Supreme Court

Case: 06-0881    
06-0881
10/09/2006
Petition for Writ of Mandamus
IN RE GARLOCK SEALING TECHNOLOGIES LLC AND GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
09/13/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief filed on behalf of Texans for Lawsuit Reform in support of pet for writ of mandamus.  Submitted by Hugh Rice Kelly, 1936 Rice Blvd., Houston, Texas 77005. Ph. 713-524-1930, Fx. 713-522-6907. And also submitted by William J. Boyce; Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP, 1301 McKinney, Ste. 5100, Houston, Texas 77010. Ph. 713-651-5151, Fx. 713-651-5246.
08/22/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief filed on behalf of Concerned Scientists.  Submitted by F. Leighton Durham; Durham & Pittard, LLP, P.O. Box 224626, Dallas, Texas 75222.  Ph. 214-946-8000 Fx. 214-946-8433.
06/28/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief on behalf of Texas Civil Justice League, Inc. Submitted by George Sott Christian, Texas Civil Justice League, Inc., 401 W. 15th St., Ste. 975, Austin, Texas 78701. Phone 512-320-0474.  Fax 512-474-4334.
06/11/2007Reply BriefRelator Reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of relators, Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC and Georgia-Pacific LLC. (12)
06/11/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief filed on behalf of Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc. Submitted by Lauren Beck Harris - Johnson, Spalding, Doyle, West & Trent, L.L.P., 919 Milam, Ste. 1700, Houston, Texas 77002. Ph. 713-222-2323.  Fx. 713-222-2226.
05/10/2007Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Owens-Illinois, Inc's brief on the merits.
04/26/2007Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest On behalf of Asbestos Plaintiffs
04/06/2007Brief on the MeritsRelator Brief on the Merits of RElators Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC and Georgia-Pacific LLC. (12).
04/06/2007Supplemental appendix Relator Supplement to the Appendix to Petition for Writ of Mandamus of Relators (jointly filed as supplement to the consolidated Mandamus Record).  (12)
04/05/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of The American Chemistry Counsel.  Submitted by Richard O. Faulk, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, 1000 Louisiana Ste 3400, Houston TX 77002.  Telephone 713/276-5500.  Fax 713/276-6651.
01/08/2007Reply to ResponseRelator Relators Garlock Sealing Tech LLC and Georgia-Pacific Corp.'s reply to responses to mand.  
12/18/2006Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest On behalf of Owens-Illinois, Inc.  Response to mand.
12/18/2006Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest Real parties in interests' response to mandamus.  On behalf of Asbestos Plaintiffs.
10/09/2006exhibits for mandamusRelator Exhibits 6 boxes that include:   Record Box 1 Plaintiff Exhibits 1; Record Box 2 Plaintiff Exhibits 2-19; Record Box 3 Plaintiff Exhibits 20-56; Record Box 4 Plaintiff Exhibits 57-69; Record Box 5 Defendant Exhibits 1-55; Record Box 6 Plaintiff Exhibits 56-93
10/09/2006Appendix FiledRelator Appendix Volume 1-2 (12 copies of each) (incorporated w/ record)
10/09/2006Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator On behalf of Garlock Sealing Tech. and Georgia-Pacific Corp.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/18/2006Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  On behalf of Owens-Illinois, Inc.  Response to mand.
12/18/2006Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  Real parties in interests' response to mandamus.  On behalf of Asbestos Plaintiffs.
11/30/2006Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted RLP's unopposed m/e/t to file requested response to mandamus granted.  Requested response to petition for writ of mandamus due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 12/18/06; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
11/28/2006Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Real parties in interest's unopposed m/e/t to file response to mandamus.  On behalf of Asbestos Plaintiffs.
11/26/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
11/25/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
11/24/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
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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.
11/02/2006Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for writ of mandamus due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 12/4/06; mlbx rule d/n/a
10/19/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06088109  Amicus Curiae Brief of Texans for Lawsuit Reform Filed:  09/13/07
10/17/2006Case forwarded to Court 
10/12/2007Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedDenied
10/09/2006exhibits for mandamus  Exhibits 6 boxes that include:   Record Box 1 Plaintiff Exhibits 1; Record Box 2 Plaintiff Exhibits 2-19; Record Box 3 Plaintiff Exhibits 20-56; Record Box 4 Plaintiff Exhibits 57-69; Record Box 5 Defendant Exhibits 1-55; Record Box 6 Plaintiff Exhibits 56-93
10/09/2006Court reporter/recorder's record  Reporter's Record Volume 1-2 (one of each)
10/09/2006Case Record Filed   Record Vol 1-2 (12 of each) (incorporated w/ appendix)
10/09/2006Appendix Filed  Appendix Volume 1-2 (12 copies of each) (incorporated w/ record)
10/09/2006Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  On behalf of Garlock Sealing Tech. and Georgia-Pacific Corp.
09/13/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief filed on behalf of Texans for Lawsuit Reform in support of pet for writ of mandamus.  Submitted by Hugh Rice Kelly, 1936 Rice Blvd., Houston, Texas 77005. Ph. 713-524-1930, Fx. 713-522-6907. And also submitted by William J. Boyce; Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP, 1301 McKinney, Ste. 5100, Houston, Texas 77010. Ph. 713-651-5151, Fx. 713-651-5246.
08/30/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06088108  Amicus Curiae Brief of Concerned Scientists  Filed:  08/22/07
08/22/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief filed on behalf of Concerned Scientists.  Submitted by F. Leighton Durham; Durham & Pittard, LLP, P.O. Box 224626, Dallas, Texas 75222.  Ph. 214-946-8000 Fx. 214-946-8433.
06/28/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief on behalf of Texas Civil Justice League, Inc. Submitted by George Sott Christian, Texas Civil Justice League, Inc., 401 W. 15th St., Ste. 975, Austin, Texas 78701. Phone 512-320-0474.  Fax 512-474-4334.
06/13/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06088107  Relators' Reply Brief on the Merits 6/11/07
06/11/2007Reply Brief  Reply brief on the merits filed on behalf of relators, Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC and Georgia-Pacific LLC. (12)
06/11/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief filed on behalf of Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc. Submitted by Lauren Beck Harris - Johnson, Spalding, Doyle, West & Trent, L.L.P., 919 Milam, Ste. 1700, Houston, Texas 77002. Ph. 713-222-2323.  Fx. 713-222-2226.
05/24/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed M/E/T to file Relators' Reply Brief granted.  Reply br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 6/11/07; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
05/17/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed M/E/T to file Relators' Reply Brief, filed on behalf of Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC and Georgia Pacific Corp. (12)
05/11/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06088106  Owens Illinois - Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits 5/10/07
05/10/2007Brief on the Merits  Owens-Illinois, Inc's brief on the merits.
05/09/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06088105  Asbestos Plaintiffs - Real Parties in Interest's Brief on the Merits  4/26/07
05/02/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Owens-Illinois, Inc.'s unopposed m/e/t to file real party's brief is granted;  real party's br is due 5/10/07;  relators' reply is due 5/25/07;  due n/l/t 3:00 p.m.; mlbx rule d/n/a; further requests for extensions are disfavored
04/26/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Real Party in Interest Owens-Illinios, Inc.'s unopposed m/e/t to file its brief on the merits.
04/26/2007Notice of Appearance  David W. Holman is appearing as co-counsel on behalf of Owens-Illinois.
04/26/2007Brief on the Merits  On behalf of Asbestos Plaintiffs
04/23/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06088104  Relators' Brief on the Merits 4/16/07
04/11/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06088103  Amicus Curiae Brief of The American Chemistry Council Rec:  4/5/07
04/06/2007Brief on the Merits  Brief on the Merits of RElators Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC and Georgia-Pacific LLC. (12).
04/06/2007Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record  Supplement to the Consolidated Mandamus Record (jointly filed as supplement to the Appendix to Petition for Writ of Mandamus of Relators).  (12)
04/06/2007Supplemental appendix   Supplement to the Appendix to Petition for Writ of Mandamus of Relators (jointly filed as supplement to the consolidated Mandamus Record).  (12)
04/05/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of The American Chemistry Counsel.  Submitted by Richard O. Faulk, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, 1000 Louisiana Ste 3400, Houston TX 77002.  Telephone 713/276-5500.  Fax 713/276-6651.
03/13/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Rels' m/e/t to file brief is granted;  rels' brief due 4/6/07;  rlps' brief due 4/26/07;  rels' reply due 5/11/07;  all briefs due n/l/t 3 p.m.; TRAP 9.2(b) d/n/a.
03/06/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06088102  Relators' Reply Brief 1/8/07
03/06/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #06088101  Petition for Writ of Mandamus 10/9/06
03/05/2007Notice requesting filing fee  $10 fee request sent to Nicole L. Rittenhouse.  BU also left msg for the filing fee.
03/05/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file relator's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Garlock Sealing Tech, LLC. and Georgia-Pacific Corp.
02/06/2007Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 3/8/07; Rsp br due 3/28/07; Reply br due 4/12/07; mlbx rule d/n/a.  
01/18/2008Case Stored  GO2 ROW 4 C-5
01/08/2007Reply to Response  Relators Garlock Sealing Tech LLC and Georgia-Pacific Corp.'s reply to responses to mand.  
Calendars
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01/18/2008Case StoredCase stored.G02 ROW 4-C-5; exhibits moved to N-5 in Exhibit room
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Texans for Lawsuit ReformAmicus CuriaeMr. William J. Boyce
Mr. Hugh Rice Kelly
Asbestos PlaintiffsReal Party in Interest Mr. Peter Andrew Kraus
Mr. John Joseph Spillane
Mr. Kevin Duane McHargue
Georgia-Pacific CorporationRelatorMs. Deborah G. Hankinson
Ms. Nicole Leigh Williams
Mr. G. Luke Ashley
Owens-Illinois, Inc.Real Party in Interest Mr. David W. Holman
Ms. Sandra Thourot Krider
Mr. Harold H. Hunter
Mr. Peter A. Moir
The American Chemistry CouncilAmicus CuriaeMr. Richard O. Faulk
Garlock Sealing Technologies LLCRelatorMr. Cary Schachter
Mr. Raymond P. 'Ray' Harris Jr.
Texas Civil Justice League, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. George S. Christian
Concerned ScientistsAmicus CuriaeMr. Frederick Leighton Durham III
Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMs. Lauren B. Harris
Court of Appeals Information:
Denied 
___ SW3d ___, 09-19-06 
14th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Per Curiam 
Trial Court Information
11th District Court 
Harris 
Honorable Mark D. Davidson 
2004-03964