Supreme Court

Case: 14-0753    
14-0753
09/19/2014
U.S. Certified Question accepted by Supreme Court
U.S. METALS, INCORPORATED 
LIBERTY MUTUAL GROUP, INCORPORATED, DOING BUSINESS AS LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
02/25/2016Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of Mutual Casualty Company and Mid-Continent Casualty Company.
01/20/2016Motion for Rehearing for pet #2 Appellee's motion for rehearing of a cause filed Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.
01/20/2016Appendix FiledAppellant in case Appendix to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of U.S. Metals, Inc.
01/20/2016Motion for RehearingAppellant's motion for rehearing of a cause filed Motion for Rehearing, filed on behalf of U.S. Metals, Inc.
11/19/2015Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedAppellee in case Response to Amicus Curiae Brief of United Policyholders filed on behalf of Liberty Mutual Group,Inc.
10/30/2015Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedAppellee in case Response to Amicus Curiae Brief of Associated General Contractors of America, et al. filed on behalf Liberty Mutual Group, Incorporated.
08/28/2015Exhibits in case/cause filedAppellant in case Appellant's exhibits for oral argument filed on behalf of U.S. Metals, Incorporated.
07/31/2015Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of Associated General Contractors of America, et al.
06/22/2015Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief filed on behalf of United Policyholders in support of U.S. Metals, Inc. Submitted by Jennifer Dotson of Reed Smith LLP.
04/24/2015Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief filed on behalf of American Insurance Association and Property Casualty Insurers Association of America in support of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Submitted by Richard D. Salgado of Dentons US LLP.
03/26/2015Reply BriefAppellant in case Appellant U.S. Metals, Inc.'s Reply Brief on the Merits.
03/12/2015Brief on the MeritsAppellee in case Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.
12/19/2014Brief on the MeritsAppellant in case Appellant's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of U.S. Metals, Inc.
09/19/2014Certified Question filedU. S. Certified Question Certified Question filed by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of U.S. Metals, Incorporated.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/19/2014Brief on the Merits  Appellant's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of U.S. Metals, Inc.
12/18/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted U.S. Metals, Inc.'s Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing is Granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Motion for Rehearing is due January 20, 2016.
12/17/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of U.S. Metals, Incorporated
12/17/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing is Granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Motion for Rehearing is due January 20, 2016.
12/17/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., et al.
12/04/2015Opinion issuedCertified question answered by the Court The Court answers the questions certified by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.  Chief Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court.
(12/4/2015 5:10:07 PM) 140753.pdf
11/19/2015Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  Response to Amicus Curiae Brief of United Policyholders filed on behalf of Liberty Mutual Group,Inc.
11/17/2014Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Appellant's Brief on the Merits is Granted. No further extensions of time will be considered. Appellant's brief is due December 19, 2014; Appellee's brief is due January 8, 2015; and Reply brief is due January 23, 2015.
11/14/2014Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Appellant's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of U.S. Metals, Incorporated.
10/30/2015Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  Response to Amicus Curiae Brief of Associated General Contractors of America, et al. filed on behalf Liberty Mutual Group, Incorporated.
10/21/2014Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Motion for Extension Time to file Appellant's Brief on the Merits is Granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Appellant's brief is due November 26, 2014; Appellee's brief is due December 16, 2014; and Reply brief is due December 31, 2014.
10/20/2014Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Appellant's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of U.S. Metals, Inc.
09/26/2014Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the  merits requested:  Appellant brief due no later than 10/27/14; Appellee brief due 11/17/14; Reply brief due 12/2/14.
09/26/2014Certified Question accepted 
09/26/2014Certified Question disposedCertified Question accepted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
09/23/2014Notice requesting filing fee  Fee request sent to both parties for the Certified Question.
09/19/2014Case Record Filed   Certified Question Record.
09/19/2014Certified Question filed  Certified Question filed by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of U.S. Metals, Incorporated.
09/02/2015Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Appellant by Graig J. Alvarez; Argued on behalf of Appellees by Levon G. Hovnatanian
08/28/2015Exhibits in case/cause filed  Appellant's exhibits for oral argument filed on behalf of U.S. Metals, Incorporated.
07/31/2015Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of Associated General Contractors of America, et al.
07/16/2015Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of respondent, Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. Oral Argument Will Be Presented By Levon G. Hovnatanian of Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, L.L.P. of Houston Texas.
07/15/2015Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral argument will be presented by Graig J. Alvarez of Fernelius Alvarez Simon PLLC on behalf of U.S. Metals, Incorporated.
07/03/2015Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., September 2, 2015.  Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes
06/22/2015Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief filed on behalf of United Policyholders in support of U.S. Metals, Inc. Submitted by Jennifer Dotson of Reed Smith LLP.
06/17/2016Case Stored  e-stored
06/17/2016Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
06/17/2016Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
04/24/2015Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance of Attorneys Richard D. Salgado, Matthew T. Nickel, and Adam H. Pierson. On behalf of Amici Curiae American Insurance Association and Property Casualty Insurers Association of America.
04/24/2015Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief filed on behalf of American Insurance Association and Property Casualty Insurers Association of America in support of Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Submitted by Richard D. Salgado of Dentons US LLP.
03/26/2015Reply Brief  Appellant U.S. Metals, Inc.'s Reply Brief on the Merits.
03/12/2015Brief on the Merits  Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.
02/25/2016Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of Mutual Casualty Company and Mid-Continent Casualty Company.
02/10/2015Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Appellee's Brief on the Merits is Granted; Appellee's Brief is due March 11, 2015; Reply Brief is due March 26, 2015. NO FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE CONSIDERED.
02/09/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.
01/20/2016Case forwarded to Court 
01/20/2016Case forwarded to Court 
01/20/2016Motion for Rehearing for pet #2   Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.
01/20/2016Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing, filed on behalf of U.S. Metals, Inc.
01/20/2016Appendix Filed  Appendix to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of U.S. Metals, Inc.
01/09/2015Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Appellee's Brief on the Merits is granted; Appellee Brief is due February 9, 2015; Reply Brief is due February 24, 2015. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
01/08/2015Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
06/17/2016Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
American Subcontractors Association, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. Patrick J. Wielinski
U.S. METALS, INCORPORATEDAppellantMr. Ryan Perdue
Mr. Lance R. Bremer
Mr. Graig Alvarez
American Insurance AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Adam H. Pierson
Matthew Nickel
Richard Salgado
Associated General Contractors of AmericaAmicus CuriaeMr. Patrick J. Wielinski
ASA of Texas, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. Patrick J. Wielinski
Mid-Continent Casualty CompanyAmicus CuriaeRobert J. Witmeyer
Mr. R. Brent Cooper  
Texas Building Branch – Associated General Contractors of AmericaAmicus CuriaeMr. Patrick J. Wielinski
Mutual Casualty CompanyAmicus CuriaeMr. Aaron L. Mitchell
United PolicyholdersAmicus CuriaeJennifer Lynn Dotson
LIBERTY MUTUAL GROUP, INCORPORATEDAppelleeMr. Levon G. Hovnatanian
Mr. Christopher W. Martin
Mr. Bruce E. Ramage
Property Casualty Insurers Association of AmericaAmicus CuriaeMr. Adam H. Pierson
Matthew Nickel
Richard Salgado
ABC of TexasAmicus CuriaeMr. Patrick J. Wielinski
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