Supreme Court

Case: 06-0416    
06-0416
05/23/2006
Mandamus/Cause
IN RE COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF LAS COLINAS, SUBSIDIARY, L.P. D/B/A LAS COLINAS MEDICAL CENTER, ANTONETTE CONNER, AND ANNA MATHEW 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/09/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amc brief filed on behalf of The Texas Trial Lawyers Association.  Submitted by Jay Harvey, Winckler & Harvey, L.L.P., 4407 Bee Caves Rd., Bldg. 2, S 222, Austin, Texas 78746.  Ph. 512/306-1800, Fx. 512/306-9442.
09/26/2007exhibits for mandamusRelator "Relators' Oral Argument Bench Handout", (12)
09/13/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief filed on behalf of Texas Association of Defense Counsel in support of issues 1 & 3 on appellate review of orders granting new trial and vacating a jury verdict.  Submitted by Ruth G. Malinas; Ball & Weed, P.C., 10001 Reunion Place, Ste. 600, San Antonio, Texas 78216, Ph. (713) 6344, Fx. (713) 731-6499. And also submitted by Roger Hughes; Adams & Graham, LLP, P.O. Drawer 1429, Harlingen, Texas 78551, Ph. (956) 428-7495, Fx. (956) 428-2954.
01/26/2007Reply BriefRelator REPLY BRIEF ON THE MERITS FILED ON BEHALF OF COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF LAS COLINAS,  ET AL.
01/11/2007Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Rlp's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Wendy Creech, et al.
11/22/2006Brief on the MeritsRelator REL COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF LAS COLINAS, ET AL'S BRIEF ON THE MERITS (12)
09/22/2006Reply to ResponseRelator Relator's reply to rlp's response to mandamus.  On behalf of Columbia Medical Center, et al.
07/31/2006Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledRespondent On behalf of Wendy Creech.  On behalf of Wendy Creech, et al.
05/23/2006Appendix FiledRelator appendix attached
05/23/2006Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator On behalf of Columbia Medical Center of Las Colinas, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/07/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed m/e/t to file RLP's brief on the merits granted.  Rlp due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 1/11/07; Reply br due 1/26/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
12/01/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t rlp's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Wendy Creech.
11/27/2006Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06041601  Response to Petition 7/31/06
11/22/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
11/22/2006Brief on the Merits  REL COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF LAS COLINAS, ET AL'S BRIEF ON THE MERITS (12)
11/21/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
11/20/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
11/19/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
11/18/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
11/17/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
11/07/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Relators' unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits is granted;  rels' br is due Nov. 22, 2006, rlp's br due Dec. 12, 2006, rel's reply due Dec. 27, 2006, due n/l/t 3 p.m., TRAP 9.2(b) d/n/a; further m/e/t request disfavored.
10/24/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Relators' unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits.  On behalf of Columbia Medical Center of Las Colinas, et al.
10/17/2007Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  R. Brent Cooper submitted vacation notice as: Jan. 12-19, 2008.
10/09/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amc brief filed on behalf of The Texas Trial Lawyers Association.  Submitted by Jay Harvey, Winckler & Harvey, L.L.P., 4407 Bee Caves Rd., Bldg. 2, S 222, Austin, Texas 78746.  Ph. 512/306-1800, Fx. 512/306-9442.
10/02/2006Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Rel br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 11/1/06; Rsp br due 11/21/06; Reply br due 12/6/06; mlbx rule d/na
09/28/2006Response to Motion filed  Real parties in interest's response and objection to relators' motion for leave to file supplemental record to petition for writ of mandamus.  
09/27/2007Oral argument   argued on behalf of relator Mr. R. Brent Cooper; argued on behalf of RLP Mr. Ben C. Martin
09/26/2007exhibits for mandamus  "Relators' Oral Argument Bench Handout", (12)
09/26/2006Motion for leave to file supplemental brief disp.Filing granted Rel's motion for leave to file supplemental record to petition for writ of mandamus granted
09/22/2006Reply to Response  Relator's reply to rlp's response to mandamus.  On behalf of Columbia Medical Center, et al.
09/22/2006Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record  Supplemental record to mandamus.  On behalf of Columbia Medical center, et al.  (1 copy only)
09/22/2006Motion for leave to file supplemental brief filed  Relators' m/l/f supplemental record to mandamus.  On behalf of Columbia Medical Center, et al.
09/21/2009Case Stored  G02 Row 16 J-5 (3 vols) & I-1 (2 vols)
09/21/2007Motion to Recuse disposedDenied RLP's Motion to Recuse Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Wainwright, Justice Brister and Justice Hecht denied
09/19/2007Statement regarding recusal  Letter dated September 14, 2007 from Justice Brister advising the Court that he declines to recuse himself as requested by motion filed 9/12/07 and certifies it to the full Court for decision. Tex. R. App. P. 16.3(b)
09/19/2007Statement regarding recusal  Letter dated September 17, 2007 from Justice Wainwright advising the Court that he declines to recuse himself as requested by motion filed 9/12/07 and certifies it to the full Court for decision. Tex. R. App. P. 16.3(b)
09/17/2007Letter Filed  in response to rlp's motion to recuse the relator opposes it.  On behalf of Columbia Medical Center of Las Colinas, Subsidiary, L.P. (12)
09/13/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief filed on behalf of Texas Association of Defense Counsel in support of issues 1 & 3 on appellate review of orders granting new trial and vacating a jury verdict.  Submitted by Ruth G. Malinas; Ball & Weed, P.C., 10001 Reunion Place, Ste. 600, San Antonio, Texas 78216, Ph. (713) 6344, Fx. (713) 731-6499. And also submitted by Roger Hughes; Adams & Graham, LLP, P.O. Drawer 1429, Harlingen, Texas 78551, Ph. (956) 428-7495, Fx. (956) 428-2954.
09/12/2007Statement regarding recusal  Letter from Justice Hecht advising the Court that he declines to recuse himself as requested by motion filed 9/12/07 and certifies it to the full Court for decision. Tex. R. App. P. 16.3(b)
09/12/2007Motion to Recuse filed  RLP's Motion to Recuse Chief Justice Jefferson, Justice Wainwright, Justice Brister and Justice Hecht.  On behalf of Wendy Creech, et al. (12)
08/29/2008Stay Order issued 
08/29/2008Abatement Order IssuedMatter in Supreme Court of Texas Abated
08/14/2009Certified cys of cost bill sent to attys of record  Cost Bill Issued
07/31/2006Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  On behalf of Wendy Creech.  On behalf of Wendy Creech, et al.
07/13/2007Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on 9/27/07 @ 9 a.m.; Time allotted to argue - 20/20 minutes
07/03/2009Dissenting opinion issued.Issued
07/03/2009Opinion issuedPetition for writ of mandamus is conditionally granted in part
07/03/2009Stay Order lifted  stay order issued 8/29/08 lifted
06/29/2006Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for writ of mandamus due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 7/31/06; mlbx rule d/n/a
05/31/2006Response Waiver filed  Rlp's Wendy Creech, et al. waiver of response.  Also incorporated in the waiver is a brief paragraph that the mandamus should be denied.
05/30/2006Case forwarded to Court 
05/23/2006Case Record Filed   Record Vol 1-17 (one copy of each)
05/23/2006Appendix Filed  appendix attached
05/23/2006Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  On behalf of Columbia Medical Center of Las Colinas, et al.
03/27/2009cause reinstated to active docket 
03/27/2009Abatement Order Lifted  abatement order issued August 29, 2008 is lifted; cause reinstated
03/27/2009Motion to reinstate case disposedFiling granted Rel's motion to lift abatement and reinstate original proceeding granted
03/26/2009Motion to Reinstate Case filed  Rel's motion to lift abatement and reinstate original proceeding. On behalf of Columbia Medical Center of Las Colinas, et al. (12)
03/17/2009Status report filed  Status report filed on behalf of Columbia Medical Center of Las Colinas, et al. (12)
03/14/2007Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  R. Brent Cooper will be on vacation April 23 through April 28, 2007.
03/14/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06041606  Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits 1/11/07
03/09/2007Case set for oral argumentThe date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined. The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
03/09/2007Mandamus Set to Argue 
03/09/2007Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedCase set for oral argument
03/02/2009Status Report requested  Status report requested due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 3/17/09; mlbx rule d/n/a
02/06/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06041605  Relators' Reply Brief on the Merits 1/26/07
02/06/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06041604  Relators' Brief on the Merits 11/22/06
02/06/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06041603  Relators' Reply Brief 9/22/06
02/06/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06041602  Petition for Writ of Mandamus 5/23/06
01/26/2007Reply Brief  REPLY BRIEF ON THE MERITS FILED ON BEHALF OF COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF LAS COLINAS,  ET AL.
01/11/2007Brief on the Merits  Rlp's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Wendy Creech, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
09/21/2009Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 16 J-5 (3 vols) & I-1 (2 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Columbia Medical Center of Las ColinasRelatorMr. R. Brent Cooper
Ms. Heather Jean Reynolds Johnson
Mr. David E. Olesky
Ms. Melanie Sky Breedlove
Ms. Diana L. Faust
Mr. Marlow James Muldoon
The Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Brent M. Rosenthal
Mr. Jay Harvey
The Honorable Peter Kelly
Texas Association of Defense CounselAmicus CuriaeMs. Ruth G. Malinas
Mr. Roger W. Hughes
Creech, WendyReal Party in Interest Mr. Ben C. Martin
Court of Appeals Information:
Denied 
290 SW3d 238, 05-12-06 
5th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Mark Whittington 
Trial Court Information
192nd District Court 
Dallas 
Honorable Merrill Hartman 
02-05307-K