Supreme Court

Case: 04-0728    
04-0728
08/13/2004
Granted Motion to file Certified question
FAIRFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY 
STEPHENS MARTIN PAVING, LP; CARRIE BENNETT, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ROY EDWARD BENNETT, DECEASED, AND AS NEXT FRIEND OF LANE EDWARD BENNETT, CODY LEE BENNETT, AND APRIL ANNE BENNETT, MINORS 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
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.
02/22/2005Supplemental Brief filedAppellant in case Supplemental brief of appellant Fairfield Insurance Company.
12/20/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief on behalf of Texas Association of Builders & El Paso Association of Builders
11/23/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, by E. Thomas Bishop, Bishop & Hummert, P.C., 1600 Premier Place 5910 N. Central Expwy Dallas TX 75206 phone 214-987-8181 fax (214) 987-8180
11/22/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Unsolicited and Unfunded Amici, filed by Fred Simpson, Jackson & Walker LLP, 1100 Louisiana Ste 4200 Houston TX 77002 713-752-4200 and Randall Smith 257 Malone St. Houston TX 77007 713-752-4250.
11/17/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedAmicus Curiae On behalf of Texas Mutual Insurance Company
11/09/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedAmicus Curiae On behalf of Certain Underwrither at Lloyd's London, Phelps Dubar LLP, Ms. Kathleen Hopkins Alsina, 3040 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 900, Houston, TX 77056 (713) 626-1386 Fax (713) 626-1388
11/08/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedAmicus Curiae Of Admiral Insurance Co. (Robert D. Allen, Baker & McKenzie LLP, 2001 Ross Avenue, Suite 2300, Dallas, TX.  75201  (214) 978-3000 Fax (214) 978-3099
11/04/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief of Product Liability Advisory Council  Inc, submitted by att. Robert M. Randy Roach Jr., 1004 West Avenue, Austin, Tx., 78701 ph # 512-656-9655, fx #512-479-0409
11/03/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Administaff, Inc., Alcoa, Inc, American Chemistry Council, Inc., American Petroleum Institute, The Dow Chemical Co., Lyondell Chemical Co., and Union Carbid Corp., Atty: Macey Stokes, One Shell Plaza 910 Louisiana Houston TX 77002
10/18/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of United Policyholders.  atty by G. Andrew Veazey, Huval Veazey Felder & Aertker, LLC, 101 Feu Follett, Suite 101, Lafayette, LA 70598-0948, 337-234-5350, fax 337-234-5310.
10/11/2004Reply BriefAppellee in case Appellant's reply brief
09/27/2004Brief on the MeritsIntervenor Brief of appellee on behalf of Carrie Bennett, et al.
09/22/2004Brief on the MeritsAppellee in case Brief of appellee, Stephens Martin Paving, L.P.
09/20/2004Amicus Curiae Brief receivedOther than Petitioner, Respondent, Relator etc. Complex Insurance Claims Litigation Association amicus curiae
09/09/2004Brief on the MeritsAppellant in case Brief of Appellant Fairfield Insurance Company
08/13/2004Notice of Appeal filedAppellant in case Notice of appeal filed
08/13/2004Certified Question filedAppellant in case Certified question filed by US Court of Appeals/ 03-10982 Fairfield Insurance Co. v. Stephens Martin LP
USDC no. 1:03--CV-37
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/20/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief on behalf of Texas Association of Builders & El Paso Association of Builders
11/23/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, by E. Thomas Bishop, Bishop & Hummert, P.C., 1600 Premier Place 5910 N. Central Expwy Dallas TX 75206 phone 214-987-8181 fax (214) 987-8180
11/22/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Unsolicited and Unfunded Amici, filed by Fred Simpson, Jackson & Walker LLP, 1100 Louisiana Ste 4200 Houston TX 77002 713-752-4200 and Randall Smith 257 Malone St. Houston TX 77007 713-752-4250.
11/17/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Texas Mutual Insurance Company
11/15/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Brief of Amicus Curiae, Administaff, Inc., Alcoa, Inc., American Chemistry Council, Inc., American Petroleum Institute, The Dow Chemical Company, Lyondell Chemical Company, and Union Carbide Corporation;  EBrief #04072806
11/15/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Brief of Amicus Curiae, Product Liability Advisory Council;  EBrief #04072807
11/12/2004Call received  Call rec'd from the Fifth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals, requesting notices in this case.   (added to interested entities, giving notice)
11/09/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Certain Underwrither at Lloyd's London, Phelps Dubar LLP, Ms. Kathleen Hopkins Alsina, 3040 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 900, Houston, TX 77056 (713) 626-1386 Fax (713) 626-1388
11/09/2004Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Appellant by David M. Pruessner;  argued on behalf of appellees by Charles C. Self, III and Michael R. Cooper.
11/08/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  Of Admiral Insurance Co. (Robert D. Allen, Baker & McKenzie LLP, 2001 Ross Avenue, Suite 2300, Dallas, TX.  75201  (214) 978-3000 Fax (214) 978-3099
11/04/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief of Product Liability Advisory Council  Inc, submitted by att. Robert M. Randy Roach Jr., 1004 West Avenue, Austin, Tx., 78701 ph # 512-656-9655, fx #512-479-0409
11/04/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  United Policyholders' amicus curiae brief;  EBrief # 04072805
11/03/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Administaff, Inc., Alcoa, Inc, American Chemistry Council, Inc., American Petroleum Institute, The Dow Chemical Co., Lyondell Chemical Co., and Union Carbid Corp., Atty: Macey Stokes, One Shell Plaza 910 Louisiana Houston TX 77002
10/27/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Appellant's reply brief;  EBrief # 04072804
10/25/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  spoke to Christie @ G. Andrew Veazey's office and requested a Cert of Compliance for Amicus Curiae EBrief received 10/18.
10/19/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Carrie Bennett, et al., Appellees' Brief on the Merits;  EBrief # 04072803
10/18/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of United Policyholders.  atty by G. Andrew Veazey, Huval Veazey Felder & Aertker, LLC, 101 Feu Follett, Suite 101, Lafayette, LA 70598-0948, 337-234-5350, fax 337-234-5310.
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.
10/11/2004Reply Brief  Appellant's reply brief
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.
10/01/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  STEPHENS MARTIN PAVING, LP'S APPELLEES BRIEF;  EBRIEF # 04072802
09/27/2004Brief on the Merits  Brief of appellee on behalf of Carrie Bennett, et al.
09/24/2004Correction filed (See Remarks)  Letter sent to inform the court of the correct case number for amicus brief that was submitted on 09-20-04.  The correct case should have been 04-0728.  
09/22/2004Brief on the Merits  Brief of appellee, Stephens Martin Paving, L.P.
09/20/2004Amicus Curiae Brief received  Complex Insurance Claims Litigation Association amicus curiae
09/15/2004Electronic copies of brief posted to website  Appellant's ebrief for brief, EBRIEF# 04072801
09/09/2004Brief on the Merits  Brief of Appellant Fairfield Insurance Company
09/08/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  spoke w/Charles Self to confirm that he will share 20 min argument w/Michael R. Cooper.
09/05/2006Motion to Argue filed  Appellant Fairfield Insurance Co's motion for re-argument.
08/27/2004Certified Question accepted 
08/27/2004Case set for oral argument  Oral agrument is set for 11-9-04
08/27/2004Brief on the Merits Ordered  Appellant's brief is due n/l/t 3:00 p.m., 09-27-04, appellee's brief is due 10-18-04, mlbx rule d/n/a
08/27/2004Case set for oral argument 
08/27/2004Certified Question disposedCertified Question accepted
08/17/2004Case forwarded to Court 
08/16/2004Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to att., Mr. Pruessner, and Mr. Self to request filing fee of $62.50 each, to be overnighted; also advised both atty's the court needed original and 11 copies of all filings.      
08/13/2004Case Record Filed   Record filed in support of certified question, includes: brief of Fairfield Insurance Company, Reply brief of Fairfield Insurance Company, Brief of Carrie Bennett et al, Brief of Stephens Martin Paving, L.P., and record on appeal (1) of each
08/13/2004Letter Filed  Letter of additional authorities filed
08/13/2004Notice of Appeal filed  Notice of appeal filed
08/13/2004Docket Sheet from court of appeals or trial court filed  Docket sheet filed in support of certified question
08/13/2004Notice requesting filing fee  Fee request sent to Fairfield Insurance Co. and Stephens Martin LP, $62.50 each
08/13/2004Certified Question filed  Certified question filed by US Court of Appeals/ 03-10982 Fairfield Insurance Co. v. Stephens Martin LP
USDC no. 1:03--CV-37
04/16/2008Case Stored  G02 Row 3 B-2 (2 vols)
04/14/2008Record returned to Court of Appeals  RECORD RETURNED TO 5TH CIRCUIT COA - U.S. DISTRICT
03/09/2005Motion for leave to file supplemental brief disp.Filing granted Fairfield Insurance Co's m/l/f to file supplemental brief granted.
02/24/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04072808  Appellant's Supplemental Brief  Filed:  2/18/05
02/22/2005Supplemental Brief filed  Supplemental brief of appellant Fairfield Insurance Company.
02/22/2005Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Brief filed  Appellant Fairfield Insurance Company's motion for leave to file supplemental brief.
02/15/2008Concurring Opinion issued.Issued
02/15/2008Concurring Opinion issued.Issued
02/15/2008Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Denied Motion for re-argument denied
02/15/2008Opinion issuedCertified question answered by the Court
Calendars
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04/16/2008Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 3 B-2 (2 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Property Casualty Insurers Association of AmericaAmicus CuriaeMr. E. Thomas Bishop
Complex Insurance Claims Litigation AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Wade Crosnoe
Stephens Martin Paving LP AppelleeMr. Charles C. Self III
Bennett, CarrieIntervenorMr. Michael R. Cooper
Texas Association of Builders & El Paso Association of BuildersAmicus CuriaeMr. Mark L. Kincaid
Certain Underwrithers at Lloyd's LondonAmicus CuriaeMs. Kathleen Hopkins Alsina
Texas Mutual Insurance CompanyAmicus CuriaeMr. P. M. Schenkkan
Product Liability Advisory Council Inc. Amicus CuriaeMr. Robert M. Randy Roach Jr.
Unsolicited and Unfunded AmiciAmicus CuriaeMr. Randall L. Smith
Mr. Fred A. Simpson
Admiral Insurance Co.Amicus CuriaeMr. Robert D. Allen
Administaff, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMs. Macey Reasoner Stokes
Fairfield Insurance CompanyAppellantMr. Jes Alexander
Mr. David M. Pruessner
United PolicyholdersAmicus CuriaeMr. G. Andrew Veazey
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