Supreme Court

Case: 06-0714    
06-0714
08/15/2006
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
BARBARA ROBINSON, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN ROBINSON, DECEASED 
CROWN CORK & SEAL COMPANY, INC., INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SUCCESSOR TO MUNDET CORK CORPORATION 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
02/23/2011Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filedRespondent Reply in support of motion for rehearing (2) filed on behalf of Crown Cork & Seal, Inc.
01/26/2011Response to Motion for RehearingPetitioner Response to Motion for Rehearing (12) filed on behalf of Crown Cork & Seal Co.
12/09/2010Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Respondent Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.'s Motion for Rehearing. (2)
09/10/2008Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief (12) received on behalf of Texans for Lawsuit Reform.  Submitted by E. Lee Parsley, Texans for Lawsuit Reform, 1936 Rice Blvd., Houston, TX, 77005, 713-524-1930.
09/03/2008Additional citations received.Petitioner Citing case: Satterfield v. Crown Cork & Seal Co., No. 03-04-00518-CV, 2008 WL 3984390 (Tex. App.---Austin August 29, 2008, no pet. history).  Opinion enclosed.  On behalf of Barbara Robinson, et al. (12)
08/22/2008Response to Brief filedPetitioner Response to Post-Submission Brief (12) filed on behalf of Barbara Robinson.
05/29/2008Post submission brief filedRespondent RSP's Post-Submission Brief (12) filed on behalf of Crown Cork & Seal Co., et al.
05/14/2008Letter brief Petitioner Petitioner submits this letter brief in response to the State's arguments. On behalf of Barbara Robinson. (12)
02/11/2008Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter (12) received on behalf of State of Texas.  Submitted by Bill Davis, Office Of The Attorney General Of Texas, Solicitor General (mc-059); Po Box 12548, Tel. (512)936-2548
02/01/2008Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus (12) filed on behalf of 3M Company. Submitted by kevin Risley, Thompson, Coe Cousins & Irons, Suite 1600, One Riverway, Houston, Texas, 77056, Tel. (713)403-8295
01/31/2008Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Filed on behalf of State of Texas (12).  Submitted by R. Ted Cruz, Solicitor General, SBN 240282280, Office of the AG, P.O. Box 12548 (MC 059), Austin, TX, 78711, Te. (512)936-1700
10/31/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus rec'd in support of respondent, on behalf of Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc.  Submitted by O. Rey Rodriguez; FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI LLP., 2200 Ross Ave., Ste. 2800, Dallas, Texas 75201, Ph. 214-855-8000, Fx. 214-855-8200.
09/13/2007Reply BriefPetitioner Pet's reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of Barbara Robinson, et al. (12)
08/03/2007Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc. (12)
08/03/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedAmicus Curiae Filed on behalf of the Texas Civil Justice League, et al.  Submitted by Manuel Lopez of Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.LP., 600 Travis Street, Suite 1600, Houston, TX, 77002, (713)227-8008,
05/30/2007Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits, filed on behalf of Barbara Robinson, et al, (12)
02/20/2007Reply to ResponsePetitioner Petitioner's reply to response.  On behalf of Barbara Robinson, et al.
02/05/2007Response to PetitionRespondent Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc's response to pet/rev.
11/06/2006Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached
11/06/2006Petition for ReviewPetitioner On behalf of Barbara Robinson, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/30/2010Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed motion for extension of time to file response to motion for rehearing granted.  Requested response to motion for rehearing due no later than 3:00 p.m. on 1/27/11; mailbox rule does not apply. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
12/22/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed motion for extension of time to file Response to Motion for Rehearing. On behalf of Barbara Robinson. (2)
12/13/2010Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to motion for rehearing due no later than 3:00 p.m. on 12/28/10; mailbox rule does not apply
12/13/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Rsp's unopposed m/e/t to file response to petition granted.  Response due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. on 1/18/07.
12/12/2006Case forwarded to Court 
12/09/2010Case forwarded to Court 
12/09/2010Motion for Rehearing  Respondent Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.'s Motion for Rehearing. (2)
12/07/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Respondent's unopposed m/e/t to file response to pet/rev.  On behalf of Crown Cork, et al.
11/22/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
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.
11/17/2010Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Theodore B. Olson for leave to appear pro hac vice as counsel for Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc. granted
11/17/2010Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in support of motion for admission pro hac vice by Theodore B. Olson granted
11/12/2010Pro hac vice motion filed  Lawrence VanDyke's unopposed motion in support of motion for admission pro hac vice by Theodore B. Olson (2) filed on behalf of Crown Cork & Seal Co.
11/12/2010Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed motion of Theodore B. Olson for leave to appear pro hac vice as counsel for Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc. (2)
11/06/2006Appendix Filed  appendix attached
11/06/2006Petition for Review  On behalf of Barbara Robinson, et al.
11/05/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted motion to extend time for filing motion for rehearing granted; motion for rehearing due 12/8/10.  further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
11/05/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06071407  Amicus Curiae Brief on behalf of Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc.  Filed: 10/31/07
11/02/2010Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Respondent Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.'s unopposed motion for extension of time to file Motion for Rehearing. (3)
10/31/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus rec'd in support of respondent, on behalf of Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc.  Submitted by O. Rey Rodriguez; FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI LLP., 2200 Ross Ave., Ste. 2800, Dallas, Texas 75201, Ph. 214-855-8000, Fx. 214-855-8200.
10/22/2010Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
10/22/2010Dissenting opinion issued.Issued
10/22/2010Concurring Opinion issued.Issued
10/22/2010Concurring Opinion issued.Issued
10/22/2010Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial court
10/17/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06071406  Reply Brief on the Merits Filed:  09/13/07
09/18/2006Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet's 2nd m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Petition for review due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. on 11/6/06.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
09/18/2006Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  On behalf of Barbara Robinson, et al.  2nd Unopposed m/e/t to file pet/rev.
09/13/2007Reply Brief  Pet's reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of Barbara Robinson, et al. (12)
09/10/2008Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief (12) received on behalf of Texans for Lawsuit Reform.  Submitted by E. Lee Parsley, Texans for Lawsuit Reform, 1936 Rice Blvd., Houston, TX, 77005, 713-524-1930.
09/03/2008Additional citations received.  Citing case: Satterfield v. Crown Cork & Seal Co., No. 03-04-00518-CV, 2008 WL 3984390 (Tex. App.---Austin August 29, 2008, no pet. history).  Opinion enclosed.  On behalf of Barbara Robinson, et al. (12)
08/22/2008Response to Brief filed  Response to Post-Submission Brief (12) filed on behalf of Barbara Robinson.
08/21/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet's m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Petition for review due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. on 10/5/06.
08/15/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Petitioners' unopposed motion for extension of time to file petition for review filed on behalf of Barbara Robinson  
08/09/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Form Letter sent in response to motion for extension of time
08/07/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06071405  Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Civil Justice League  Filed:  08/03/07
08/07/2007Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of Barbara Robinson, et al. (12)
08/03/2007Brief on the Merits  Respondent's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc. (12)
08/03/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  Filed on behalf of the Texas Civil Justice League, et al.  Submitted by Manuel Lopez of Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.LP., 600 Travis Street, Suite 1600, Houston, TX, 77002, (713)227-8008,
07/19/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Rsp's 2nd unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 8/3/07; Reply br due 8/20/07; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
07/18/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second unopposed m/e/t to file resp's bom.  On behalf of Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc. (12)
07/11/2011Case Stored  Row 19 D-3 (5 vols)
06/21/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Rsp's unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 7/19/07; Reply br due 8/3/07; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
06/19/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Respondent's Unopposed M/E/T within which to file respondent's Brief on the Merits. (12) filed on behalf of Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc. et al.
06/06/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06071404  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits 5/30/07
05/30/2007Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits, filed on behalf of Barbara Robinson, et al, (12)
05/29/2008Post submission brief filed  RSP's Post-Submission Brief (12) filed on behalf of Crown Cork & Seal Co., et al.
05/15/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06071410  Petitioner's Letter Brief  Filed: 05/14/08
05/14/2008Letter brief   Petitioner submits this letter brief in response to the State's arguments. On behalf of Barbara Robinson. (12)
04/29/2011Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
04/29/2011Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting.
04/10/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06071403  Response to Petition 2/5/07
04/09/2007Case Record Filed   Inventory in main remarks section
04/03/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pets' unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 5/30/07; Rsp br due 6/19/07; Reply br due 7/5/07; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
03/30/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file brief on the merits.  On behalf of Petitioners, Barbara Robinson, et al. (12)
03/29/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06071402  Petitioner's Reply Brief 2/20/07
03/29/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06071401  Petition for Review 11/6/06
03/26/2007Record Requested in Case 
03/22/2007Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 4/23/07; Rsp br due 5/14/07; Reply br due 5/29/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
02/23/2011Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filed  Reply in support of motion for rehearing (2) filed on behalf of Crown Cork & Seal, Inc.
02/20/2007Reply to Response  Petitioner's reply to response.  On behalf of Barbara Robinson, et al.
02/19/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06071409  Amicus Curiae Letter Brief on behalf of State of Texas  Received:  02/11/08
02/11/2008Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter (12) received on behalf of State of Texas.  Submitted by Bill Davis, Office Of The Attorney General Of Texas, Solicitor General (mc-059); Po Box 12548, Tel. (512)936-2548
02/07/2008Oral argument   Petitioners represented by Honorable Deborah G. Hankinson (Law Offices of Deborah Hankinson PC), from Dallas; Respondents represented by Honorable Thomas R. Phillips (Baker Botts L.L.P.), from Austin and Ms. Kimberly R. Stuart (Crain, Caton & James, P.C.), from Houston; Amicus Curiae, State of Texas, represented by Mr. R. Ted Cruz (Office of the Attorney General), from Austin.
02/05/2008Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to attorneys who will be arguing on Thursday, February 7.  
02/05/2008Motion to Argue disposedFiling granted Motion to Participate in Oral Arguement and to expand the time allotted for oral arguement granted; Time allotted:  Pet 25/ Rsp 20/ AG 5 minutes
02/05/2007Response to Petition  Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc's response to pet/rev.
02/01/2008Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus (12) filed on behalf of 3M Company. Submitted by kevin Risley, Thompson, Coe Cousins & Irons, Suite 1600, One Riverway, Houston, Texas, 77056, Tel. (713)403-8295
01/31/2011Letter Filed  Letter informs the Court that the respondent will file a reply to the motion for rehearing by Feb. 18, 2011 (12) filed on behalf of Crown Cork & Seal, Co.
01/31/2008Amicus Curiae Brief received  Filed on behalf of State of Texas (12).  Submitted by R. Ted Cruz, Solicitor General, SBN 240282280, Office of the AG, P.O. Box 12548 (MC 059), Austin, TX, 78711, Te. (512)936-1700
01/31/2008Motion to Argue filed  Motion to Participate in Oral Arguement and to expand the time allotted for oral arguement filed on behalf of the State of Texas, (12)
01/28/2011Call received  Mr. Van Dyke informed the Court that the respondent will file a reply to the motion for rehearing by Feb. 18, 2011.
01/28/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06071408  Respondent's Brief on the Merits  Filed:  08/03/07
01/26/2011Response to Motion for Rehearing  Response to Motion for Rehearing (12) filed on behalf of Crown Cork & Seal Co.
01/23/2008Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA sub form from resp atty Thomas R. Phillips & Kimberly R. Stuart of Baker Botts LLP of Austin and Houston
01/23/2008Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA from pet atty Deborah G. Hankinson of Law Offices of Deborah Hankinson PC from Dallas
01/19/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Rsp's unopposed m/e/t to file response to petition for review granted.  Response due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. on 2/1/07.
01/18/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Respondent's 2nd unopposed m/e/t to file response to pet/rev.  On behalf of Crown Cork & Seal Co., et al.
01/11/2008Call received  Rick Thompson called to confirm that oral argument is set for February 7 (as stated on the orders) and not February 27th.
01/11/2008Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on 2/7/08; Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
01/11/2008Petition for Review granted 
01/11/2008Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
07/11/2011Case StoredCase stored.Row 19 D-3 (5 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Texas Civil Justice LeagueAmicus CuriaeMr. Manuel López
3M CompanyAmicus CuriaeMr. Kevin F. Risley
The State of Texas Amicus CuriaeMr. Bill Davis
Mr. Rafael Edward Cruz
Texans for Lawsuit ReformAmicus CuriaeMr. E. Lee Parsley
Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.RespondentMs. Ashley E. Johnson
Mr. Thomas Phillips
Mr. Frank G. Harmon III
Mr. David Crump
Mr. C. W. "Rocky" Rhodes
Ms. Stacy R. Sharp
Mr. Lawrence J.C. VanDyke
Mr. Theodore B. Olson
Mr. Joshua Klein
Mr. Michael Sean Royall
Ms. Kimberly Rose Stuart
Robinson, BarbaraPetitionerMr. Brett D. Kutnick
Mr. Jeffery Mundy
Ms. Deborah G. Hankinson
Ms. Jennifer Alane Stagen
Mr. Michael C. Singley
Ms. Elana S. Einhorn
The Estate of John Robinson, DeceasedPetitionerMs. Deborah G. Hankinson
Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. O. Rey Rodriguez
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed [duplicate 1] 
251 SW3d 520, 05-04-06 
14th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Wanda McKee Fowler 
Trial Court Information
55th District Court 
Harris 
Honorable Jeffrey Vincent Brown 
2002-50324