Supreme Court

Case: 07-0131    
07-0131
02/22/2007
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
JOHN CHRISTOPHER FRANKA, M.D. AND NAGAKRISHNA REDDY, M.D. 
STACEY VELASQUEZ AND SARAGOSA ALANIZ, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS NEXT FRIENDS OF THEIR MINOR CHILD, SARAGOSA MARIO ALANIZ 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
03/09/2011Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Respondents' Stacey Velasquez, et al.'s Motion for Rehearing. (2)
11/07/2008Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief (12) filed on behalf of The State of Texas
10/31/2008Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) The State of Texas intended to file a post-submission brief as amicus curiae, but due to unexpected circumstances, the State is unable to file its brief today, but intends to file no later than next Friday, Nov. 7th.
09/25/2008Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus letter (12) filed on behalf of the State of Texas.  Submitted by Michael Murphey.
01/10/2008Reply BriefPetitioner Pets'reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of John Christopher Franka, M.D., et al. (12)
12/18/2007Brief on the MeritsRespondent Filed on behalf of Stacey Velasquez, et al. (12)
10/29/2007Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Pet's brief on the merits. On behalf of John Christopher Franka, M.D., et al. (12)
08/10/2007Additional citations received.Respondent Citing a recent decision by the 8th COA, Kanlic v. Meyer, No. 08-06-00292-CV, 2007 Tex.App. Lexis 5935 (Tex.App.-El Paso, July 26, 2007)  On behalf of Stacey Velasquez, et al. (12)
07/11/2007Additional citations received.Respondent Letter citing "Clark vs. Sell", 07-07-00049-CV, filed on behalf of Stacey Velasquez, et al. (12)
06/21/2007Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to response to the pet/rev filed on behalf of John Christopher Franka, M.D., et al. (12)
06/04/2007Response to PetitionRespondent Response to pet/rev.  On behalf of Stacey Velasquez, et al.
02/23/2007Amended Petition for Review filedPetitioner Amended pet/rev.  On behalf of John Christopher Franka, et al.
02/21/2007Appendix FiledPetitioner appendix attached
02/21/2007Petition for ReviewPetitioner On behalf of John Christopher Franka, M.D., et al.
Case Events
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12/22/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
12/21/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
12/20/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
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12/18/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
07/11/2011Case Stored  Row 19 D-3 (2 vols)
04/13/2011Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
04/01/2011Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting.
03/09/2011Case forwarded to Court 
03/09/2011Motion for Rehearing  Respondents' Stacey Velasquez, et al.'s Motion for Rehearing. (2)
02/10/2011Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Respondent's unopposed motion for extension of time to file motion for rehearing granted.  Motion for rehearing due 3/9/11.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
02/07/2011Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Respondents Stacey Velasquez, et al.'s Unopposed motion for extension of time to file Motion for Rehearing. (2)
01/21/2011Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
01/21/2011Dissenting opinion issued.Issued
01/21/2011Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial court
07/19/2010Address Change   For respondent's atty, Mr. Thomas H. Crofts, Crofts & Callaway, P.C., 300 Austin Highway, Suite 120, San Antonio, TX  78209-5303. Telephone & fax numbers remain the same.  (orig)
11/07/2008Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief (12) filed on behalf of The State of Texas
10/31/2008Amicus Curiae Letter Received  The State of Texas intended to file a post-submission brief as amicus curiae, but due to unexpected circumstances, the State is unable to file its brief today, but intends to file no later than next Friday, Nov. 7th.
10/09/2008Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to Gene Hagood pursuant to letter filed on 10/1/08 requiring insight into options Petitioners have in regards to a previous letter filed in our court regarding a post submission brief that may be filed by Oct 31.  BH asked that our office call to let him know that he may file a response to amicus brief if he would like without our Court striking the response.  
10/03/2008Letter Filed  from resp's counsel letting the Court know that he can find no authority in the TRAP for "post submission brief as Amicus."  On behalf of Stacey Velazquez, et al. (12)
09/25/2008Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus letter (12) filed on behalf of the State of Texas.  Submitted by Michael Murphey.
09/10/2008Oral argument   argued on behalf of pet by Thomas H. Crofts, Jr.; argued on behalf of rsp by Gene Hagood (Hagood & Neumann, LLP)
08/25/2008Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by Thomas H. Crofts, Jr. of Crofts & Callaway, P.C. of San Antonio, TX
08/25/2008Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by Gene Hagood of Hagood & Neumann, LLP of Alvin, TX
08/13/2008Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to parties relaying that OA has been set for 9/10/08.  Respondent's attorney (Brad Guillory) no longer works at the firm.  Asked if the firm would send a letter updating lead in this case (Gene Hagood)
08/13/2008Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on 9/10/08 on 9:00 a.m.; Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes
04/29/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07013109  Respondent's Brief on the Merits  Filed: 12/18/07
04/18/2008Petition for Review granted 
04/18/2008Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
01/10/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07013108  Petitioner's Reply Brief  Filed:  01/10/08
01/10/2008Reply Brief  Pets'reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of John Christopher Franka, M.D., et al. (12)
01/08/2008Motion 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 1/10/08; mlbx rule d/n/a
01/04/2008Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of John Christopher Franka, M.D., et al. (12)
12/18/2007Brief on the Merits  Filed on behalf of Stacey Velasquez, et al. (12)
12/04/2007Correction filed (See Remarks)  Letter " to correct three typographical miscues in Pet's BOM", (12)
11/14/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed m/e/t to file resp's brief on the merits granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 12/19/07; Reply br due 1/3/08; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
11/08/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file resp's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Stacey Velasquez, et al. (12)
11/05/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07013107  Petitioners' Brief on the Merits  Filed: 10/29/07
10/29/2007Brief on the Merits  Pet's brief on the merits. On behalf of John Christopher Franka, M.D., et al. (12)
10/01/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Pet's m/e/t to file brief on the merits granted.  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 10/29/07; Rsp br due 11/19/07; Reply br due 12/4/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
09/28/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed M/E/T to file Pet's BOM, (12) filed on behalf of JOhn Christpher Franka, M.D.
09/12/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07013106  Respondent's Additional Cites (2)  Filed:  08/10/07
09/12/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07013105  Respondent's Additional Cites (1)  Filed:  07/11/07
09/12/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07013104  Response to Petition  Filed: 06/04/07
09/12/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07013103  Petitioner's Letter Brief   Filed:  08/15/07
09/12/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07013102  Reply to Petition  Filed:  06/21/07
09/12/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07013101  Amended Petition For Review  Filed:  02/23/07
09/07/2007Case Record Filed   Inventory in main remarks section
08/30/2007Record Requested in Case 
08/28/2007Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 9/27/07; Rsp br due 10/17/07; Reply br due 11/1/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
08/15/2007Letter Filed  letter responds to resps' add'l cites that was filed on 7/11/07 & 08/10/07.  On behalf of John Christopher Franka, M.D., et al. (12)
08/10/2007Additional citations received.  Citing a recent decision by the 8th COA, Kanlic v. Meyer, No. 08-06-00292-CV, 2007 Tex.App. Lexis 5935 (Tex.App.-El Paso, July 26, 2007)  On behalf of Stacey Velasquez, et al. (12)
07/11/2007Additional citations received.  Letter citing "Clark vs. Sell", 07-07-00049-CV, filed on behalf of Stacey Velasquez, et al. (12)
06/21/2007Reply to Response  Reply to response to the pet/rev filed on behalf of John Christopher Franka, M.D., et al. (12)
06/04/2007Response to Petition  Response to pet/rev.  On behalf of Stacey Velasquez, et al.
05/18/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed M/E/T to file Response to Pet. Rev granted.  Requested response to petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 6/4/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
05/16/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed M/E/T to file Response to Pet. Rev., filed on behalf of Stacey Velasquez, et al. (12)
04/19/2007Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due n/l/t 5/21/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
03/27/2007Case forwarded to Court 
03/22/2007Response Waiver filed  On behalf of Stacey Velasquez, et al. (12)
02/27/2007Motion to Amend disposedFiling granted Unopposed motion for leave to filed amended pet/rev granted.
02/23/2007Amended Petition for Review filed  Amended pet/rev.  On behalf of John Christopher Franka, et al.
02/23/2007Motion to Amend Filed  Unopposed motion for leave to filed amended pet/rev.  On behalf of John Christopher Franka, M.D., et al.
02/21/2007Appendix Filed  appendix attached
02/21/2007Petition for Review  On behalf of John Christopher Franka, M.D., et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
07/11/2011Case StoredCase stored.Row 19 D-3 (2 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Velasquez, StaceyRespondentMr. Gene S. Hagood
Mr. Brad Allen Guillory
Franka, M.D., John ChristopherPetitionerMs. Karen Rau Roberts
Mr. Thomas H. Crofts Jr.
Ms. Rosemary L. Hollan
The State of Texas Amicus CuriaeMr. Michael Patrick Murphy
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed [duplicate 1] 
216 SW3d 409, 09-06-06 
4th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Alma L. Lopez 
Trial Court Information
288th District Court 
Bexar 
Honorable Joe Frazier Brown 
2004-CI-05605