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| 12/30/2003 | Dissenting opinion issued. | |
Dissenting opinion by Justice Castillo. Available on Supreme Court website.
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| 12/30/2003 | Dissenting opinion issued. | |
Dissenting Opinion by Justice Kidd. Available on Supreme Court website.
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| 12/30/2003 | Per Curiam Opinion | |
Available on Supreme Court website
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| 12/30/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation Motion to Transfer disposed | Filing granted |
Per Curiam opinion issued. Dissenting opinions by Justice Kidd and Justice Castillo.
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| 12/23/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation letter received | |
LETTER FROM SUSAN HAYS INCLUDING LETTER FROM JUDGE DARRELL HESTER (5TH ADMIN JUD REG) FINDING THAT PRETRIAL JUDGE WOULD NOT PROMOTE EFFICIENT CONDUCT OF ASBESTOS CASES & DENYING UNION CARBIDE'S MOTION FOR RULE 11 PRETRIAL JUDGE.
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| 12/11/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation letter received | |
Letter from Robert E. Thackston requesting five minutes to address the MDL Panel during hearing on December 12.
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| 12/11/2003 | Notice setting hearing in Multidistrict Litigation Case | |
Letter sent to parties regarding time to argue at hearing on December 12, 2003.
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| 12/10/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation Filing | |
Objections of Charles Siegel regarding statements contained in letter dated Dec. 4 from Thackston, Henderson & Horne.
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| 12/10/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation Filing | |
Letter from Charles Siegel objecting to joinder submitted by David Landin.
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| 12/10/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation notice received | |
Notice of attorneys who plan to present during oral presentation on December 12, 2003. (filed by Susan Hays)
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| 12/10/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation Joinder filed | |
Joinder in Opposition of all Plfs represented by Clark, Depew & Tracey, Ltd. LLP (filed by Gary M. DiMuzio)
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| 12/09/2003 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
Joinder in opposition of all Plaintiffs represented by Shrader & Williamson LLP (filed by Justin Shrader)
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| 12/09/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation notice received | |
Letter from Stephen Tipps stating that Union Carbide requests Tipps & Elliston to appear before MDL Panel at hearing on December 12.
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| 12/08/2008 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
Ashland, Inc. and Hess Corp's Adoption of MDL Liaison Comm's motion to continue appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as pretrial judge (filed by B. Stephen Rice)
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| 12/08/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation Joinder filed | |
letter of joinder of Hunton & Williams by David Landin stating letter from Messrs. Thackston, Henderson & Horne reflect issues of consolidation under Rule 13 and Rule 11
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| 12/08/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation Joinder filed | |
Joinder in opposition of all Plfs represented by Bruegger & McCullough, P.C.; filed by Joseph Bruegger
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| 12/08/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation Joinder filed | |
Joinder of Segal McCambridge for Garlock in support of Union Carbide's motion to transfer all cases; filed by Nathan Horne of Segal McCambridge
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| 12/08/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation supplemental | |
Resp's additional evidence: 1) excerpt from 4/3/01 hearing; 2)Plf's respon to Def's mo to strike expert testimony; 3)Garlock's 1st amend. motion to adopt; 4)Plf's response to Garlock's 1st amend motion to adopt; 5)Order denying Garlock's motion to adopt
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| 12/08/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation Filing | |
Statement of Position of E. I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co. on Union Carbide's Corp's motion for transfer; filed by Larry Cotten of Cotten Schmidt, LLP.
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| 12/05/2008 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
Sterling Chemicals, Inc's Adoption and Joinder of Asbestos MDL Liaison Comm's Motion to Continue the appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as pretrial judge (filed by Fred Raschke)
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| 12/05/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation supplemental | |
Plfs' supplemental response to motion for transfer; filed by Ian P. Cloud
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| 12/05/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation Joinder filed | |
Joinder in Opposition of Plfs of all Plfs represented by Mundy & Singley, LLP; filed by Jeffery Mundy
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| 12/05/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation Joinder filed | |
Notice of joinder of Plfs represented by the Law Firm of Hissey*Kientz, LLP to response to motion for transfer; filed by Karen E. Cannon
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| 12/05/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation Joinder filed | |
Law Firm of Hissey, Kientz & Herron's joinder in response to motion for transfer filed by Waters & Krauss, LLP; filed by Erik B. Walker
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| 12/05/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation Joinder filed | |
Joinder of Union Carbide's motion for transfer & consolidated reply in support of motion for transfer; filed by David Tolin of Entergy Gulf States, Inc.
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| 12/05/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation Filing | |
1)granted order in the 408th Dist Court; 2)opinion from CA-In re Union Carbide; 3)standing order variances (handout); 4) inconsistencies in special exception rulings (handout); 5)known asbestos cases filed against Union Carbide (handout)
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| 12/05/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation Joinder filed | |
Notice from Hawkins, Parnell & Thackston in support of transfer of all asbestos cases pending throughout Tx to one judge under the new MDL rule.
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| 12/05/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation Joinder filed | |
Joinder in opposition of all Plfs represented by Provost*Umphrey Law Firm, LLP.; request that Panel deny the relief requested by movants
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| 12/05/2003 | Multidistrict Litigation Joinder filed | |
Joinder of Mehaffy Weber for Dow Chemical Co. & the Abbott, Simses & Kuchler firm (defs in asbestos cases pending in TX) supports Union Carbide's motion for transfer; filed by Paul Heyburn of Mehaffy Weber
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| 12/03/2008 | Multidistrict Litigation Order sent | |
Reappointment of MDL Judge Mark Davidson effective January 1, 2009 sent to parties
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| 12/03/2008 | Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks. | Filing granted |
Asbestos MDL Liaison Committee's Motion to Continue the appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as the Texas Asbestos MDL Pretrial Judge (filed by Brady Edwards) granted
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| 12/03/2003 | Notice setting hearing in Multidistrict Litigation Case | |
Letter states parties may use summary or flip charts for oral argument demonstratives as long as sufficient number of copies provided for Panel and opposing counsel. New filings may not be submitted on day of hearing.
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| 12/01/2003 | Letter Received | |
Letter from S. Tipps stating that MDL panel members have been provided with copies of evidence filed by both sides.
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| 11/29/2005 | Multidistrict Litigation Order sent | |
Order concerning pre-September 1, 2003 Asbestos cases. Panel designates Judge Mark Davidson of the 11th Dist. Court of Harris County as Pretrial Judge in any cases that were filed before 9/1/03 & are transferred to MDL pursuant to section 90.010 or any rules promulgated by the SC to effectuate Chapter 90.
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| 11/29/2004 | Multidistrict Litigation notice received | |
Notice of Transfer under Rule 13 of Tag-Along Case: Ricky Ray Molano, et al v. Georgia-Pacific Corp, et al; Cause No. 04-10315-G from 134th Judicial Dist of Dallas County; sent by Joy E. Palazzo (atty for Def Alcoa, Inc.)
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| 11/26/2008 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
Montello, Inc's Rule 58 Adoption and Joinder in the Asbestos MDL Liason Committee's Motion to Continue the Appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as the Tx Asbestos MDL Pretrial Judge (filed by Pamela Montgomery)
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| 11/26/2008 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
Def U.S. Contractors, Inc., et al's Adoption of "In the Asbestos MDL Liason Committee's Motion to Continue the Appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as the Tx Asbestos MDL pretrial judge" (filed by Fred Raschke)
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| 11/26/2003 | Notice setting hearing in Multidistrict Litigation Case | |
Letter to parties regarding the hearing on Union Carbide's Motion for Transfer. Hearing is set for 12/12/03 @ 9 a.m. in courtroom of 3rd COA (see letter for more information).
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| 11/24/2008 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
Certain Def's (FMC Corporation) adoption and joinder of MDL Liaison Comm's Motion to Continue the appointment of Mark Davidson as pretrial judge (filed by Brad Robinson)
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| 11/21/2008 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
H.B. Zachry Co's Adoption and Joinder in Asbestsos Liaison Comm's Motion to Continue the appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as pretrial judge (filed by James Tatem, III)
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| 11/21/2008 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
Clardy Law Offices' Joinder in the Asbestos MDL Liaison Committee's Motion to Continue the Appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as Tx Asbestos MDL Pretrial Judge
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| 11/21/2008 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
Funderburk & Funderburk LLP's joinder in Asbestos MDL Liaison Committee's motion to continue the appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as the Texas Asbestos MDL pretrial judge (filed by Mary Ann Dougharty)
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| 11/21/2008 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
Law firm of Elizabeth Phifer & Colvin, LLP's adoption and joinder of attorneys representing interested parties in the Asbestos MDL Liaison Committee's Motion to Continue the appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as the Texas Asbestos MDL Pretrial Judge (filed by Elizabeth Phifer)
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| 11/20/2008 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
Certain Def's (Riley Power Inc. f/k/a Riley Stoker Corp.) Adoption and Joinder in the Asbestos MDL Liaison Committee's motion to continue the appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as the Tx Asbestos pretrial judge (filed by Bridgett N. Whitmore)
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| 11/20/2008 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
The firm of Deans & Lyons, LLP's joinder in the asbestos MDL Liaison Committee's Motion to Continue the appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as the Texas Asbestos MDL Pretrial Judge (filed by Gregory Dean)
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| 11/20/2003 | Appendix to any instrument | |
Union Carbide's appendix to its consolidated reply in support of motion for transfer - 4 volumes (filed by Stephen Tipps)
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| 11/20/2003 | Reply to Response | |
Union Carbide's consolidated reply in support of motion for transfer. (filed by Stephen Tipps)
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| 11/19/2008 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
Bean, Bean & Brothers LLP's joinder in the Asbestos MDL Liaison Committee's motion to continue the appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as the Texas Asbestos MDL pretrial judge (filed by Melanie D. Bean)
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| 11/19/2008 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
Powers & Frost, LLP's joinder in the Asbestos MDL Liaison Committee's Motion to Continue the appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as the Texas Asbestos MDL pretrial judge (filed by James Powers)
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| 11/18/2008 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
Ramsey & Murray, PC's joinder in the Asbestos MDL Liaison Committee's motion to continue the appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as the Tx Asbestos MDL pretrial judge (filed by Russell Ramsey)
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| 11/18/2003 | M/L/F Misc Mo Disp | Filing granted |
Union Carbide's m/l/f evidence granted. Letter sent out to both Respondent and Movant on November 18, 2003.
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| 11/18/2003 | M/L/F Misc Mo Disp | Filing granted |
Union Carbide's m/l/f to exceed page limits granted. Letter sent to both Movant and Respondent on November 18, 2003.
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| 11/18/2003 | M/L/F Misc Mo Disp | Filing granted |
Motion for leave to file evidence on behalf of respondents was granted.
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| 11/18/2003 | Motion to Extend Length of Petition, Response or Reply disposed | Filing granted |
Motion for leave to exceed page limits of response on behalf of respondents
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| 11/17/2008 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
Yarway Corp.'s adoption and joinder of certain defendants, the Lanier Law Firm, and attys representing interested parties in the Asbestos MDL Liaison Committee's motion to continue the appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as the Tx Asbestos MDL pretrial judge (filed by Denise Scofield)
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| 11/17/2008 | Motion to Expedite disposed | Filing granted |
Asbestos MDL Liaison Committee's motion to expedite is granted; motion to continue is pending - any party that desires to express opposition to the motion to continue Judge Mark Davidson as pretrial judge must file its statement of opposition by Friday, November 21.
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| 11/14/2008 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's adoption of the Asbestos MDL Liaison Committee's motion to continue the appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as the Tx Asbestos MDL pretrial judge (filed by Kenneth Rhodes)
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| 11/14/2008 | Adoption by another party of brief already filed | |
Joinder in the Asbestos MDL Liaison Committee's motion to continue the appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as the Tx Asbestos MDL pretrial judge (filed by Jennifer Bryant)
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| 11/13/2008 | Motion to Expedite Filed | |
Motion to expedite consideration of the Asbestos MDL Liaison Committee's Motion to Continue the Appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as the Texas Asbestos MDL Pretrial Judge (filed by Brady Edwards)
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| 11/13/2003 | Motion for leave to file miscellaneous motion | |
Union Carbide's motion for leave to exceed page limits. (filed by Stephen Tipps)
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| 11/13/2003 | Motion for leave to file miscellaneous motion | |
Union Carbide's motion for leave to file evidence. (filed by Stephen Tipps)
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| 11/12/2008 | Miscellaneous Motion | |
Asbestos MDL Liaison Committee's Motion to Continue the appointment of Judge Mark Davidson as the Texas Asbestos MDL Pretrial Judge (filed by Brady Edwards)
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| 11/10/2005 | Miscellaneous Motion | |
Joint motion to clarify or modify scope of appointment order (filed by Stephen Tipps)
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| 11/06/2003 | Letter Received | |
Letter from Susan Hays stating Plf's response to motion for transfer filed on 10/29/03 was joined by several law firms. Letter contains list of firms who would like to join response.
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| 11/02/2008 | Appendix to any instrument | |
Appendix in support of Asbestos MDL Liaison Committee's motion to continue the appointment of Jude Mark Davidson as the Tx Asbestos MDL Pretrial Judge (filed by Brady Edwards)
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| 10/30/2003 | Motion for leave to file miscellaneous motion | |
Motion for leave to file evidence on behalf of respondents
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| 10/30/2003 | Motion to Extend Length of Petition, Response, and Reply filed | |
Motion for leave to exceed page limits of response on behalf of respondents
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| 10/30/2003 | Exhibits in case/cause filed | |
standing orders in the Texas Courts for resolving asbestos litigation, filed as exhibits to motion for leave to file evidence, Volumes 1 & 2, on behalf of respondents
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| 10/30/2003 | Response to Motion filed | |
Response to motion for transfer on behalf of respondents
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| 10/29/2003 | Response to Motion filed | |
Response to Union Carbide's motion for transfer of asbestos-exposure cases filed on behalf of Oilfield workers'
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| 10/23/2003 | Response to Motion filed | |
Alcoa Inc's Response to Union Carbide's motion to transfer (filed by Diana Panian).
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| 10/14/2003 | Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed | Filing granted |
Agreed m/e/t to file response and reply was granted. Response is due on October 29, 2003 & reply is due November 13, 2003.
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| 10/10/2003 | Motion for Extension of Time to File Response | |
Agreed m/e/t to file response and reply (filed by Susan Hays)
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| 09/30/2003 | Appendix to any instrument | |
Appendix attached
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| 09/30/2003 | Multidistrcit Litigation Motion to Transfer | |
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| 09/14/2004 | Multidistrict Litigation Filing | |
Notice of Transfer under Rule 13 of Tag-Along Case: Donnie Hines, Et Al. v. A.K. Steel Corporation, Et Al.; filed by Richard Faulk
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| 08/30/2004 | Document filed (see remarks) | |
Notice of Transfer under Rule 13 of Tag-Along Case; Case No. 03CV1644; Bass, et al. v. Air Liquide America Corporation, et al.
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| 08/23/2004 | Document filed (see remarks) | |
Notice of Transfer under Rule 13 of Tag-Along Case; Alvin Cantrell, et al. v. A.K. Steel Corporation, et al.
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| 08/16/2004 | Document filed (see remarks) | |
Notice of Transfer under Rule 13 of Tag-Along Case; Boswell, et al v. Alcoa, Inc., et al.-Cause No. 2003-66768
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| 08/09/2004 | Document filed (see remarks) | |
Notice of Transfer under Rule 13 of Tag-Along Case (filed by Mary Lou Strange)
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| 06/01/2009 | Case Stored | |
G02 15-A-1 (6 folders)
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| 04/03/2017 | Appointment of Pretrial Judge | |
The pretrial judge in the captioned MDL proceeding, the Honorable Mark Davidson, has recused sua sponte from Cause No. 2017-06384, styled Charles Weichert v. Air Liquide LP. The Weichert case is hereby assigned to the Honorable Randy Wilson, Judge of the 157th District Court of Harris County, for all further MDL pretrial proceedings.
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| 01/13/2004 | Notice setting hearing in Multidistrict Litigation Case | |
Letter to parties appointing Judge Mark Davidson of the 11th District Court of Harris County as pretrial judge.
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| 01/13/2004 | Multidistrict Litigation Order sent | |
Order appointing Judge Mark Davidson of the 11th District Court of Harris County as pretrial judge. (Order lists the cases that have been transferred). All members of the MDL Panel concur in the order.
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