Supreme Court

Case: 07-0284    
07-0284
04/10/2007
Second Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
CITY OF DALLAS 
KENNETH E. ALBERT, ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
12/11/2009Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus letter requesting that the State not appear at oral argument (12) filed on behalf of State of Texas.
12/09/2009Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief (12) received on behalf of State of Texas.  Submitted by Philip A. Lionberger, Assistant Solicitor General,  Office of the Attorney General, P.O. Box 12548 (MC 059), Austin, Texas, 78711 (512)936-1698.
08/20/2009Reply BriefEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Pet's REPLY brief on the merits. On behalf of PET 2, Kenneth E. Albert, et al. (12)
08/20/2009Reply BriefEvent related to first petition filed in case. Pet's REPLY brief on the merits. On behalf of PET 1, City of Dallas. (12)
07/21/2009Supplemental Brief filedRespondent PET #2's supplemental response brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of Kenneth E. Albert.
07/21/2009Supplemental Brief filedRespondent Resp's supplemental brief in response to resps/counter-pets' brief.  On behalf of (PET1) City of Dallas. (12)
07/01/2009Supplemental Brief filedEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. PET #2's supplemental brief (12) filed on behalf of Kenneth E. Albert, et al.
07/01/2009Supplemental Brief filedEvent related to first petition filed in case. PET #1's amended brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of the City of Dallas.
04/30/2008Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus brief on behalf of Texas State Association of Fire Fighters in support of resp/cross-petitioner.  Submitted by B. Craig Deats; DEATS DURST OWEN & LEVY, PLLC., 1204 San Antonio St., Ste. 203, Austin, Texas 78701. Ph. 512/474-6200, Fx. 512/474-7896.
02/06/2008Reply BriefEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Pet's reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of pet #2, Kenneth E. Albert, et al. (12)
02/06/2008Reply BriefEvent related to first petition filed in case. Pet's reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of City of Dallas. (12)
01/22/2008Brief on the MeritsRespondent Filed on behalf of Kenneth E. Albert, et al.
01/08/2008Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response BOM, (12) filed on behalf of the City of Dallas.
12/17/2007Brief on the MeritsEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Filed on behalf of Kenneth E. Albert (12)
12/17/2007Brief on the MeritsEvent related to first petition filed in case. Pet's brief on the merits.  On behalf of pet #1, City of Dallas. (12)
08/08/2007Response to PetitionRespondent Response to pet/rev #2.  On behalf of pet #1, City of Dallas. (12)
06/28/2007Response to PetitionRespondent Response to pet/rev #1.  On behalf of (pet. #2) Kenneth E. Albert, et al. (12)
06/28/2007Appendix FiledEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Appendix attached to pet/rev.
06/28/2007Petition for Review #2Petitioner On behalf of (pet. #2) Kenneth E. Albert, et al.
04/27/2007Appendix FiledEvent related to first petition filed in case. Appendix attached to pet/rev.
04/27/2007Petition for ReviewPetitioner On behalf of City of Dallas. (12)
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/23/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
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.
12/19/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
12/19/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07028406  Albert - Brief on the Merits  Filed:  12-17-07
12/19/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07028405  Dallas - Brief on the Merits  Filed: 12-17-07
12/18/2020Document received (See Remarks)  Scanned document added from database.
12/17/2009Oral argument   consolidated for oral argument w/07-0288 - argued on behalf of petitioner by Deborah G. Hankinson; argued on behalf of respondents by Charles W. McGarry and Lee Parsley
12/17/2009Oral argument   consolidated for oral argument w/07-0288 - argued on behalf of petitioner by Deborah G. Hankinson; argued on behalf of respondents by Charles W. McGarry and Lee Parsley
12/17/2009Letter Filed  Resp's post-submission letter referencing a copy of the Defendant's Seventh Amended Answer and Counterclaim (12) filed on behalf of Kenneth Albert, et al.
12/17/2007Brief on the Merits  Filed on behalf of Kenneth E. Albert (12)
12/17/2007Brief on the Merits  Pet's brief on the merits.  On behalf of pet #1, City of Dallas. (12)
12/14/2009Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of Add'l Counsels of Record for Petitioner, City of Dallas.  Add'l counsels are Deborah G. Hankinson & Rick Thompson. (3)
12/11/2009Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by Lee Parsley of E. Lee Parsley, P.C. of Austin
12/11/2009Call received  Call rec'd from amicus attorney Mr. Lionberger stating The State no longer wants to appear at oral argument; he wants to know if he is now obligated to appear.  
12/11/2009Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus letter requesting that the State not appear at oral argument (12) filed on behalf of State of Texas.
12/09/2009Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by amicus, The State of Texas, by Philip A. Lionberger of Office of the Attorney General of Texas of Austin
12/09/2009Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief (12) received on behalf of State of Texas.  Submitted by Philip A. Lionberger, Assistant Solicitor General,  Office of the Attorney General, P.O. Box 12548 (MC 059), Austin, Texas, 78711 (512)936-1698.
12/09/2009Motion to Argue disposedFiling granted The State of Texas's unopposed motion to participate in oral argument granted
12/09/2009Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Denied Motion to expand time allotted for oral argument denied
12/08/2011Case Stored  G02 Row 20 J-4 (7 vols)
12/03/2009Call received  Mr. Parsley informed the Court that he would not be filing a response to the State's motion to participate in oral argument and to expand the time allotted for oral argument.  
12/02/2011Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
12/02/2009Miscellaneous Motion  Opposed Motion to expand time allotted for oral argument (12) filed on behalf of the State of Texas.
12/02/2009Motion to Argue filed  The State of Texas's unopposed motion to participate in and expand time allotted for oral argument (12).
11/30/2009Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by City of Dallas atty by Deborah G. Hankinson of Hankinson Levinger LLP of Dallas
11/23/2009Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  OA submission form submitted by pet atty for Martin, Charles W. McGarry of Law Office of Charles McGarry of Dallas and and pet atty for Albert, E. Lee Parsley of E. Lee Parsley, P.C. of Austin
11/16/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Agreed m/e/t to file pet's brief on the merits granted.  Pet br due 12/17/07; Rsp br due 1/7/08; Reply br due 1/22/08; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
11/16/2007Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Agreed m/e/t to file pet's brief on the merits granted.  Pet br due 12/17/07; Rsp br due 1/7/08; Reply br due 1/22/08; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
11/13/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  City of Dallas', Pet #1, agreed m/e/t to file BOM. (12)
11/09/2009Address Change   Change of address for Mr. E. Lee Parsley.  cms already upated.
11/07/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Agreed m/e/t to file pet's brief on the merits.  On behalf of Kenneth E. Albert, et al. (12)
11/02/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07028404  Dallas - Response to Cross-Petition  Filed: 08/08/07
11/02/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07028403  Albert - Response to Petition  Filed: 06/28/07
11/02/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07028402  Albert - Petition for Review  Filed: 06/28/07
11/01/2007Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07028401  Dallas - Petition for Review  Filed: 04/27/07
10/29/2007Case Record Filed   Inventory in main remarks section
10/23/2009Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on 12/17/09 @ 9:00 a.m.; Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes - Consolidated for oral argument with 07-0288
10/23/2009Petition for Review granted 
10/23/2009Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
10/23/2009Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument Set for OA on 12/17/09 @ 9:00 a.m.; Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes - Consolidated for oral argument with 07-0288
10/23/2009Petition for Review granted 
10/23/2009Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
10/19/2011Corrected judgment issuedIssued
10/19/2011Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Petitioner #1/Counter-Resp, City of Dallas' Motion to Clarify Opinion and Judgment granted in part
10/19/2007Record Requested in Case 
10/16/2007Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 11/15/07; Rsp br due 12/5/07; Reply br due 12/20/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
09/29/2011Response to Motion filed  E-FILED  Respondents/Counter-Petitioners Kenneth E. Albert, et al.'s Response to the City’s Motion to Clarify Opinion and Judgment.
09/27/2011Miscellaneous Motion  E-FILED  Petitioner #1/Counter-Resp, City of Dallas' Motion to Clarify Opinion and Judgment.
09/17/2010Letter Filed  Letter notifies Court that a supplemental Clerk's record will be filed shortly (2) filed on behalf of Mr. Albert
08/26/2011Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
08/26/2011Dissenting opinion issued.Issued
08/26/2011Opinion issuedIssued closes out second process
08/26/2011Concurring and Dissenting Opinion deliveredIssued
08/26/2011Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial court
08/26/2011Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Denied Motion to consider cause in light of City of Houston v. Williams denied
08/26/2011Motion to strike disposedDenied Motion to Strike Susman Godfrey's notice of appearance denied
08/26/2011Motion to strike disposedDenied Motion to strike Linda S. Payne, Trustee for Boyd Veigel, PC.'s "Response to Notice Regarding Counsel for Resps/Counter-Petitioners." denied
08/20/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07028412  Albert - Reply Brief
08/20/2009Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07028413  Dallas - Reply Brief
08/20/2009Reply Brief  Pet's REPLY brief on the merits. On behalf of PET 2, Kenneth E. Albert, et al. (12)
08/20/2009Reply Brief  Pet's REPLY brief on the merits. On behalf of PET 1, City of Dallas. (12)
08/08/2007Response to Petition  Response to pet/rev #2.  On behalf of pet #1, City of Dallas. (12)
08/04/2011Response to Motion filed  E-FILED  City of Dallas' Response to Albert's Motion to Consider Cause In Light Of City Of Houston V. Williams.  (HARD COPIES RECEIVED)
08/03/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted City of Dallas' m/e/t to file reply bom is granted.   Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, August 20, 2009.  further reqs will be disfavored.  mailbox rule dna.
08/03/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  PET #1's agreed motion to extend time to file reply brief on the merits (4) filed on behalf of City of Dallas.
08/03/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Alpert, et al's m/e/t to file reply bom is granted.   Reply bom is due n/l/t 3pm, August 20, 2009.  further reqs will be disfavored.  mailbox rule dna.
07/29/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Agreed m/e/t to file Pets' REPLY brief on the merits. On behalf of (PET 2) Kenneth E. Albert, et al. (12)
07/21/2009Supplemental Brief filed  PET #2's supplemental response brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of Kenneth E. Albert.
07/21/2009Supplemental Brief filed  Resp's supplemental brief in response to resps/counter-pets' brief.  On behalf of (PET1) City of Dallas. (12)
07/20/2011Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to James Pinson to inform him that Petitioner City of Dallas' Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Respondent's Motion to Consider Cause in Light of City of Houston v. Williams was granted in part.  Response due 8/4/11 (not requested due date of 8/15/11).  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
07/19/2011Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted in part Petitioner City of Dallas' Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Respondent's Motion to Consider Cause in Light of City of Houston v. Williams granted in part.  Response due 8/4/11.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
07/19/2010Reply to Response to Motion  Reply to Response to Motion to Strike Susman Godfrey's Notice of Appearance. On behalf of Kenneth E. Albert, et al. (3)
07/16/2007Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to Kenneth Albert's petition for review due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 8/15/07; mlbx rule d/n/a
07/14/2011Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  E-FILED  Petitioner City of Dallas' Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Respondent's Motion to Consider Cause in Light of City of Houston v. Williams. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
07/12/2010Response to Motion filed  Response to Motion to Strike Susman Godfrey's Notice of Appearance. On behalf of Boyd Veigel PC and Susman Godfrey LLP. (3)
07/08/2011Phone call from Clerk's Office  Second request for fee for Motion to Consider.
07/05/2011Miscellaneous Motion  Motion to Consider Cause in Light of City of Houston v. Williams filed on behalf of Kenneth E. Albert. (2)
07/03/2007Case forwarded to Court 
07/03/2007Case forwarded to Court 
07/01/2009Supplemental Brief filed  PET #2's supplemental brief (12) filed on behalf of Kenneth E. Albert, et al.
07/01/2009Supplemental Brief filed  PET #1's amended brief on the merits (12) filed on behalf of the City of Dallas.
06/30/2010Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to Motion to Strike Susan Godrey's Notice of Appearance due no later than 3:00 p.m. on 7/12/10; mailbox rule does not apply
06/28/2007Response to Petition  Response to pet/rev #1.  On behalf of (pet. #2) Kenneth E. Albert, et al. (12)
06/28/2007Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to pet/rev.
06/28/2007Petition for Review #2  On behalf of (pet. #2) Kenneth E. Albert, et al.
06/18/2009Case Record Filed   INVENTORY IN MAIN REMARKS SECTION
06/17/2010Call received  Mr. Parsley called to ask about status of motion to strike.
06/17/2009Corrected Notice sent to all counsel  Letter corrected consolidated cases that were consolidated on 6/5/09 - Cases consolidated 07-0284, 07-0285, 07-0286 & 07-0287.  Letter says:  The Supreme Court of Texas granted the Unopposed Motions to Consolidate on June 5, 2009 the above-referenced cases.  The above-referenced cases have been consolidated into case no. 07-0284.
06/16/2010Motion to Strike filed  Motion to Strike Susman Godfrey's notice of appearance (12) filed on behalf of Kenneth E. Albert, et al.
06/05/2009Cases consolidated by Supreme Court  consolidated with 07-0285, 07-0286, 07-0287, 07-0288, and 07-0289
06/05/2009Motion to Consolidate disposedFiling granted Unopposed motion to consolidate cases granted
06/01/2010Notice of Appearance  Notice of appearance: Ophelia Camina, Susman Godfrey, LLP, 901 Main St., Ste. 5100, Dallas, TX, 75202, Tel. 214-754-1910 (12) filed on behalf of Boyd Veigel.
05/29/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted City of Dallas' m/e/t to file bom is granted.  Pet's br is due n/l/t 3pm July 1, 2009.  Resp br is due n/l/t 30m, July 21, 2009.  Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, August 5, 2009.  Mailbox rule dna.  further reqs will be disfavored.
05/28/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Agreed m/e/t to file pet's brief on the merits. On behalf of (pet #1) City of Dallas. (6)
05/26/2009Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Kenneth E. Albert, et al's m/e/t to file bom is granted.  Pet's br is due n/l/t 3pm July 1, 2009.  Resp br is due n/l/t 30m, July 21, 2009.  Reply br is due n/l/t 3pm, August 5, 2009.  Mailbox rule dna.  further reqs will be disfavored.
05/25/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Kenneth Albert, et al's m/e/t to file response to petition for review granted.  Response to petition due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. on 6/28/07.
05/25/2007Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet#2 Kenneth Albert, et al's m/e/t to file petition for review granted.  Petition for review due n/l/t 5:00 p.m. on 6/28/07.
05/24/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  M/E/T TO FILE RESPONSE TO PET #1 (incorporated w/ 2nd m/e/t to file pet/rev). On behalf of pet. #2, Kenneth E. Albert, et al. (12)
05/24/2007Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  2nd m/e/t to file pet/rev (incorporated w/ m/e/t to file response).  On behalf of pet. #2, Kenneth E. Albert, et al. (12)
05/22/2009Motion to Consolidate filed  Unopposed motion to consolidate cases: 07-0284, 07-0285, 07-0286 & 07-0287.  On behalf of City of Dallas. (12)
05/21/2009Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Agreed m/e/t to file pet's brief on the merits. On behalf of Pet 2, Kenneth E. Albert, et al. (12)
05/02/2007Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Unopposed m/e/t to file petition on behalf of Kenneth E. Albert, et al., is granted until May 9, 2007.
05/02/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Pet, City of Dallas's unopposed m/e/t to file petition is granted;  City of Dallas's petition was filed in this office on April 27, 2007.
05/01/2009Brief on the Merits Ordered  Requested supplemental briefs on the merits, in light of the decision issued by the Court on 5/1/09 in The City of El Paso, et al v. Heinrich: Pet br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 6/1/09; Rsp br due 6/22/09; Reply br due 7/7/09; mlbx rule d/n/a
04/30/2008Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus brief on behalf of Texas State Association of Fire Fighters in support of resp/cross-petitioner.  Submitted by B. Craig Deats; DEATS DURST OWEN & LEVY, PLLC., 1204 San Antonio St., Ste. 203, Austin, Texas 78701. Ph. 512/474-6200, Fx. 512/474-7896.
04/27/2007Appendix Filed  Appendix attached to pet/rev.
04/27/2007Petition for Review  On behalf of City of Dallas. (12)
04/10/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review #2 filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file (#2) pet/rev. On behalf of Kenneth E. Albert, et al. (12)
04/10/2007Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file pet/rev. (12) On behalf of City of Dallas.
03/22/2010Motion to Strike filed  Motion to strike Linda S. Payne, Trustee for Boyd Veigel, PC.'s "Response to Notice Regarding Counsel for Resps/Counter-Petitioners."  (12) On behalf of Kenneth E. Albert, et al.
02/24/2010Letter Filed  Response to Notice Regarding Counsel for Resps/Counter-Petitioners, Kenneth Albert, et al.   Filed on behalf of Linda S. Payne, Trustee for Boyd Veigel, PC. (12)
02/15/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07028410  Albert - Reply Brief on the Merits  Filed:  02/06/08
02/15/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07028409  Dallas - Reply Brief on the Merits  Filed:  02/06/08
02/06/2008Reply Brief  Pet's reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of pet #2, Kenneth E. Albert, et al. (12)
02/06/2008Reply Brief  Pet's reply brief on the merits.  On behalf of City of Dallas. (12)
02/01/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07028408  Albert - Response Brief on the Merits  Filed: 01/22/08
01/22/2008Brief on the Merits  Filed on behalf of Kenneth E. Albert, et al.
01/11/2010Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance for Trial Court purposes only, Atty. Terry Scarborough.  On behalf of Resp/Counter-Pet, Kenneth E. Albert, et al. (12)
01/10/2008Electronic copies of brief posted to website  #07028407  Dallas - Response Brief on the Merits  Filed: 01/08/08
01/08/2008Brief on the Merits  Response BOM, (12) filed on behalf of the City of Dallas.
01/08/2008Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed m/e/t to file BOM granted.  Rsp br due n/l/t 3:00 p.m. on 1/22/08; Reply br due 2/6/08; mlbx rule d/n/a.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.
01/03/2008Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed m/e/t to file BOM (12) filed on behalf of Kenneth E. Albert, et al.
Calendars
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12/08/2011Case StoredCase stored.G02 Row 20 J-4 (7 vols)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Dallas PoliceIntervenorMr. Eric G. Calhoun
Texas State Association of Fire FightersAmicus CuriaeMr. B. Craig Deats
Albert, Kenneth E.RespondentMr. John R. Stooksberry
Mr. William M. Boyd
Mr. Terry Lane Scarborough
Ms. V. Blayre Pena
Mr. E. Lee Parsley
Mr. Jay B. Stewart
Boyd Veigel, P.C.RespondentMs. Ophelia F. Camina
City of DallasPetitionerMr. William Richard (Rick) Thompson II
Mr. John Andrew Conway
The Honorable Barbara E. Rosenberg
Mr. Edgar Leon Carter
Ms. Madeleine B. Johnson
Ms. Deborah G. Hankinson
Mr. Thomas P. Perkins Jr.
Mr. Richard A. Sayles
Mr. James B. Pinson
Mr. Peter Brooke Haskel
State of TexasAmicus CuriaeMr. Philip A. Lionberger
Court of Appeals Information:
Aff,part & Rev & Rem/prt 
214 SW3d 631, 12-21-06 
5th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Joseph Morris 
Trial Court Information
199th District Court 
Collin 
Honorable Robert T. Dry 
199-697-94