08/2003Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Patient Advocates of Texas' ebrief for their response brief EBRIEF 02080403Sequence #: 02
05/08/2003Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Patient Advocates of Texas' ebrief for their brief on the merits EBRIEF 02080402Sequence #: 02
05/01/2003Petition for Review disposedFiling granted CONVERSION EVENT: auto-inserted to match archive disposition info.
05/01/2003Petition for Review disposedFiling granted CONVERSION EVENT: auto-inserted to match archive disposition info.
05/01/2003Petition for Review disposedFiling granted CONVERSION EVENT: auto-inserted to match archive begin date.
05/01/2003Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Date and time for oral argument is yet to be determined. On behalf of Patient Advocates of Texas & Allen J. Meril, M.D.Sequence #: 02
05/01/2003Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Date and time for oral argument is yet to be determined. On behalf of Texas Workers Compensation CommissionSequence #: 01
04/04/2003Amicus Curiae Brief received  brief on the merits of Amicus Curiae Continental Casualty Co., by Thomas S. Leatherbury, 1001 Fannin St.#2300, Houston (713)758-4576
03/28/2003Amicus Curiae Brief received  Texas Mutual Insurance Company, Robin A. Melvin, 515 Congress Ave, Austin, Tx 512-480-5600
03/28/2003Appendix Filed  Appendix filed to amicus curiae brief, Texas Mutual Insurance Company,
03/26/2003Reply Brief  Texas Workers' Compensation Commission's reply brief to respondent's response briefSequence #: 01
03/13/2003Brief on the Merits  Patient Advocates of Texas and Dr. Allen Meril's response brief on the meritsSequence #: 02
03/11/2003Brief on the Merits  Commission's response to cross-petitioners' brief on the meritsSequence #: 01
02/24/2003Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted TX Workers' Comp. Commission's m/e/t to file brief was granted. Petitioner's brief was filed 2-21-03.
02/21/2003Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Texas Workers' Compensation Commission's m/e/t to file brief.
02/21/2003Brief on the Merits  Texas Workers' Compensation Commission's brief on the meritsSequence #: 01
02/19/2003Brief on the Merits  Petitioner, Patient Advocates of Texas and Allen J. Meril, M.D. br. on meritsSequence #: 02
01/27/2003Record Received (See Remarks)  Inventory in remarks
01/23/2003Record Requested in Case  Faxed and called the 3rd CA, spoke w/Courtland Crocker.
01/21/2003Brief on the Merits Ordered  Pet's brief is due 02-20-03, resp br is due 03-12-03, pet's reply br is due 03 -27-03
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
07/15/2004Case StoredCase stored.G01/11-A-1
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.Amicus CuriaeMr. Thomas S. Leatherbury
TEXAS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYAmicus CuriaeMr. P. M. Schenkkan
East Side Surgical CenterAmicus CuriaeMs. Phyllis B. Schunck
THE HEALTHCARE COMPANY, ET AL.Amicus CuriaeMr. Thomas Daniel Hollaway
PATIENT ADVOCATES OF TEXASRespondentMs. Jennifer S. Riggs
THE TEXAS WORKERS COMPENSATIONPetitionerMr. Howard G. Baldwin
Mr. Dewey E. Helmcamp III
Mr. Barry Ross McBee
Mr. Gregory Abbott
Mr. Jeffrey S. Boyd
Mr. Donald N. Walker
MERIL, M.D., ALLEN J.RespondentMr. Bill Aleshire
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed [duplicate 3] 
80 SW3d 66, 04-25-02 
3rd Court of Appeals 
Honorable Mack Kidd 
Trial Court Information
353rd District Court 
Travis 
Honorable Margaret A. Cooper 
96-03744