Supreme Court

Case: 06-0322    
06-0322
04/24/2006
Granted Motion to file Certified question
OWENS & MINOR, INC. AND OWENS & MINOR MEDICAL, INC. 
ANSELL HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS, INC. AND BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
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.
04/14/2008Motion for RehearingAppellant in case Appellants' MO/RE (12) filed on behalf of Owens & Minor, Inc.
10/16/2006Additional citations received.Appellee in case Notice of additional cites filed on behalf of Becton, Dickinson and Company
10/13/2006Reply BriefAppellant in case Appellants' reply brief to Ansell Healthcare Products, Inc.  (Owens & Minor, Inc./Owens & Minor Medical, Inc.)  
10/09/2006Reply BriefAppellant in case Appellants' reply brief to Becton Dickinson & Co. brief.  On behalf of Owens & Minor, Inc./Owens & Minor Medical, Inc.
09/21/2006Appellees' Brief filedAppellee in case Brief of appellee Ansell Healthcare Products, Inc.
09/21/2006Appellees' Brief filedAppellee in case Brief appellee Becton, Dickinson and Company.
08/18/2006Brief on the MeritsAppellant in case Appellants' brief  (Owens & Minor, Inc., and Owens & Minor Medical, Inc.
04/24/2006Notice of Appeal filedAppellant in case On behalf of Owens & Minor, Inc. (1)
04/24/2006Certified Question filedU. S. Certified Question On behalf of Owens & Minor, Inc./Owens & Minor Medical Inc.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
10/24/2006Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in support of Andrew W. Schwartz to appear pro hac vice by Tx. attorney, P. Michael Jung (incorporated into motion for leave to appear pro hac vice granted
10/24/2006Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Becton Dickinson & Co. granted
10/24/2006Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in support of Barry M. Epstein to appear pro hac vice granted
10/24/2006Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Barry M. Epstein to appear pro hac vice granted
10/19/2006Oral argument   argued on behalf of appellants by Robert F. Redmond, Jr.;  argued on behalf of appellees by Mike A. Hatchell and Barry M. Epstein
10/16/2006Additional citations received.  Notice of additional cites filed on behalf of Becton, Dickinson and Company
10/13/2006Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in support of Andrew W. Schwartz to appear pro hac vice by Tx. attorney, P. Michael Jung (incorporated into motion for leave to appear pro hac vice.  Filed on behalf of Becton Dickinson & Company.  
10/13/2006Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Becton Dickinson & Co. filed on behalf of Andrew W. Schwartz, One Riverfront Plaze, Newark, New Jersey,  07102 ph # 973-643-7000 fx # 973-643-6500
10/13/2006Reply Brief  Appellants' reply brief to Ansell Healthcare Products, Inc.  (Owens & Minor, Inc./Owens & Minor Medical, Inc.)  
10/11/2006Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in support of Barry M. Epstein to appear pro hac vice.  (incorporated w/ motion for leave to appear)  On behalf of Becton Dickinson & Co.
10/11/2006Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Barry M. Epstein to appear pro hac vice.  On behalf of Becton Dickinson & Co.
10/10/2006Correction filed (See Remarks)  Correction to the table of contents of appellants reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of Owens & Minor, Inc.
10/09/2020Brief from database  Refer to file-stamped date on the document for the actual file date.
10/09/2006Reply Brief  Appellants' reply brief to Becton Dickinson & Co. brief.  On behalf of Owens & Minor, Inc./Owens & Minor Medical, Inc.
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.
10/06/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06032210  BD - Appellee's Brief 9/21/06
10/06/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06032209  Ansell - Appellee's Brief 9/21/06
10/04/2006Correction filed (See Remarks)  Correction to appendices in support of brief of appellee Becton, Dickinson & Co.  (correction to tab 2 & 4)
09/28/2006Letter Filed  Letter from appelle Ansell Healthcare Products, Inc. reminding the Court that they do not oppose the motion to consolidate that was filed on 8/18/06.
09/28/2006Letter Filed  Letter from appelle Becton, Dickinson & Co. reminding the Court that they do not oppose the motion to consolidate that was filed on 8/18/06.
09/25/2006Letter Filed  Letter from Appellant Owens & Minor reminding the Court of the pending motion to consolidate w/ 06-0386 filed 8/18/06.
09/21/2006Appellees' Brief filed  Brief of appellee Ansell Healthcare Products, Inc.
09/21/2006Appellees' Brief filed  Brief appellee Becton, Dickinson and Company.
09/07/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Becton, Dickinson and Co's unopposed m/e/t to file brief granted.  Ape brief due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 9/21/06.
09/01/2006Response to Motion filed  Response to motion to consolidate on behalf of Ansell Healthcare Products, Inc.
09/01/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file brief on behalf of Ansell Healthcare Products, Inc.
08/31/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Becton, Dickinson and Co's unopposed m/e/t to file brief.
08/28/2006Response to Motion filed  Appellee Becton, Dickinson & Co's response to Owens & Minor's motion to consolidate.
08/23/2006Certification (various) in case received  Certificate of conference on Owens & Minor motion to consolidate.
08/23/2006Correction filed (See Remarks)  Correction to page 8 of Owens & Minor, Inc.'s appellant's brief.
08/22/2006Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to Mr. Rose, regarding required certificate of conference as requested by the Court.  Left message a 2nd time advising Mr. Rose that the Court was waiting on the certificate.    
08/18/2006Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to atty Michael Rose, regarding certificate of conference.  Left message stating certificate of conference is required.    
08/18/2006Motion to Consolidate filed  Motion to consolidate this case with case # 06-0386 filed on behalf of Owens & Minor
08/18/2006Brief on the Merits  Appellants' brief  (Owens & Minor, Inc., and Owens & Minor Medical, Inc.
08/07/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Appellant's m/e/t to file brief granted.  Ant brief due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 8/18/06.  Ape's brief due 9/7/06.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
07/17/2006Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to Mr. Walzel's office and s/w Judy regarding the $10 filing fee for m/e/t and the 11 additional copies.  Per Judy, she will get the fee and copies to the Court ASAP.
07/17/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  M/e/t to file brief.  On behalf of Owens & Minor, Inc.
07/15/2008Case Stored  G02 Row 2 A-5 (2 vols)
07/15/2008Record returned to Court of Appeals  RECORD RETURNED TO 5TH CIRCUIT COA
07/07/2006Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on 10/19/06 @ 9 a.m.; time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes
06/08/2006Designation of Lead Counsel   Lead counsel for Ansell Healthcare is now Mr. Mike Hatchell.  updated CM.
05/30/2008Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
05/26/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06032208  Appellants' Supplemental Authority Letter (5th Circuit Court)
05/26/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06032207  Appellants' Reply to Ansell (5th Circuit Court)
05/26/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06032206  Appellants' Reply to BD (5th Circuit Court)
05/26/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06032205  Ansell - Appellee's Brief (5th Circuit Court)
05/26/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06032204  BD - Appellee's Brief (5th Circuit Court)
05/26/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06032203  Appellants' Brief (5th Circuit Court)
05/26/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06032202  Appellants' Record Excerpts (5th Circuit Court)
05/26/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06032201  Appellants' Notice of Appeal (5th Circuit Court)
05/05/2006Certified Question accepted 
05/05/2006Certified Question disposedCertified Question accepted
05/01/2006Description of document returned to Supreme Court  from Mr. Michael Walzel (notification of filing of CQ); updated address through State Bar, and notice resent.
04/24/2006Notice requesting filing fee  Fee request for cert question.  Request sent to Ant atty Mr. Walzel and Ape's atty Creely and Dowdy. (ants and apes split the cost)
04/24/2006Case Record Filed   See contents tab for inventory.
04/24/2006Docketing statement filed  On behalf of Owens & Minor, Inc. (1)
04/24/2006Notice of Appeal filed  On behalf of Owens & Minor, Inc. (1)
04/24/2006Certified Question filed  On behalf of Owens & Minor, Inc./Owens & Minor Medical Inc.
04/14/2008Case forwarded to Court 
04/14/2008Motion for Rehearing  Appellants' MO/RE (12) filed on behalf of Owens & Minor, Inc.
03/28/2008Motion to Consolidate disposedDenied motion to consolidate denied
03/28/2008Dissenting opinion issued.Issued
03/28/2008Concurring Opinion issued.Issued
03/28/2008Opinion issuedCertified question answered by the Court
Calendars
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07/15/2008Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 2 A-5 (2 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Owens & Minor Medical Inc.AppellantMr. Robert F. Redmond Jr.
Mr. Michael Ray Walzel
Mr. Michael K. Rose
Mr. William W. Belt Jr.
ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXASOther interested party Mr. Rafael Edward Cruz
Becton, Dickinson & CompanyAppelleeMr. William C. Dowdy III
Mr. Andrew W. Schwartz
Mr. P. Michael Jung
Mr. Barry M. Epstein
Mr. Joseph R. Little
Ansell Healthcare Products Inc.AppelleeMs. Molly H. Hatchell
Mr. R. Michael Duffy
Ms. Susan A. Kidwell
Mr. Terry M. Hackett
Mr. Gene F. Creely II
Mr. Mike A. Hatchell
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