Supreme Court

Case: 06-0065    
06-0065
01/26/2006
Third Petition for Review originally filed as 53.7(f)
MARY ANGELINE FINKE, ET AL. 
ROBERT MORRELL, ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
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10/20/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/19/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/18/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/17/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/16/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/15/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
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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.
11/02/2007Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filedEvent related to first petition filed in case. Reply in support of mo/re.  On behalf of pet #1, Arlington Memorial Hosp. Foundation, Inc., et al. (12)
10/30/2007Response to Motion for RehearingRespondent Petitioner #3's Response to #1 and #2's motions for rehearing, (12) filed on behalf of Robert and Donna Morrell.  
10/01/2007Motion for Rehearing for pet #2 Rehearing filed in Petition for Review Mary Angeline Finke, M.D., et al.'s mo/re.  (12)
09/07/2007Motion for RehearingRehearing filed in Petition for Review On behalf of pet #1, Arlington Memorial Hospital, et al. (12)
08/13/2007Reply BriefEvent related to first petition filed in case. Reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of pet. #1, Arlington Memorial Hospital Found, et al. (12)
06/07/2007Reply BriefEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Pets' reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of pet#2 Mary Angeline Finke, M.D., et al. (12)
06/07/2007Reply BriefEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Pets' reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of (pet. #3) Robert and Donna Morrell. (12)
05/23/2007Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's brief on the merits filed on behalf of pet. #3, Robert and Donna Morrell. (12)
05/23/2007Brief on the MeritsRespondent Mary Angeline Finke, M.D., et al (pet#2) rsp brief on the merits
05/23/2007Brief on the MeritsRespondent Arlington Memorial Hospital Foundation (pet#1) resp brief on the merits
04/02/2007Brief on the MeritsEvent related to first petition filed in case. Pet #1 Arlington Memorial Hospital, et al's petitioners brief on the merits.
04/02/2007Brief on the MeritsEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Pet #2 Mary Angeline Finke, et al's petitioners brief on the merits.
04/02/2007Brief on the MeritsEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Pet #3, Robert and Donna Morrell's petitioners brief on the merits.
06/26/2006Reply to ResponsePetitioner Pet #3 Robert and Donna Morrell's reply in support of pet/rev.
06/05/2006Response to PetitionRespondent Pet #1 Arlington Memorial Hospital, et al's response to pet#3.
06/05/2006Response to PetitionRespondent Pet #2 Mary Angeline Finke, M.D. and Obstetrical & Gynecological Associates response to pet/rev. #3.
05/11/2006Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Brief of amicus curiae Hospital Corporation of American, Inc. by atty., Michelle E. Robberson, 900 Jackson Street, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas   75202 ph # 214-712-9500, fx # 214-712-9540
05/10/2006Reply to ResponsePetitioner Pet #1 Arlington Memorial Hospital Foundation, et al's reply in support of pet/rev.
05/10/2006Reply to ResponsePetitioner Pet #2 Mary Angeline Finke, M.D.'s reply in support of pet/rev.
05/01/2006Petition for Review #3Petitioner Pet #3 on behalf of Robert and Donna Morrell.
04/24/2006Response to PetitionRespondent Response on behalf of pet #3 Robert and Donna Morrell to pet#1 and pet#2.
03/01/2006Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached.
03/01/2006Petition for Review #2Petitioner On behalf of pet #2 Mary Angeline Finke and Obstrtrical & Gynecological Associates of Arlington.
03/01/2006Appendix FiledPetitioner Appendix attached to petition for review (seq #1)
03/01/2006Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for review filed on behalf of Arlington Memorial Hosital Foundation et al.  (seq #1)
Case Events
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10/20/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/19/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/18/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
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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.
01/22/2008Record returned to Court of Appeals  RECORD RETURNED TO THE COURT OF APPEALS
01/22/2008Case Stored  G02 ROW 4 D-1
01/11/2008Notice sent to Court of Appeals  Final Order sent to the Court of Appeals
01/11/2008Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
01/11/2008Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
11/05/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006521  AMHF - Reply in Support of Rehearing  Filed: 11/02/07
11/05/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006520  Morrell - Response to Motions for Rehearing  Filed: 10/30/07
11/02/2007Additional Copies received  (12) Extras copies of reply to rehearing.  On behalf of Arlington Memorial Hosp., et al.
11/02/2007Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filed  Reply in support of mo/re.  On behalf of pet #1, Arlington Memorial Hosp. Foundation, Inc., et al. (12)
10/30/2007Response to Motion for Rehearing  Petitioner #3's Response to #1 and #2's motions for rehearing, (12) filed on behalf of Robert and Donna Morrell.  
10/29/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006519  Finke - Motion for Rehearing  Filed:  10/01/07
10/17/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006518  AMHF - Motion for Rehearing  Filed:  09/07/07
10/15/2007Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to both motions for rehearing due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 10/30/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
10/03/2007Letter Filed  Pet. #3, Robert Morrell, et al., waive the filing of a response to Pet. #2, Mary Angeline Finke's mo/re.  (3)
10/02/2007Case forwarded to Court 
10/01/2007Motion for Rehearing for pet #2   Mary Angeline Finke, M.D., et al.'s mo/re.  (12)
09/17/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted M/e/t to file mo/re granted.  Mo/re due 10/1/07.
09/13/2007Letter Filed  Letter informing court that they will not file a response to Pet#2 Mary Angeline Finke, M.D.'s motion to extend time to file Pet Rev. (4) incorporated with Response Waiver to Pet#1 Arlington Memorial Hospital's MO/RE, filed on behalf of Robert and Donna Morrell
09/13/2007Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver to Pet#1 Arlington Memorial Hospital's MO/RE, filed on behalf of Robert and Donna Morrell, (4) incorporated w/ letter informing court that they will not file a response to Pet#2 Mary Angeline Finke, M.D.'s motion to extend time to file Pet Rev.
09/11/2007Case forwarded to Court 
09/10/2007Phone call from Clerk's Office  to Mr. Charles Frazier.  Re: $10 filing fee for m/e/t to file mo/re.  Spoke w/Janis, Mr. Frazier's secretary, and she will mail the filing fee today.
09/07/2007Phone call from Clerk's Office  to Mr. Charles Frazier.  Re: $10 filing fee for m/e/t to file mo/re.  Left message on the AM of Mr. Frazier's secretary.
09/07/2007Motion for Rehearing  On behalf of pet #1, Arlington Memorial Hospital, et al. (12)
09/07/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  M/E/T to file mo/re.  On behalf of pet #2, Mary Angeline Finke, M.D., et al. (12)
08/24/2007Petition for Review disposedDenied
08/24/2007Petition for Review disposedDenied
08/24/2007Petition for Review disposedDenied
08/17/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006517 AMHF – Reply Brief on the Merits  Filed: 08/13/07
08/13/2007Reply Brief  Reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of pet. #1, Arlington Memorial Hospital Found, et al. (12)
07/02/2007Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  Pet. #2 lead counsel, Mr. Charles T. Frazier, Jr. will be on vacation; Sept. 10-24, 2007. (3)
06/28/2007Call received  Attorneys Jung and Gilstrap called BH on conference call.  They stated that none of the claims have been totally settled.  Any issue before the Court can still effect the bottom line of the settlement agreement.  The settlement takes into accoutn any possible resolution by the Court.  All issues are still alive.
06/28/2007Phone call from Clerk's Office  BH called attorney Frank Gilstrap regarding Joint Motion to Lift Abatement and Set Briefing Schedule.  Mr. Gilstrap said he would call Mr. Jung.  BH said parties could send letter or arrange a conference call with him to discuss what claims remain pending.
06/27/2007Phone call from Clerk's Office  BH called attorney Michael Jung to discuss Amended Joint Motion to Lift Abatement and Set Briefing Schedule.  Left voicemail message.
06/20/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Form Letter sent in response to motion for extension of time Standard letter sent in response to Arlington Memorial Hospital's (Pet#1) m/e/t to file extension of time to file reply brief on the merits.
06/11/2007Call made to request electronic copies of briefs  Call made spoke w/Janis and requested ebrief for Finke -  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on 4/2/07.
06/08/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006516  Finke - Petitioners' Reply Brief on the Merits 6/7/07
06/08/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006515  Morrell - Petitioners' Reply Brief on the Merits 6/7/07
06/08/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed M/E/T to file Reply Brief (12) filed on behalf of Pet. #1 Arlington Memorial Hospital.
06/07/2007Reply Brief  Pets' reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of pet#2 Mary Angeline Finke, M.D., et al. (12)
06/07/2007Reply Brief  Pets' reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of (pet. #3) Robert and Donna Morrell. (12)
06/04/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006514  AMHF - Respondents' Brief on the Merits 5/23/07
05/24/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006513  Finke - Respondents' Brief on the Merits 5/23/07
05/24/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006512  Morrell - Respondents' Brief on the Merits 5/23/07
05/23/2007Brief on the Merits  Respondent's brief on the merits filed on behalf of pet. #3, Robert and Donna Morrell. (12)
05/23/2007Brief on the Merits  Mary Angeline Finke, M.D., et al (pet#2) rsp brief on the merits
05/23/2007Brief on the Merits  Arlington Memorial Hospital Foundation (pet#1) resp brief on the merits
05/14/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Morrells' Unopposed Motion to Exceed Page Limits granted
05/04/2007Motion for Extension of Length of Brief filed  Morrells' Unopposed Motion to Exceed Page Limits (12)
04/19/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Joint M/E/T to file Respondents' Briefs granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 5/23/07; Reply br due 6/7/07; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
04/11/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Joint M/E/T to file Respondents' Briefs. (12).
04/10/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006509  Morrell - Reply Brief 6/26/06
04/10/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006508  Finke - Response to Petition 6/5/06
04/10/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006507  AMHF - Response to Petitions 6/5/06
04/10/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006506  Finke - Reply Brief 5/10/06
04/10/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006505  AMHF - Reply Brief 5/10/06
04/10/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006504  Morrell - Petition for Review 5/1/06
04/10/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006503  Morrell - Response to Petitions 4/24/06
04/10/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006502  Finke - Petition for Review 3/1/06
04/10/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006501  AMHF - Petition for Review 3/1/06
04/10/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006511  Morrell - Petitioners' Brief on the Merits 4/2/07
04/10/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06006510  AMHF - Petitioners' Brief on the Merits 4/2/07
04/02/2007Brief on the Merits  Pet #1 Arlington Memorial Hospital, et al's petitioners brief on the merits.
04/02/2007Brief on the Merits  Pet #2 Mary Angeline Finke, et al's petitioners brief on the merits.
04/02/2007Brief on the Merits  Pet #3, Robert and Donna Morrell's petitioners brief on the merits.
03/01/2007Abatement Order Lifted  Abatement order issued 10/13/06 lifted
03/01/2007Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Joint Motion to Lift Abatement and Set Briefing Schedule granted.  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 4/2/07; Rsp br due 4/23/07; Reply br due 5/8/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
02/22/2007Amendment to Motion filed   Amended joint motion to lift abatement and set briefing schedule.  On behalf of all parties that have filed petitions for review.
02/21/2007Phone call from Clerk's Office  BH spoke to Mr. Jung.  Told him that the motion states "[t]he settlement does renderappellate relief futile."  Mr. Jung agreed that he had intended to say the opposite and would file an amended motion.
02/15/2007Miscellaneous Motion  Joint motion to lift abatement and set briefing schedule.  On behalf of all parties that have filed petitions for review.
01/03/2007Call received  As requested by the Court, Mr. Jung called to advise the court that the abatement hearing has been postponed until 01-19-07.    
12/01/2006Phone call from Clerk's Office  BH SPOKE TO MR. JUNG WHO REPRESENTS ARLINGTON MEMORIAL.  HE SAID THAT A HEARING HAD BEEN SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK ON ENTRY OF THE PARTIAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, BUT THE HEARING HAD BEEN PASSED.  ANOTHER HEARING IS SET FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2006.  BH ASKED THAT SOMEONE CALL TO INFORM THE COURT OF THE OUTCOME OF THE HEARING.
11/01/2006Call received  Call from Mr. Charlie Frazier regarding the briefing schedule.  I informed Mr. Frazier that per Blake there is not a briefing schedule b/c the case has been abated.  
10/18/2006Letter Received  Letter from Petitioner #1 - Arlington Memorial Hospital regarding the abatement order issued 10/13.  He wanted to know why the briefing schedule calendars remained on the website and why the order referred to a mandamus. (1)
10/13/2006Order of the Court IssuedMatter in Supreme Court of Texas Abated The Joint Motion for Interlocutory Remand, filed on September 25, 2006, is granted in part and denied in part, and this case is ABATED.  The petitions are abated and remanded to the trial court to consider the parties' partial settlement agreement.  It is the responsibility of the parties to immediately notify this Court about any changes in status in the settlement proceedings
10/13/2006Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted in part and denied in part Joint motion for interlocutory remand granted in part and denied in part.  The appeal is abated and remanded to the trial court to consider the parties' partial settlement agreement.
09/25/2006Miscellaneous Motion  Joint motion for interlocutory remand.  On behalf of Arlington Memorial Hospital, et al.; Mary Angeline Finke, M.D., et al.; and Robert Morrell, et al.
09/21/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Joint m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 11/10/06; Rsp br due 11/30/06; Reply br due 12/15/06; mlbx rule d/n/a
09/20/2006Case Record Filed   inventory in remarks.
09/20/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Joint motion for extension of time to file brief of petitioners filed on behalf of Arlington Memorial Hospital, et al., and Robert and Donna Morrell  (pet #1 and pet #3)
09/11/2006Record Requested in Case 
09/11/2006Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 10/11/06; Rsp br due 10/31/06; Reply br due 11/15/06 mlbx rule d/n/a
08/31/2006Call received  DAVID KELTNER CALLED BH TO SAY THERE IS A PARTIAL SETTLEMENT.  HE THINKS THERE WILL BE A FULL SETTLEMENT.
06/30/2006Call received  MEDIATOR CALLED; PART OR ALL OF CASE SETTLED; EXPECT MOTION TO ABATE SO SETTLEMENT CAN BE HASHED OUT
06/26/2006Reply to Response  Pet #3 Robert and Donna Morrell's reply in support of pet/rev.
06/06/2006Notice received  Notice of Attorney's Lein.  The Richardson Law Firm by and through Charles Richardson is providing this notice of their atty's lein claimed against a portion of the proceeds received by the Morrell's related to the trial and judgement rendered.
06/05/2006Response to Petition  Pet #1 Arlington Memorial Hospital, et al's response to pet#3.
06/05/2006Response to Petition  Pet #2 Mary Angeline Finke, M.D. and Obstetrical & Gynecological Associates response to pet/rev. #3.
05/11/2006Amicus Curiae Brief received  Brief of amicus curiae Hospital Corporation of American, Inc. by atty., Michelle E. Robberson, 900 Jackson Street, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas   75202 ph # 214-712-9500, fx # 214-712-9540
05/11/2006Response Waiver filed  Pet #2 Mary Angeline Finke MD, et al. files this waiver of their response to petition #3, Robert and Donna Morrell.
05/10/2006Reply to Response  Pet #1 Arlington Memorial Hospital Foundation, et al's reply in support of pet/rev.
05/10/2006Reply to Response  Pet #2 Mary Angeline Finke, M.D.'s reply in support of pet/rev.
05/05/2006Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response of Pet#1&Pet#2 to Robert Morrell, et al's petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 6/5/06; mlbx rule d/n/a
05/02/2006Case forwarded to Court 
05/01/2006Petition for Review #3  Pet #3 on behalf of Robert and Donna Morrell.
04/24/2006Response to Petition  Response on behalf of pet #3 Robert and Donna Morrell to pet#1 and pet#2.
04/12/2006Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Unopposed motion to modify page limits granted
04/07/2006Miscellaneous Motion  Unopposed motion to modify page limits filed on behalf of Robert and Donna Morrell
03/29/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Cross Pet#3 Robert & Donna Morrell's m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Petition for review due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. on 5/1/06.
03/27/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Pet #3 Robert and Donna Morrell's unopposed m/e/t to file cross-petition for review.
03/24/2006Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to both petitions for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 4/24/06; mlbx rule d/n/a
03/21/2006Case forwarded to Court 
03/21/2006Case forwarded to Court 
03/13/2006Response Waiver filed  On behalf of Robert Morrell, et al.  Waiver to both petitions for review.
03/02/2006Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to atty. P. Michael Jung, regarding unpaid filing for pet. for review.
03/02/2006Notice requesting filing fee  Fee request sent to atty, Michael Jung, regarding unpaid filing fee for pet for review.
03/01/2006Appendix Filed  appendix attached.
03/01/2006Petition for Review #2  On behalf of pet #2 Mary Angeline Finke and Obstrtrical & Gynecological Associates of Arlington.
03/01/2006Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to petition for review (seq #1)
03/01/2006Petition for Review  Petition for review filed on behalf of Arlington Memorial Hosital Foundation et al.  (seq #1)
02/09/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet#2's m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Pet for review due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. on 3/1/06.
02/09/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet Arlington Memorial, et al's m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Pet for review due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. on 3/1/06.
01/27/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review #2 filed  Pet #2 Mary Angeline Finke, MD's partially unoppsed m/e/t to file pet/rev.
01/26/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  On behalf of Arlington Memorial Hospital Foundation, Rose Fenton, R.N.C., Sandy Stephens, R.N. and Marianne Walker, R.N.  Partially unopposed m/e/t to file pet/rev.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
01/22/2008Case StoredCase stored.G02 ROW 4 D-1
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Morrell, Robert and Ms. DonnaRespondentMs. Lessie Campbell Gilstrap
Ms. Rebecca Elizabeth Heinemann
Mr. Jimmie A. Franklin
Mr. Fred E. Stoops Sr.
Mr. Frank Gilstrap
Mr. Charles Loy Richardson
Hospital Corporation of America Inc.Amicus CuriaeMs. Michelle E. Robberson
Arlington Memorial Hospital FoundationPetitionerMs. Nina Cortell
Ms. Evelyn R. Leopold
Ms. Carol J. Traylor
Mr. John F. Gray
Mr. James K. Peden III
Mr. P. Michael Jung
Mr. Richard L. Griffith
Finke, M.D., Mary AngelinePetitionerMr. Russell G. Thornton
Mr. Charles T. Frazier Jr.
Ms. Philipa M. Remington
Mr. Gregory J. Lensing
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed [duplicate 1] 
184 SW3d 257, 11-03-05 
2nd Court of Appeals 
Honorable Sue Walker 
Trial Court Information
17th District Court 
Tarrant 
Honorable Fred W. Davis 
17-165601-96