Supreme Court

Case: 07-0040    
07-0040
01/22/2007
Mandamus/Cause
IN RE GLOBALSANTAFE CORPORATION 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
02/04/2009Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief (12) filed on behalf of American Tort Reform Assoc.
01/22/2009Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed RLP's Motion for rehearing (12) filed on bhealf of John B. Lopez.
01/16/2008Amended Brief filedReceived (instead of filed) Amended amicus curiae brief.  On behalf of Union Carbide.  Submitted by Stephen Tipps.
01/15/2008Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief on the merits on behalf of Union Carbide.  Submitted by Stephen G. Tipps; BAKER BOTTS LLP, One Shell Plaza, 910 Louisiana St., Houston, Texas 77002.  Ph. 713/229-1543, Fx. 713/229-7943.
10/25/2007Additional citations received.Relator Filed on behalf of GlobalSanteFe Co. (12) Petitioner referencing case:  Norfolk S. Ry. Co. V. Bogle, ___ Ohio St.3d ___, 2007-Ohio-5248.
10/05/2007Reply BriefRelator Filed on behalf of GlobalSantaFe, (13)
08/21/2007Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Rlp's brief on the merits.  On behalf of John B. Lopez. (12)
06/27/2007Brief on the MeritsRelator Rel, GlobalSantaFe Corporation's brief on the merits. (12)
04/16/2007Reply to ResponseRelator Reply to response to mandamus.  On behalf of GlobalSantaFe Corporation.
03/28/2007Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedReal Parties in Interest Real Party in Interest John B. Lopez' response to petition of Amici Curiae In Support of Relator's Petition for Writ of Mandamus.
03/27/2007Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest Rlp John B. Lopez's response to mandamus.
02/20/2007Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) On behalf of Sabine Towing & Transportation, Inc. in support of mand.  Submitted by Michael K. Rose, Stevens Baldo Freeman & Lighty LLP, PO Box 4950, Beaumont TX 77704.  Telephone 409-835-5200.  Fax 409-838-5638.
01/22/2007Appendix FiledRelator appendix (12)
01/22/2007Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator On behalf of GlobaSantaFe Corporation.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/30/2008Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Unopposed m/e/t to file mo/re granted.  Mo/re due 1/22/09.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
12/22/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
12/22/2008Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  RLP's unopposed m/e/t to file motion for rehearing (3) filed on behalf of GlobalSantaFe Corp.
12/21/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
12/20/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
12/19/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
12/19/2007Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  on behalf of John B. Lopez - RLP atty John M. Black of Heard, Robins, Cloud & Lubel, LLP of Houston, TX
12/18/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
12/17/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07004011  Relator's Reply Brief on the Merits  Filed: 10/05/07
12/17/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07004010  Relator's Brief on the Merits  Filed: 06/27/07
12/05/2008Opinion issuedWrit of Mandamus conditionally granted
12/01/2008Address Change   Change of address for atty., David Walker.  New address is Pennzoil Place, Suite 500, 711 Lousiana, Houston, Texas   77002.
11/08/2007Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  On behalf of Global Santa Fe Corporation - atty Christopher Dove of Locke, Lord, Bissell & Liddell, LLP, Houston, Texas
11/06/2007Letter Filed  Letter in response to relator add'l cites.  On behalf of John B. Lopez. (12)
11/02/2007Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on 1/16/08; time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes
11/02/2007Mandamus Set to Argue 
11/02/2007Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedCase set for oral argument
10/25/2007Additional citations received.  Filed on behalf of GlobalSanteFe Co. (12) Petitioner referencing case:  Norfolk S. Ry. Co. V. Bogle, ___ Ohio St.3d ___, 2007-Ohio-5248.
10/05/2007Reply Brief  Filed on behalf of GlobalSantaFe, (13)
09/17/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted unopposed m/e/t to file reply brief on the merits granted.  Reply br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 10/5/07; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
09/13/2007Phone call from Clerk's Office  Left message requesting callback & $10.00 fee for m/e/t to file reply brief w/ asst. for Christopher Dove.
09/13/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed M/E/T to file Reply Brief, (12), filed on behalf of GlobalSanteFe Co.
09/12/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website 
09/02/2008Designation of Lead Counsel   REL's Notice of Lead Counsel (12) filed on behalf of GlobalSanteFe Corp.  David R. Walker is now lead counsel for respondents.
08/30/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed m/e/t to file reply brief on the merits granted.  Reply br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 9/20/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
08/29/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of GlobalSantaFe Corp. (12)
08/21/2007Brief on the Merits  Rlp's brief on the merits.  On behalf of John B. Lopez. (12)
08/07/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed 2nd m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  RLP br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 8/21/07; Reply br due 9/5/07; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further request for extensions of time will be disfavored.
08/07/2007Phone call from Clerk's Office  call made to rlp letting them know m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted to 8/21/07
08/07/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed second m/e/t to file rlp's brief on the merits.  On behalf of John B. Lopez. (12)
07/18/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed m/e/t to file RLP brief on the merits granted.  RLP br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 8/7/07; Reply br due 8/22/07; mlbx rule d/n/a.
07/11/2007Notice requesting filing fee  Sent letter requesting $10.00 fee for m/e/t to file rlp's brief.  Sent to John Black, atty for RLP.
07/11/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion of RLP to extend time to file brief on the merits. (12)  On behalf of John B. Lopez.
06/27/2007Brief on the Merits  Rel, GlobalSantaFe Corporation's brief on the merits. (12)
06/05/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed M/E/T to file Brief on the Merits granted.  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 6/27/07; Rsp br due 7/17/07; Reply br due 8/1/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
05/31/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed M/E/T to file Brief on the Merits, (12) filed on behalf of GlobalSanteFe Co.
05/18/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07004008  Relators' Reply Brief 4/16/07
05/18/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07004007  Response to Amicus Curiae Brief of Sabine Towing & Transp. 3/28/07
05/18/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07004006  Supplemental Record for Petition 3/27/07
05/18/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07004005  Response to Petition 3/27/07
05/18/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07004004  Amicus Curiae Brief of Sabine Towing & Transp., Inc. Rec:  2/20/07
05/18/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07004003  Record for Petition 1/22/07
05/18/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07004002  Appendix for Petition 1/22/07
05/18/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07004001  Petition for Writ of Mandamus 1/22/07
05/07/2007Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Rel br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 6/6/07; Rsp br due 6/26/07; Reply br due 7/11/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
04/20/2009Case Stored  G02 Row 29 B-3 (2 vols)
04/16/2007Reply to Response  Reply to response to mandamus.  On behalf of GlobalSantaFe Corporation.
04/01/2009Certified cys of cost bill sent to attys of record  Cost Bill Issued
03/28/2007Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  Real Party in Interest John B. Lopez' response to petition of Amici Curiae In Support of Relator's Petition for Writ of Mandamus.
03/27/2007Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record  Supplemental Record for mand.  On behalf of John B. Lopez. (2 copies)
03/27/2007Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  Rlp John B. Lopez's response to mandamus.
02/27/2009Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
02/26/2007Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for writ of mandamus due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 3/28/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
02/20/2007Amicus Curiae Brief received  On behalf of Sabine Towing & Transportation, Inc. in support of mand.  Submitted by Michael K. Rose, Stevens Baldo Freeman & Lighty LLP, PO Box 4950, Beaumont TX 77704.  Telephone 409-835-5200.  Fax 409-838-5638.
02/04/2009Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief (12) filed on behalf of American Tort Reform Assoc.
01/31/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07004012  Union Carbide's Amended Amicus Curiae Brief on the Merits  Received: 01/16/08
01/23/2007Case forwarded to Court 
01/22/2009Case forwarded to Court 
01/22/2009Motion for Rehearing  RLP's Motion for rehearing (12) filed on bhealf of John B. Lopez.
01/22/2007Case Record Filed   Record (1)
01/22/2007Appendix Filed  appendix (12)
01/22/2007Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  On behalf of GlobaSantaFe Corporation.
01/16/2008Oral argument   Relator represented by Mr. Christopher Dove (Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP), from Houston.
Real Party in Interest represented by Mr. John M. Black (Heard Robins Cloud & Lubel, LLP), from Houston.
01/16/2008Amended Brief filed  Amended amicus curiae brief.  On behalf of Union Carbide.  Submitted by Stephen Tipps.
01/15/2008Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief on the merits on behalf of Union Carbide.  Submitted by Stephen G. Tipps; BAKER BOTTS LLP, One Shell Plaza, 910 Louisiana St., Houston, Texas 77002.  Ph. 713/229-1543, Fx. 713/229-7943.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
04/20/2009Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 29 B-3 (2 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
American Tort Reform AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Manuel López
Lopez, John B.Real Party in Interest Mr. Justin Ryan Goodman
Mr. John Milton Black
Mr. Ian Patrick Cloud
Union CarbideAmicus CuriaeMr. Stephen G. Tipps
Sabine Towing & Transportation, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. Michael K. Rose
Mr. F. William Mahley
Global Sante Fe CorporationRelatorMr. John B. Hall
Mr. David R. Walker
Mr. Christopher Benjamin Dove
Court of Appeals Information:
Denied 
292 SW3d 68, 12-19-06 
14th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Adele O. Hedges 
Trial Court Information
55th District Court 
Harris 
Honorable Tracy K. Christopher 
2003-30221