Supreme Court

Case: 04-1121    
04-1121
12/17/2004
Petition for Writ of Mandamus
IN RE EXXONMOBIL CORPORATION 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/07/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
04/15/2005Brief on the MeritsRelator Consolidated brief on the merits filed on behalf of relators'
02/17/2005Reply to ResponseRelator Reply filed on behalf of Exxonmobil Corporation
01/25/2005Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest On behalf of Certain Real 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 FiledRespondent 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 mandamus.
12/17/2004Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator On behalf of ExxonMobil Corporation.
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 
12/17/2004Document received (See Remarks)  Record to the mandamus.  All originals filed in Case number 04-1120.  Record includes:  Vol 1-3, Vol 4A-4G, and vol 5 (one copy of each record).
12/17/2004Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to mandamus.
12/17/2004Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  On behalf of ExxonMobil Corporation.
12/15/2005Document received (See Remarks)  Joint Status report.  On behalf of Union Carbide, ExxonMobil Corp., and Certain real parties in interest.  (originals filed in 04-1120)
11/15/2005Document received (See Remarks)  Joint motion to postpone oral argument, original filed in 04-1120.
11/02/2005Document received (See Remarks)  Supplemental reply brief filed on behalf of Union Carbide Corporation et al.  
10/26/2005Document received (See Remarks)  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. (filed in 04-1120)
10/12/2005Document received (See Remarks)  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.  originals filed in 04-1120
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/04-1120) 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
09/21/2005Document received (See Remarks)  Motion to dismiss petitions for writ of mandamus as moot.  On behalf of Certain Parites in Interest.
09/19/2005Document received (See Remarks)  On behalf of Union Carbide and ExxonMobil.  Relator's would like to bring certain developments to the Court's attention. originals filed in 04-1120.
09/14/2005Document received (See Remarks)  Supplemental brief on the merits.  On behalf of real party in interest Owens-Illinois, Inc.  originals in 04-1120
09/14/2005Document received (See Remarks)  Real Party in interest Owens-Illinois, Inc's motion to supplement its brief on the merits.  originals in 04-1120
08/26/2005Document received (See Remarks)  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.  Original filed in 04-1120.
08/26/2005Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Consolidated with #04-1120
08/26/2005Mandamus Set to Argue 
08/26/2005Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedCase set for oral argument
07/05/2005Document received (See Remarks)  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.
05/23/2005Document received (See Remarks)  Amended certificate of service filed on behalf of Union Carbide Corporation et al.
05/20/2005Document received (See Remarks)  Relator, Union Carbide Corp., et al.'s consolidated reply brief on the merits.  Orig and copies filed in 04-1120.
05/05/2005Document received (See Remarks)  On behalf of Owens-Illinois, Inc. and Centerpoint Energy, Inc.  Real party in interest's brief on the merits.
05/05/2005Document received (See Remarks)  Brief on the merits filed by "Certain" Real parties in interest.
05/02/2005Document received (See Remarks)  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.  all copies filed in 04-1120.
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's motion to appear pro hac vice.  Amicus for Coalition for Litigation Justice, Inc.
04/15/2005Brief on the Merits  Consolidated brief on the merits filed on behalf of relators'
03/30/2006Case Stored  G02/12-H-5
03/24/2006Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedDismissed
03/16/2005Brief on the Merits Ordered  Consolidated brief on the merits requested (w/04-1120):  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/ 04-1120
03/16/2005Motion to Consolidate disposedFiling granted Joint motion to consolidate mandamus proceedings w/ 04-1120 granted
03/02/2006Document received (See Remarks)  Supplemental joint status report.  On behalf of Union Carbide Corp., ExxonMobil Corp., and Certain Real Parties in Interest.
02/17/2005Reply to Response  Reply filed on behalf of Exxonmobil Corporation
02/14/2005Call received  Call received from Mr. Searle they will not be filing a reply in this case b/c they are not a party to it.  They only represent Union Carbid. They just included both case numbers on reply in 04-1120 on assumption that the motion to consolidate is granted.
02/11/2005Phone call from Clerk's Office  called Mr. Searle's office s/w Nora.  Let her know that they need to send us an original and 11 copies of the reply to response to mand.  She said that we should receive it by Tuesday Feb 15.
01/25/2005Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  On behalf of Certain Real 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▲▼
Squire, Jr., HarryReal Party in Interest Mr. Colin D. Moore
Mr. Bryan O. Blevins Jr.
Mr. John Cowan
Aaryn K. Giblin
Coalition for Litigation Justice, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMs. Lynn E. Parseghian
Mr. David A. Chaumette
Mr. Clifton S. Elgarten
Adams, Audrey AmeliaReal Party in Interest Mr. Russell W. Budd
Ms. LeAnne Jackson
Mr. Kevin Duane McHargue
Mr. Michael J. Hanners
Mr. Brent M. Rosenthal
Mr. Steven T. Baron
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Real Party in Interest Mr. Brady Sherrod Edwards
Ms. Sandra Thourot Krider
Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, LondonAmicus CuriaeMs. Kathleen Hopkins Alsina
ExxonMobil Corporation RelatorMr. Robert Philip Scott
Mr. J. Eric Toher
Ms. Amy Eikel
Mr. Reagan W. Simpson
Ms. Glenna M. Kyle
Mr. Gary D. Elliston
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