Supreme Court

Case: 11-0283    
11-0283
04/19/2011
Petition for Review originally filed as 53.7(f)
SUSAN COMBS, COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND GREG ABBOTT, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF TEXAS 
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
03/26/2013Post submission brief filedRespondent Response to Post Submission Brief filed on behalf of Health Care Service Corporation.
03/14/2013Post submission brief filedPetitioner Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of Susan Combs, Comptroller
of Public Accounts of the State of Texas and Greg Abbott, Attorney General of
the State of Texas
02/26/2013Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Oral Argument Handouts filed on behalf of Health Care Services Corporation. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
02/22/2013Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedRespondent Respondent Health Care Services Corporation's Response to Amicus Brief of Texas Municipal League, et al. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
02/13/2013Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of Texas Municipal League, et al. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
07/23/2012Letter brief Respondent Respondent Health Care Services Corp, et al.'s response letter brief to petitioner's letter brief filed on 6/27/12.
06/27/2012Letter brief Petitioner Petitioner Susan Combs, et al's Letter "to update the Court on the impact of the court of appeals’s judgment on tax audits and refund claims that have been finalized or verified while this case was being briefed."
06/22/2012Reply BriefPetitioner Reply brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Susan Combs.
05/08/2012Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Health Care Services Corporation.  (HARD COPIES REC'D)
04/18/2012Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Susan Combs, et al.  (HARD COPIES REC'D)
01/26/2012Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedRespondent E-FILED  Respondent Health Care Service Corp.'s Response to Texas Municipal League, et al.'s Letter filed on 01/20/12.  (HARD COPIES REC'D)
09/02/2011Reply to ResponsePetitioner E-FILED  Reply to petition filed on behalf of Susan Combs, Comptroller.  HARD COPIES RECEIVED.
08/23/2011Response to PetitionRespondent E-FILED  Response to petition for review filed on behalf of Health Care Service Corp., Inc.  ORIGINAL AND 11 HARD COPIES RECEIVED.
06/20/2011Appendix FiledPetitioner E-FILED  Appendix attached to petition
06/20/2011Petition for ReviewPetitioner E-FILED  Petition appendix attached filed on behalf of Susan Combs, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
09/02/2011Reply to Response  E-FILED  Reply to petition filed on behalf of Susan Combs, Comptroller.  HARD COPIES RECEIVED.
08/27/2013Case Stored  G02 Exhibit Room M-4 (4 vols + 1 box)
08/23/2011Response to Petition  E-FILED  Response to petition for review filed on behalf of Health Care Service Corp., Inc.  ORIGINAL AND 11 HARD COPIES RECEIVED.
07/29/2011Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than 3:00 p.m. on 8/29/11; mailbox rule does not apply
07/23/2012Letter brief   Respondent Health Care Services Corp, et al.'s response letter brief to petitioner's letter brief filed on 6/27/12.
07/19/2013Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
07/10/2012Address Change   Mr. Sigel's address change:  Ryan Law Firm, LLP, 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78701, (512) 459-6600.  Filed on behalf of Health Care Serv. Corp.
06/28/2011Case forwarded to Court 
06/27/2012Letter brief   Petitioner Susan Combs, et al's Letter "to update the Court on the impact of the court of appeals’s judgment on tax audits and refund claims that have been finalized or verified while this case was being briefed."
06/22/2012Reply Brief  Reply brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Susan Combs.
06/21/2011Response Waiver filed  Response waiver to petition for review filed on behalf of Health Care Service Corp., a Mutual Legal Reserve Co. (orig & 1)
06/20/2011Appendix Filed  E-FILED  Appendix attached to petition
06/20/2011Petition for Review  E-FILED  Petition appendix attached filed on behalf of Susan Combs, et al.
06/07/2013Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
06/07/2013Opinion issuedCourt affirms in part and reverses in part CA judgment and remands to trial court
05/20/2011Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Petitioner's motion for extension of time to file petition for review granted.  Petition for review due 6/20/11.  No further requests for extensions of time will not be considered.
05/18/2011Response to Motion filed  Opposition to Petitioners' Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed on behalf of Health Care Service Corporation. (2)
05/17/2012Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time is granted.  Petitioner's Reply Brief is due June 22, 2012; FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
05/17/2011Call received  Call received from Doug Sigel stating he will be filing a response to the third motion for extension of time to file petition for review; response will be filed within 5 business days
05/17/2011Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to respondent attorney Quentin Doug Sigel to find out if he plans to file a response to the third motion for extension of time to file petition; left message
05/17/2011Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  EFILED: Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review on behalf of Susan Combs, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas, et al. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
05/15/2012Response to Motion filed  Response to Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Health Care Serv. Corp.
05/14/2012Phone call from Clerk's Office  Mr. Sigel's office informed the Court that the response will be filed to motion by Friday.
05/14/2012Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Opposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Susan Combs, et al.
05/13/2011Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Second unopposed motion for extension of time to file petition for review granted.  Petition due 5/20/11.
05/13/2011Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  E-FILED Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review on behalf of Susan Combs, et al. (2 HARD COPIES REC'D 5/16/11)
05/08/2012Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Health Care Services Corporation.  (HARD COPIES REC'D)
04/20/2011Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Petition is due May 17, 2011.
04/19/2011Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed motion for extension of time to file petition (2) filed on behalf of Susan Combs, et al.
04/18/2012Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Susan Combs, et al.  (HARD COPIES REC'D)
03/26/2013Post submission brief filed  Response to Post Submission Brief filed on behalf of Health Care Service Corporation.
03/14/2013Post submission brief filed  Post Submission Letter filed on behalf of Susan Combs, Comptroller
of Public Accounts of the State of Texas and Greg Abbott, Attorney General of
the State of Texas
03/09/2012Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Petitioner's motion for extension of time to file brief on the merits granted.  Petitioner's brief due 4/18/12; Response brief due 5/8/12; Reply brief due 5/23/12.
03/09/2012Motion to Consolidate disposedFiling granted in part Unopposed motion to Consolidate Case Nos. 11-0283 and 11-0652, or, in the Alternative, to Consolidate for Purposes of Briefing and Consideration granted in part.  Consolidate the two cause numbers for purposes of briefing and consideration.
03/08/2012Response to Motion filed  Response to Motion for Extension of Time to File Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Health Care Service Corporation, et al.
03/06/2012Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  E-FILED Motion to Extend Time to file Petitioners Susan Combs, et al.'s Brief on the Merits.
03/01/2012Case Record Filed   CLKS REC (11) VOLS, REPS REC (3) VOLS, EXHIBITS (7), ANTS BR, APES BR, ANTS REPLY BR, APES POST LTR BR-W DISK, MISC FOLDER, JUDGEMENT, OPINION (AF)
02/28/2012Motion to Consolidate filed  E-FILED  Unopposed motion to Consolidate Case Nos. 11-0283 and 11-0652, or, in the Alternative, to Consolidate for Purposes of Briefing and Consideration.  On behalf of Susan Combs, et al.
02/27/2013Oral argument   argued on behalf of petitioners by Kristofer S. Monson; argued on behalf of David Keltner (consolidated for oral argument with 11-0652)
02/26/2013Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Handouts filed on behalf of Health Care Services Corporation. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
02/22/2013Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  Respondent Health Care Services Corporation's Response to Amicus Brief of Texas Municipal League, et al. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
02/22/2012Record Requested in Case 
02/19/2013Call received  David Keltner called to inquire whether Court had been informed that Scott, Douglass & McConnico is no longer representing respondent. He thought it might have an impact on recusal decisions. BH stated he would inform the Court.
02/17/2012Brief on the Merits Ordered  Petitioner brief due 03/19/12; Response brief due 04/09/12; Reply brief due 04/24/12
02/13/2013Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of Texas Municipal League, et al.
02/13/2013Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of Texas Municipal League, et al. (HARD COPIES REC'D)
02/12/2013Letter Received  Ryan Law Firm change of address.
02/12/2013Letter Filed  Kennon L. Wooten, with Scott, Douglas & McConnico, L.L.P., no longer represents the Respondent.
02/08/2013Description of document returned to Supreme Court  Grant letter to Mr. Quentin Doug Sigel.
02/06/2013Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument will be presented by David Keltner for Respondent Health Care Services Corporation.
02/06/2013Notice of Appearance  David Keltner will be appearing as appellate counsel for Respondent Healthcare Service Corp.
01/26/2012Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  E-FILED  Respondent Health Care Service Corp.'s Response to Texas Municipal League, et al.'s Letter filed on 01/20/12.  (HARD COPIES REC'D)
01/23/2013Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument will be presented by Kristofer S. Monson.
01/20/2012Letter Filed  Letter indicating that an amicus brief will be forthcoming filed on behalf of Texas Municipal League, et al.
01/18/2013Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been reset for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., February 27, 2013.  Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
01/18/2013Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
01/18/2013Petition for Review granted 
Calendars
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08/27/2013Case StoredCase stored.G02 Exhibit Room M-4 (4 vols + 1 box)
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Combs, SusanPetitionerMr. Kevin D. Van Oort
Mr. Jonathan F. Mitchell
Mr. Daniel T. Hodge
Mr. William "Bill" J. Cobb III
Mr. David C. Mattax
Mr. Gregory Abbott
Mr. Kristofer S. Monson
Mr. Jim B. Cloudt
Texas Municipal LeagueAmicus CuriaeMr. Brent A. Money
Health Care Service CorporationRespondentMr. Mark W. Eidman
Mr. Quentin Doug Sigel
Mr. Ray H. Langenberg
Mr. David E. Keltner
Ms. Kennon Lathem Wooten
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed [duplicate 3] 
___ SW3d ___, 03-16-11 
3rd Court of Appeals 
Honorable Robert Harrison Pemberton 
Trial Court Information
53rd District Court 
Travis 
Honorable Orlinda L. Naranjo 
D-1-GN-04-001955