Supreme Court

Case: 03-0914    
03-0914
10/06/2003
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY AND HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA, INC. 
VICTOR MANUEL VASQUEZ, AND BRENDA SUAREZ VASQUEZ, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF ALYSSA AMBER VASQUEZ 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
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.
03/27/2006Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Respondent's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Victor Manuel Vasquez, et al.
02/23/2006Post submission brief filedRespondent Post submission brief filed on behalf of Victor Manuel Vasquez
07/12/2005Response to PetitionPetitioner Petitioner's response to respondents' letter brief (additional cites) filed in Court on 6/29/05.  On behalf of Hyundai Motor Co.
06/29/2005Additional citations received.Respondent Respondent, Victo Manurel Vasquez, et als' letter brief citing additional cites to a recent decision from the 14th COA's styled Grey Wolf Drilling Co. v. Boutte.
01/18/2005Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Texans for Lawsuit Reform.  By G. Alan Waldrop of Locke Liddell & Sapp LLP, 100 Congress Ave., Ste 300, Austin TX 78701.  Ph 512-305-4700.  Fax 512-305-4800.
12/01/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) ON BEHALF OF TEX-ABOTA, INC., MR. BRENT M. ROSENTHAL, BARON & BUDD, P.C., 3102 OAK LAWN AVENUE, SUITE 1100, DALLAS, TX.  75219  (214) 521-3605  FAX (214) 520-1181
08/19/2004Reply to ResponseRespondent Reply to response to respondents' sur-reply to petitioners' reply brief filed on behalf Victor Manuel Vasquez et al.  
08/09/2004Response to PetitionRespondent Response to brief of amicus curiae Product Lisbility Advisory Council, Inc.  
08/06/2004Response to PetitionPetitioner Sur-Response to respondents's sur-reply to petitioner's reply brief filed on behalf of Hyundai Motor Company and Hyundai Motor America Inc.  
07/26/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) on behalf of Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc., by Vincent S. Walkowiak, et al, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., 2200 Ross Avenue, Ste. 2800, Dallas, TX  75201, 214-855-8000
07/23/2004Surreply filedRespondent Sur-reply to petitioners'  reply brief filed on behalf of Victor Manuel Vasquez et al.
07/12/2004Reply BriefPetitioner Petitioners' reply brief
06/25/2004Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response brief on the merits filed on behalf of Victor Manuel Vasquez et al.  
05/06/2004Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Brief on the merits filed on behalf of pet., Hyundai Motor Company and Hyundai Motor America, Inc.
03/08/2004Response to PetitionRespondent Respondents' response to brief of amicus curiae American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
02/12/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae brief of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. in support of pet for review submitted by att., Harvey G. Brown, Three Riverway, Suite 1660, Houston, Texas  77056 (ph: 713-572-4321, fax: 713-572-4320)  
01/15/2004Response to PetitionRespondent response to pet. for review on behalf of Victor Manuel Vasquez and Brenda Suarez Vasquez
11/12/2003Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached to petition for review
11/12/2003Petition for ReviewPetitioner On behalf of Hyndai Motor Company and Hyundai Motor America, Inc. (sase in control folder, no extra copy)
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/08/2003Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Respondents' m/e/t to file response was granted until Jan. 5, 2004.
12/04/2003Notice requesting filing fee  requested $10.00 for filing of m/e/t to file response, letter sent to Michael A. Caddell
12/04/2003Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Respondents' m/e/t to file response to pet. for review
12/03/2004Submission resetCase set for oral argument To be argued 01-06-05
12/03/2004Motion to re-set submission date disposedFiling granted Emergency motion to postpone oral argument on 12/2/04 is granted.  Oral argument re-set for 1/6/05.
12/01/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  ON BEHALF OF TEX-ABOTA, INC., MR. BRENT M. ROSENTHAL, BARON & BUDD, P.C., 3102 OAK LAWN AVENUE, SUITE 1100, DALLAS, TX.  75219  (214) 521-3605  FAX (214) 520-1181
11/30/2004Motion to re-set submission date filed.  EMERGENCY MOTION TO POSTPONE ORAL ARGUMENT ON BEHALF OF HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, ET AL.
11/12/2003Notice requesting filing fee  requested $75.00 for filing of pet. for review, letter sent to Mr. David E. Keltner
11/12/2003Appendix Filed  appendix attached to petition for review
11/12/2003Petition for Review  On behalf of Hyndai Motor Company and Hyundai Motor America, Inc. (sase in control folder, no extra copy)
11/04/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Vasquez, et al.'s response to Product Liability Advisory Council's amicus curiae brief;  EBrief # 03091408
11/04/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Vasquez, et al.'s response to American Honda Motor Co., Inc.'s amicus curiae brief;  EBrief # 03091407
11/04/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  American Honda Motor Co., Inc.'s Amicus Brief in support of petition for review;  EBrief # 03091406
10/27/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Amicus Curiae Porduct Liability Advisory Council, Inc.'s brief in support of petition; EBrief # 03091405.
10/27/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Respondents' brief on the merits;  EBrief # 03091404
10/27/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Petitioner's surreply brief on the merits;  EBrief # 03091403
10/27/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Petitioner's reply brief on the merits;  EBrief # 03091402
10/27/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Petitioner's brief on the merits;  EBrief # 03091401
10/15/2004Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument To be argued 12-02-04
10/15/2004Petition for Review granted  To be argued 12-02-04
10/15/2004Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
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.
10/10/2003Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet Hyundai Motor Company, et al's m/e/t granted.
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.
10/06/2003Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  On behalf of Hyundai Motor Company and Hyundai Motor America, Inc. (sase in control folder, no extra copy)
09/20/2005Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  Letter sent to counsel advising that Judge Jane Bland & Judge John Cayce have been appointed to serve as Justices of the SC for this case.  Judge Bland to serve in place of Chief WBJ & Judge Cayce to serve in place of Justice Green who have recused themselves.
08/19/2004Reply to Response  Reply to response to respondents' sur-reply to petitioners' reply brief filed on behalf Victor Manuel Vasquez et al.  
08/09/2004Response to Petition  Response to brief of amicus curiae Product Lisbility Advisory Council, Inc.  
08/06/2004Response to Petition  Sur-Response to respondents's sur-reply to petitioner's reply brief filed on behalf of Hyundai Motor Company and Hyundai Motor America Inc.  
07/26/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  on behalf of Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc., by Vincent S. Walkowiak, et al, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., 2200 Ross Avenue, Ste. 2800, Dallas, TX  75201, 214-855-8000
07/23/2004Surreply filed  Sur-reply to petitioners'  reply brief filed on behalf of Victor Manuel Vasquez et al.
07/12/2005Response to Petition  Petitioner's response to respondents' letter brief (additional cites) filed in Court on 6/29/05.  On behalf of Hyundai Motor Co.
07/12/2004Reply Brief  Petitioners' reply brief
06/29/2005Additional citations received.  Respondent, Victo Manurel Vasquez, et als' letter brief citing additional cites to a recent decision from the 14th COA's styled Grey Wolf Drilling Co. v. Boutte.
06/25/2004Brief on the Merits  Response brief on the merits filed on behalf of Victor Manuel Vasquez et al.  
06/08/2006Case Stored  G02/9-B-4
06/08/2006Case remanded and record returned to the Court of Appeals.  Case remanded and record returned to 4th COA.
06/08/2006Mandate issued  Mandate and cost bill issued.
05/26/2006Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting.
05/11/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Respondents m/e/t to file breif on the merits is granted until 06-25-04, reply brief is due 07-12-04, all briefs are due n/l/t 3:00 p.m., mlbx rule d/n/a FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME WILL BE DISFAVORED
05/11/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Respondents' m/e/t to file response brief on the merits
05/06/2004Brief on the Merits  Brief on the merits filed on behalf of pet., Hyundai Motor Company and Hyundai Motor America, Inc.
04/30/2004Letter Filed  vacation letter from Atty. McBride, on vacation May 26-June 6, 2004
03/31/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pet's m/e/t to file brief on the merits is granted.  Pet's brief is due 5/7/04, Rsp brief is due 5/27/04, Reply brief is due 6/11/04.  Briefs due n/l/t 3:00 p.m.; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
03/27/2006Case forwarded to Court 
03/27/2006Motion for Rehearing  Respondent's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Victor Manuel Vasquez, et al.
03/26/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to att., Brendan McBride regarding unpaid filing fee for met to file brief on the merits. left message on AM  
03/26/2004Notice requesting filing fee  Fee request sent to att.,  Brendan K. McBride,  for unpaid filing for met to file bom.
03/26/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed motion for extension of time to file brief on the merits filed on behalf of Hyundai Motor Company and Hyundai Motor America Inc.
03/13/2006Document(s) sent (See remarks)  Corrected majority opinion sent to parties & pubs.  End note 52 on page 14 was corrected - James W. Paulsen name was corrected.
03/10/2006Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
03/10/2006Dissenting opinion issued.Issued Justice Medina delivered a dissenting opinion, joined by Justice Wainwright and Justice Johnson.
03/10/2006Dissenting opinion issued.Issued Justice Wainwright delivered a dessenting opinion, joined by Justice Johnson.
03/10/2006Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed and remanded to Court of Appeals CA judgment is reveresed and the case is remanded to that court to consider the Vasquezes' remaining issues on appeal;  Justice Jane Bland issued the majority opinion, joined by NLH, HON, SAB, DRW, and (Chief) Justice John Cayce; Justice Bland and Chief Justice Cayce commissioned by Governor Perry; Chief Justice Jefferson and Justice Green not sitting.
03/10/2004Record Received (See Remarks)  Inventory in remarks
03/08/2004Response to Petition  Respondents' response to brief of amicus curiae American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
03/08/2004Brief on the Merits Ordered  Pet's brief is due 04-07-04, resp brief is due 04-27-04, reply brief is due 05-12-04; all brief are due n/l/t 3:00 p.m., mlbx rule d/n/a
03/02/2004Record Requested in Case  Emailed Darlene Dawsey @ 4th CA
02/23/2006Post submission brief filed  Post submission brief filed on behalf of Victor Manuel Vasquez
02/15/2006Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioners by David E. Keltner;  argued on behalf of respondents by Michael A. Caddell;  Justice Bland and justice Cayce sitting by appointment;  Chief Justice Jefferson and Justice Green not sitting.
02/12/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae brief of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. in support of pet for review submitted by att., Harvey G. Brown, Three Riverway, Suite 1660, Houston, Texas  77056 (ph: 713-572-4321, fax: 713-572-4320)  
01/24/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03091409  Brief of Amicus Curiae Texans for Lawsuit Reform
01/20/2006Submission resetCase set for oral argument Case reset to argue on 2/15/06 @ 9 a.m.; time allotted to argue: 20/20 mins
01/20/2004Case forwarded to Court 
01/18/2005Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Texans for Lawsuit Reform.  By G. Alan Waldrop of Locke Liddell & Sapp LLP, 100 Congress Ave., Ste 300, Austin TX 78701.  Ph 512-305-4700.  Fax 512-305-4800.
01/15/2004Response to Petition  response to pet. for review on behalf of Victor Manuel Vasquez and Brenda Suarez Vasquez
01/06/2005Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioners by David E. Keltner;  argued on behalf of respondent by Michael A. Caddell.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
06/08/2006Case StoredCase stored.G02/9-B-4
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Hyundai Motor CompanyPetitionerMr. David M. Prichard
Mr. Brendan K. McBride
Mr. David E. Keltner
Mr. Thomas H. Crofts Jr.
Mr. Kevin M. Young
Hyundai Motor America, Inc.PetitionerMr. Brendan K. McBride
Vasquez, Brenda SuarezRespondentMr. Michael A. Caddell
Tex-Abota, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. Brent M. Rosenthal
Vasquez, Victor ManuelRespondentMr. Ricardo G. Cedillo
Mr. Michael A. Caddell
Ms. Cynthia Bodendieck Chapman
Mr. Ezequiel Reyna Jr.
Mr. James M. Juranek
Mr. L. J. Strieber
Vasquez, Alyssa AmberRespondentMr. Michael A. Caddell
Texans for Lawsuit ReformAmicus CuriaeMr. G. Alan Waldrop
Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. O. Rey Rodriguez
Mr. Vincent S. Walkowiak
Mr. Hugh F. Young Jr.
American Honda Motor Company Inc. Amicus CuriaeHonorable Harvey G. Brown Jr.
Court of Appeals Information:
Reverse/ Remand 
119 SW3d 848, 08-29-03 
4th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Paul W. Green 
Trial Court Information
408th District Court 
Bexar 
Honorable Phylis J. Speedlin 
1999-CI-14064