Supreme Court

Case: 04-1120    
04-1120
12/17/2004
Petition for Writ of Mandamus
IN RE UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION, ET AL. 
 
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.
11/02/2005Reply BriefRelator Supplemental reply brief filed on behalf of Union Carbide Corporation et al.
10/26/2005Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Response of real party in interest, Certain Real Parties in interest, to relators' supplemental brief on the effect of Senate Bill 15 on this consolidated proceeding.
10/12/2005Brief on the MeritsRelator Supplemental brief filed by relator Union Carbide.  Brief that addresses the effect on these consolidated mandamus proceedings of Senate Bill 15, Requested by Court via letter 9/27/05.
09/14/2005Supplemental Brief filedReal Parties in Interest Supplemental brief on the merits.  On behalf of real party in interest Owens-Illinois, Inc.
08/26/2005Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London.  filed by Kathleen Hopkins Alsina of Phelps Dunbar LLP, 3040 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 900, Houston TX 77056.  Phone 713-626-1386  Fax 713-626-1388.
05/20/2005Reply BriefRelator Relator, Union Carbide Corp., et al.'s consolidated reply brief on the merits.  Orig and copies filed in this case number.
05/05/2005Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest On behalf of Owens-Illinois, Inc. and Centerpoint Energy, Inc.  Real party in interest's brief on the merits.
05/05/2005Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Brief on the merits filed by "Certain" Real parties in interest.
05/02/2005Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of The Coalition for Litigation Justice, Inc.  Filed by David A. Chaumette of Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P., 600 Travis, Suite 1600, Houston TX 77002.  Ph 713/227-8008.  Fax 713/227-9508.
04/15/2005Brief on the MeritsRelator Consolidated brief on the merits filed on behalf of the Relators'
02/11/2005Reply to ResponseRelator On behalf of Union Carbide Corp., et al.
01/25/2005Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest On behalf of Certain Parties in Interest.
01/25/2005Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest On behalf of Owens-Illinois, Inc.
01/25/2005Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest Response to mandamus filed on behalf of Centerpoint Energy Inc.
01/25/2005Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest On behalf of Harry Squire, Jr.
12/17/2004Appendix FiledRelator Appendix attached to pet. for review.
12/17/2004Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator Pet. for writ of mandamus filed on behalf of Union Carbide Corpoartion et al.  
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/29/2004Motion to Consolidate filed  Joint motion to consolidate mandamus proceedings.  On behalf of relators in the case number 04-1120 & 04-1121.
12/21/2004Case forwarded to Court 
12/17/2004Case Record Filed   Consolidated record filed in support of mandamus (see contents) original record file in this case, doc rec'd in 04-1121
12/17/2004Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to pet. for review.
12/17/2004Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  Pet. for writ of mandamus filed on behalf of Union Carbide Corpoartion et al.  
12/15/2005Status report filed  Joint Status report.  On behalf of Union Carbide, ExxonMobil Corp., and Certain real parties in interest.
11/15/2005Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to let attys know that motion to postpone oral argument set for 11/16/05 has been granted.  Date & Time - TBA at a later date.
11/15/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112020  Owens-Illinois's Response in Support of Petition of ExxonMobile 1/25/05
11/15/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112019  Owens-Illinois's Response in Support of Petition of Union Carbide 1/25/05
11/15/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112018  Centerpoint's Response in Support of Petition of Union Carbide 1/25/05
11/15/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112017  Centerpoint's Response in Support of Petition of ExxonMobile 1/25/05
11/15/2005Motion to re-set submission date disposedFiling granted Joint motion to postpone oral argument (consolidated w/ 04-1121) granted.  Date & time to be announced at a later date.  Status report due by 12/15/05
11/15/2005Motion to re-set submission date filed.  Joint motion to postpone oral argument filed on behalf of Union Carbide Corporation, Exxon Mobil Corporation and certain real parties in interest  
11/14/2005Call received  RELATOR WONDERS WHY WE'RE HAVING ARGUMENT B/C CASE IS PARTLY AND LIKELY TO BECOME THE OTHER PART MOOT.  AW TALKED TO COURT.  PARTIES LIKELY TO FILE MO TO POSTPONE ARGUMENT.
11/10/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112016  Certain Real Parties' Supplemental Response Brief 10/26/05
11/10/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112015  Amicus Curiae Brief of Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's of London 8/26/05
11/10/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112014  Relators' Supplemental Reply Brief 11/2/05
11/10/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112013  Relators' Supplemental Brief 10/12/05
11/10/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112012  Owens-Illinois Real Parties' Supplemental Brief on the Merits 9/14/05
11/10/2005Phone call from Clerk's Office  to Stephen Tipps, Brady Edwards, Brent Rosethal, and Amicus Atty Kathleen Asina, requested ebriefs not received yet.
11/02/2005Reply Brief  Supplemental reply brief filed on behalf of Union Carbide Corporation et al.
10/26/2005Brief on the Merits  Response of real party in interest, Certain Real Parties in interest, to relators' supplemental brief on the effect of Senate Bill 15 on this consolidated proceeding.
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.
10/12/2005Brief on the Merits  Supplemental brief filed by relator Union Carbide.  Brief that addresses the effect on these consolidated mandamus proceedings of Senate Bill 15, Requested by Court via letter 9/27/05.
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.
09/27/2005Supreme Court requests parties to file additonal briefs  The Court requests parties address  the effect on these consolidated mandamus proceedings (w/04-1121) of Senate Bill 15 (Act of May 16, 2005, 79th Leg., R.S., ch. 97 (2005)).  Rel's br due 10/12/05, RLP's br due 10/26/05, Reply br due 11/2/05 due n/l/t 3:00 p.m.; mlbx rule d/n/a
09/22/2005Response to Motion filed  Objection to the motion of real pary in interest Owens-Illinois, Inc. to supplement its brief on the merits.  On behalf of Certain Real Parties in interest.
09/21/2005Motion to dismiss  Motion to dismiss petitions for writ of mandamus as moot.  On behalf of Certain Parites in Interest.
09/19/2005Letter Filed  On behalf of Union Carbide and ExxonMobil.  Relator's would like to bring certain developments to the Court's attention.
09/16/2005Additional Copies received  Additional copies of motion to supplement brief on the merits filed on behalf of Owens-illinois Inc.
09/14/2005Supplemental Brief filed  Supplemental brief on the merits.  On behalf of real party in interest Owens-Illinois, Inc.
09/14/2005Motion to supplement filed  Real Party in interest Owens-Illinois, Inc's motion to supplement its brief on the merits.
09/06/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112011  Amicus Curiae Brief of The Coalition for Litigation Justice, Inc.  5/2/05
08/26/2005Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London.  filed by Kathleen Hopkins Alsina of Phelps Dunbar LLP, 3040 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 900, Houston TX 77056.  Phone 713-626-1386  Fax 713-626-1388.
08/26/2005Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Consolidated with #04-1121
08/26/2005Mandamus Set to Argue 
08/26/2005Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedCase set for oral argument
07/05/2005Notice received  Notice of change of name for law firm for real parties in interest Owens-Illinois, Inc. and Centerpoint Energy, Inc.  updated cm w/ new firm name.
05/27/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112010  Relators' Consolidated Reply Brief on the Merits   5/20/05
05/27/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112010  Relators' Consolidated Reply Brief on the Merits 5/20/05
05/23/2005Amended Certificate  Amended certificate of service filed on behalf of Union Carbide Corporation et al.  
05/20/2005Reply Brief  Relator, Union Carbide Corp., et al.'s consolidated reply brief on the merits.  Orig and copies filed in this case number.
05/09/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112009  Owens-Illinois & CenterPoint Real Parties' Brief on the Merits 5/5/05
05/09/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112008  Certain Real Parties' Brief on the Merits 5/5/05
05/09/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112007  Certain Real Parties' Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus 1/25/05
05/09/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112006  H. Squire, Jr.'s Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus 1/25/05
05/05/2005Brief on the Merits  On behalf of Owens-Illinois, Inc. and Centerpoint Energy, Inc.  Real party in interest's brief on the merits.
05/05/2005Brief on the Merits  Brief on the merits filed by "Certain" Real parties in interest.
05/02/2005Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of The Coalition for Litigation Justice, Inc.  Filed by David A. Chaumette of Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P., 600 Travis, Suite 1600, Houston TX 77002.  Ph 713/227-8008.  Fax 713/227-9508.
04/29/2005Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted David A. Chaumette's motion in support of Mark A. Behren of admission for pro hac vice and Behren's motion for admission pro hac vice are granted.
04/29/2005Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted David A. Chaumette's motion in support of Victor E. Schwartz of admission for pro hac vice and Schwartz's motion for admission pro hac vice are granted.
04/29/2005Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted David A. Chaumette's motion in support of pro hac vice admission of non-resident attys Clifton S. Elgarten & Lynn E. Parseghian of Crowell & Moring 1001 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W., Washington, D.C. 2004-2595 is granted
04/28/2005Document received (See Remarks)  Motion of resident counsel in support of admission pro hac vice of Clifton S. Elgarten and Lynn E. Parseghian.  Filed by Texas attorney David A. Chaumette, amicus for Coalition for Litigation Justice, Inc.
04/28/2005Miscellaneous Motion  Clifton S. Elgarten and Lynn E. Parseghian motion for pro hac vice admission.  Amicus for Coalition for Litigation Justice Inc.
04/28/2005Document received (See Remarks)  Motion of resident counsel in support of admission pro hac vice of Mark A. Behrens.  Filed by Texas attorney David A. Chaumette, amicus for Coalition for Litigation Justice, Inc.
04/28/2005Miscellaneous Motion  Mark A. Behren's motion for admission pro hac vice.  Amicus for Coalition for Litigation Justice, Inc.
04/28/2005Document received (See Remarks)  Motion of resident counsel in support of admission pro hac vice of Victor E. Schwartz.  Filed by Texas attorney David A. Chaumette, amicus for Coalition for Litigation Justice, Inc.
04/28/2005Miscellaneous Motion  Victor E. Schwartz' motion for admission pro hac vice.  Amicus Curiae for Coalition for Litigation Justice, Inc.
04/18/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112005  Relators' Consolidated Brief on the Merits 4/15/05
04/18/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112004  ExxonMobil's Reply Brief 2/11/05
04/18/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112003  Union Carbide's Reply Brief 2/17/05
04/18/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112002  ExxonMobil's Petition for Writ of Mandamus 12/17/04
04/18/2005Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #04112001  Union Carbide's Petition for Writ of Mandamus 12/17/04
04/15/2005Brief on the Merits  Consolidated brief on the merits filed on behalf of the Relators'
03/30/2006Case Stored  G02/12-H-5
03/24/2006Motion to supplement disposedFiling dismissed as moot Real Party in interest Owens-Illinois, Inc's motion to supplement its brief on the merits dismissed as moot.
03/24/2006Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedDismissed
03/24/2006Motion to dismiss disposedFiling granted Motion to dismiss petitions for writ of mandamus as moot granted
03/16/2005Brief on the Merits Ordered  Consolidated Brief on the merits requested w/ 04-1121:  Rel br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 4/15/05; Rsp br due 5/5/05; Reply br due 5/20/05; mlbx rule d/n/a
03/16/2005Cases consolidated by Supreme Court  Case consolidated w/ Case No. 04-1121
03/16/2005Motion to Consolidate disposedFiling granted Joint motion to consolidate mandamus proceedings w/ case no. 04-1121 granted.
03/02/2006Status report filed  Supplemental joint status report.  On behalf of Union Carbide Corp., ExxonMobil Corp., and Certain Real Parties in Interest.
02/11/2005Reply to Response  On behalf of Union Carbide Corp., et al.
01/25/2005Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  On behalf of Certain Parties in Interest.
01/25/2005Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  On behalf of Owens-Illinois, Inc.
01/25/2005Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  Response to mandamus filed on behalf of Centerpoint Energy Inc.
01/25/2005Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  On behalf of Harry Squire, Jr.
01/10/2005Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Response requested to petition for writ of mandamus due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on January 25, 2005; mlbx rule d/n/a
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
03/30/2006Case StoredCase stored.G02/12-H-5
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
The Dow Chemical Company RelatorMs. Sarah Elizabeth Iiams
Mr. Lawrence Emerson Abbott
Mr. Arthur R. Almquist
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, LondonAmicus CuriaeMs. Kathleen Hopkins Alsina
Centerpoint Energy Inc. Real Party in Interest Ms. Sandra Thourot Krider
Mr. Brady Sherrod Edwards
Squire, Jr., HarryReal Party in Interest Aaryn K. Giblin
Mr. Bryan O. Blevins Jr.
Mr. Colin D. Moore
Mr. John Cowan
Adams, Audrey AmeliaReal Party in Interest Mr. Steven T. Baron
Ms. LeAnne Jackson
Mr. Michael J. Hanners
Mr. Russell W. Budd
Mr. Kevin Duane McHargue
Aaryn K. Giblin
Mr. Brent M. Rosenthal
Coalition for Litigation Justice, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. Victor E. Schwartz
Mr. David A. Chaumette
Ms. Lynn E. Parseghian
Mr. Mark A. Behrens
Mr. Clifton S. Elgarten
Union Carbide Corporation RelatorMr. David Clayton Searle
Ms. Amy D. Maddux
Mr. F. Walter Conrad Jr.
Mr. Stephen G. Tipps
Ms. Cynthia G. Crawford
Certain Teed Corporation RelatorMs. Paula Heirtzler Blazek
Kelly-Moore Corporation RelatorMr. Todd N. Wade
General Electric Company RelatorMs. Kay Andrews
Owens-Illinois, Inc.Real Party in Interest Mr. Robert H. Riley
Ms. Sandra Thourot Krider
Mr. Brady Sherrod Edwards
Court of Appeals Information:
Denied 
145 SW3d 805, 09-23-04 
14th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Per Curiam 
Trial Court Information
11th District Court 
Harris 
Honorable Mark D. Davidson 
2004-03964