Supreme Court

Case: 03-1189    
03-1189
12/30/2003
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 
BILL INMAN, DAVID CASTRO, AND JOHN WILKINS, EACH INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
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.
02/19/2008Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed RSP's motion for reconsideration or clarification (12) filed on behalf of Bill Inman, et al.
12/22/2005Additional citations received.Petitioner Pet's wanted to bring to Courts attention a recent holding relevant to the issues in Everett v. TK-Taito.  Copy of the opinion of this case attached.
03/17/2005Reply to Amicus Curiae BriefRespondent Reply to response to the amicus curiae brief of Professor James White filed on behalf of Bill Inman, et al.
02/25/2005Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedPetitioner Petitioner's response to the Amicus Curiae brief of professor James J. White.  On behalf of DaimlerChrysler Corp.
02/04/2005Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) ON BEHALF OF PRODUCT LIABILITY ADVISORY COUNCIL, INC., MR. JOHN H. BEISNER, O'MELVENY & MYERS, L.L.P., 1625 EYE STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C.  PHONE (202) 383-5370  FAX (202) 383-5414
02/01/2005Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Professor James J. White.  By Professor James J. White, 625 S. State Street, RM 1035 LR, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1215. PH 734-764-9325. Fax 734-764-8309.
01/18/2005Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Pacific Legal Foundation, By Deborah J. La Fetra, 3900 Lennane Drive , Suite 200, Sacramento CA 95834.  Phone 916-419-7111.  Fax 916-419-7747.
09/30/2004Reply BriefPetitioner Reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of Daimler Chrysler Corporation
08/25/2004Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Exhibit toRespondents' brief on the merits, video tape (listed as Tab 4) (12)
08/25/2004Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondents' brief on the merits
07/06/2004Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's brief on the merits
03/18/2004Reply to ResponsePetitioner Petitioner's reply to the response to the pet. for review
03/01/2004Response to PetitionRespondent on behalf of Bill Inman, David Castro, and John Wilkins
01/27/2004Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix to petitioner Daimlerchrysler Corp's pet. for review
01/27/2004Petition for ReviewPetitioner on behalf of Daimlerchrysler Corp.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/31/2003Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted DaimlerChrysler Corp's m/e/t to file pet for review is granted until 1/23/04.
12/30/2003Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Motion for extension of time to file petition for review filed on behalf of Daimlerchrysler Corporation  
12/23/2004Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted William V. Dorasneo, III's motion in support of Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr.'s motion to appear pro hac vice granted.
12/23/2004Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Theodore J. Boutrous Jr.'s motion to appear pro hac vice granted.
12/22/2005Additional citations received.  Pet's wanted to bring to Courts attention a recent holding relevant to the issues in Everett v. TK-Taito.  Copy of the opinion of this case attached.
12/22/2004Document filed (see remarks)  Document filed in support of application for pro hac vice/proof of payment of fee. (rec'd via fax, 1 copy  only)  
12/22/2004Miscellaneous Motion  Motion in support of att., Theodore J. Boutrous Jr.,  to appear pro hac vice submitted by att., William V. Dorsaneo III
12/22/2004Miscellaneous Motion  Motion to appear pro hac vice by attorney, Theodore J. Boutrous Jr.  filed on behalf of DaimlerChrysler Corporation    
12/15/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Petitioner's Reply;  EBrief #03118903
12/15/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits;  EBrief #03118902
12/15/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Respondents' Brief on the Merits;  EBrief #03118901
12/03/2004Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument To be argued on 01-06-05
12/03/2004Petition for Review granted 
12/03/2004Petition for Review disposedFiling granted To be argued on 01-06-05
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.
09/30/2004Reply Brief  Reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of Daimler Chrysler Corporation
09/27/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Form Letter sent in response to motion for extension of time Standard letter sent in response to second unopposed m/e/t to file reply brief.
09/22/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  2nd unopposed motion to extend time to file reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of Daimler Chrysler Corporation
09/08/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted DaimlerChrysler Corporation's unopposed m/e/t to file reply brief was granted until Sept. 24, 2004. Brief due n/l/t 3:00 pm, mlbx rule d/n/a.
09/03/2004Notice from Counsel of a change in address  Change of address for Mr. Mike Hatchell and Ms. Molly H. Hatchell.  Address updated in CM intities.
09/03/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed motion to extend time to file reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of Daimler Chrysler Corporation  
08/25/2004Exhibits in case/cause filed  Exhibit toRespondents' brief on the merits, video tape (listed as Tab 4) (12)
08/25/2004Brief on the Merits  Respondents' brief on the merits
08/04/2004Corrected Notice sent to all counsel  corrected disp letter for respondents' brief, changed dates from Aug. 9 to Aug. 25 and Aug. 24 to Sept. 9
07/30/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Respondents' unopposed m/e/t to file respondents' brief was granted until August 9, 2004.  Reply brief due 08-24-04.  Briefs due n/l/t 3:00 pm, mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further req. for ext. of time will be disfavored.
07/29/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to Mr. Gsanger regarding unpaid filing fee
07/29/2004Notice requesting filing fee  Fee request sent to att., John Blaise Gsanger, for unpaid filing fee for m/e/t to file brief on the merits
07/29/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits filed on behalf of resp., Bill Inman et al.
07/06/2004Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's brief on the merits
06/25/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Petitioners' 2nd m/e/t to file brief granted until 07-06-04.  Resp. br due 07-26-04.  Reply br due 08-10-04.  Briefs due n/l/t 3:00 pm, mlbx rule d/n/a.
06/24/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Petitioners' second unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits
05/28/2004Record Received (See Remarks)  Inventory in remarks
05/14/2004Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pet's m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Pet's br due 6/28/04, Rsp br due 7/19/04, Reply br due 8/3/04.  All briefs due n/l/t 3:00 p.m.; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
05/14/2004Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Petitioner's unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits
04/27/2004Record Requested in Case  Emailed Patty Fowler @ 13th COA
04/27/2004Brief on the Merits Ordered  Pet brief is due 05-27-04, resp brief is due 06-16-04, reply brief is due 07-01-04; all briefs are due n/l/t 3:00 p.m., mlbx rule d/n/a
04/15/2008Case Stored  G02 Row 3 A-5 (5 vols) and B-1 (2 vols)
04/09/2008Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
04/04/2008Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDismissed
04/04/2008Motion to dismiss disposedFiling granted Unopposed motion to dismiss mo/re granted
03/18/2004Reply to Response  Petitioner's reply to the response to the pet. for review
03/17/2008Motion to dismiss  Unopposed motion to dismiss mo/re.  On behalf of Bill Inman, et al. (12)
03/17/2005Reply to Amicus Curiae Brief  Reply to response to the amicus curiae brief of Professor James White filed on behalf of Bill Inman, et al.
03/14/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03118906  Amicus Curiae Brief of Professor James J. White 2/1/05
03/04/2008Description of document returned to Supreme Court  Mail returned for J. Mitchell Clark.  Verified address w/ receptionist, and resent.
03/02/2004Case forwarded to Court 
03/01/2004Response to Petition  on behalf of Bill Inman, David Castro, and John Wilkins
02/25/2005Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  Petitioner's response to the Amicus Curiae brief of professor James J. White.  On behalf of DaimlerChrysler Corp.
02/23/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03118905  Amicus Curiae Brief on behalf of Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc.
02/19/2008Case forwarded to Court 
02/19/2008Motion for Rehearing  RSP's motion for reconsideration or clarification (12) filed on behalf of Bill Inman, et al.
02/17/2005Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to Mr. Beisner's office.  S/W Mr. Anderson requesting if he could please send us an electronic copy of the Amicus Mr. Beisner filed on 2/4/05.  Mr. Anderson said that he will get that to us.
02/17/2005Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to Mr. James J. White office.  Left message w/ Janice seeing if she could please send an electronic copy of the Amicus Curiae brief that was filed by Mr. White on 2/1/05.
02/04/2005Amicus Curiae Brief received  ON BEHALF OF PRODUCT LIABILITY ADVISORY COUNCIL, INC., MR. JOHN H. BEISNER, O'MELVENY & MYERS, L.L.P., 1625 EYE STREET, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C.  PHONE (202) 383-5370  FAX (202) 383-5414
02/01/2008Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
02/01/2008Dissenting opinion issued.Issued
02/01/2008Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause dismissed for want of jurisdiction
02/01/2005Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Professor James J. White.  By Professor James J. White, 625 S. State Street, RM 1035 LR, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1215. PH 734-764-9325. Fax 734-764-8309.
01/27/2004Appendix Filed  appendix to petitioner Daimlerchrysler Corp's pet. for review
01/27/2004Petition for Review  on behalf of Daimlerchrysler Corp.
01/19/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #03118904  Amicus Curiae Brief on behalf of Pacific Legal Foundation
01/18/2005Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Pacific Legal Foundation, By Deborah J. La Fetra, 3900 Lennane Drive , Suite 200, Sacramento CA 95834.  Phone 916-419-7111.  Fax 916-419-7747.
01/10/2006Letter Filed  Letter in response to pet's letter in which pet advised the Court of a recent holding in Everett V. TK-Taito, LLC.  On behalf of Bill Inman, et al.
01/06/2005Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioner by Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr.;  argued on behalf of respondents by William R. Edwards, III.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
04/15/2008Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 3 A-5 (5 vols) and B-1 (2 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Product Liability Advisory CouncilAmicus CuriaeMr. John H. Beisner
Pacific Legal FoundationAmicus CuriaeMs. Deborah J. La Fetra
Castro, DavidRespondentMr. Vernon N. Reaser Jr.
Mr. J. Mitchell Clark
Mr. William R. Edwards III
Wilkins, JohnRespondentMr. Steven A. Kanner
Mr. William H. London
White, James J.Amicus CuriaeProfessor James J. White
Daimlerchrysler Corporation PetitionerMs. Molly H. Hatchell
Mr. Richard A. Smith
Mr. Oscar Rey Rodriguez
Ms. Audrey Vicknair
Kathy A. Wisniewski
Mr. Mark Whitburn
Ms. Suellen Ratliff Perry
Charles A. Newman
Ms. Roberta J. Hegland
Mr. Mike A. Hatchell
Mr. Theodore J. Boutrous Jr.
Mr. William V. Dorsaneo III
Inman, BillRespondentMr. William R. Edwards
Mrs. Carol V. Gilden
Douglas A. Millen
Mr. John B. Gsanger
Court of Appeals Information:
Reversed/Remanded 
121 SW3d 862, 11-20-03 
13th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Dori Contreras 
Trial Court Information
County Court at Law No 3 
Nueces 
Honorable Hector De Pena 
00-61082-3