Supreme Court

Case: 16-1013    
16-1013
12/20/2016
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION AND ANADARKO E&P COMPANY, L.P. 
HOUSTON CASUALTY COMPANY, ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
03/29/2019Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filedPetitioner Response to Amended Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corp., et al.
03/29/2019Surreply filedPetitioner Sur-Reply in Opposition to Underwriter's Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corp., et al.
03/27/2019Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amended Amicus Curiae Brief with Appendix submitted by Lloyd's Market Association, et al.
03/26/2019Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of Lloyd's Market Association, International Underwriting Association, American Institute of Marine Underwriters, and Fieldwood Energy LLC in support of Motion for Rehearing, submitted by Glenn R. Legge and Cade White of Holman, Fenwick & Willan of Houston, Texas.
03/25/2019Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filedRespondent Reply in Support of Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Houston Casualty Company, et al.
03/19/2019Response to Motion for RehearingPetitioner Response to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corp., et al.
03/13/2019Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Houston Casualty Company, et al.
09/27/2018Post submission brief filedRespondent Response to Post Submission Brief filed on behalf of Houston Casualty Company, et al.
09/20/2018Post submission brief filedPetitioner Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corp. et al.
09/14/2018Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, et al.
09/14/2018Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Houston Casualty Company, et al.
09/13/2018Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of Lloyd's Martket Association, International Underwriting Association and American Institute of Marine Underwriters, submitted by Glenn R. Legge, Karen A. Conticello and Caded White of Holman, Fenwick & Willan of Houston, Texas.
11/07/2017Reply BriefPetitioner's Reply Brief Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, et al.
10/26/2017Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Houston Casualty Company, et al.
08/28/2017Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of United Policy Holders. Submitted by G. Andrew Veazey of Veazey Felder & Renegar, LLC of Lafayette, Louisiana.
08/16/2017Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, et al.
06/02/2017Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Anadarko Petrolem, Corp., et al.
05/22/2017Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Houston Casualty Company, et al.
05/22/2017Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of United Policy Holders. Submitted by G. Andrew Veazey of Veazey Felder & Renegar, LLC of Lafayette, Louisiana.
04/07/2017Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter Brief of American Petroleum Institute (API) in support of Petitioners submitted by Sean D. Jordan of Jackson Walker, L.L.P. of Austin, Texas.
04/05/2017Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of Louisiana Oil and Gas Association and Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association submitted by Philip D. Nizialek of Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux, LLC of New Orleans, Louisiana.
03/06/2017Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/23/2016Electronic communication received from Party  Received email from counsel, Marie Yeates, and she notified that will take care of the motions pro hac vice as quick as possible.
12/22/2016Electronic communication sent to Party  Contacted petitioner's counsel and requested a motion pro hac vice and motion in support for each non-resident attorney, Mr. John D. Shugrue and Mr. Kevin B. Dreher of Chicago, Illinois.
12/21/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Petition for Review is due March 6, 2017.
12/20/2016Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, et al.
11/07/2017Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, et al.
10/26/2017Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Houston Casualty Company, et al.
09/27/2018Post submission brief filed  Response to Post Submission Brief filed on behalf of Houston Casualty Company, et al.
09/20/2018Post submission brief filed  Post-Submission Brief filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corp. et al.
09/17/2018Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioners by Marie R. Yeates; Argued on behalf of respondents by J. Clifton Hall, III
09/14/2018Submission Schedule  Submission Schedule for September 17, 2018.
09/14/2018Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Houston Casualty Company, et al.
09/14/2018Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, et al.
09/13/2018Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of Lloyd's Martket Association, International Underwriting Association and American Institute of Marine Underwriters, submitted by Glenn R. Legge, Karen A. Conticello and Caded White of Holman, Fenwick & Willan of Houston, Texas.
09/08/2017Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondents' Brief on the Merits is granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Response Brief is due October 26, 2017; Reply Brief is due November 10, 2017.
09/08/2017Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Houston Casualty Company, et al.
09/06/2018Miscellaneous Motion  Unopposed Motion for Judicial Notice of the Deepwater Horizon MDL Court's Judgment and Consent Decree filed on behalf of Houston Casualty Company, et al.
08/28/2017Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of United Policy Holders. Submitted by G. Andrew Veazey of Veazey Felder & Renegar, LLC of Lafayette, Louisiana.
08/27/2018Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of respondents, Houston Casualty Company, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by J. Clifton Hall, III of Hall Maines Lugrin, P.C. of Houston, TX.
08/24/2017Letter Filed  Louisiana Oil and Gas Association and Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association respectfully request that the Court consider their previously-submitted amicus brief in conjunction with Anadarko’s merits-stage briefing in this matter. Submitted by Philip D. Nizialek of Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux of New Orleans, Louisiana.
08/22/2017Letter Filed  American Petroleum Institute (API) respectfully requests that the Court consider its amicus brief in conjunction with Petitioners’ merits-stage briefing in this matter. Submitted by Sean D. Jordan of Jackson Walker of Austin, Texas.
08/21/2017Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Respondent's Brief is due on October 5, 2017. Reply Brief is due on October 20, 2017.
08/21/2017Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Houston Casualty Company, et al.
08/16/2017Brief on the Merits  Petitioners' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, et al.
08/06/2018Miscellaneous Motion  Unopposed Motion for Judicial Notice of Federal MDL Court's Judgment filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, et al.
08/01/2018Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of petitioners, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Marie R. Yeates of Vinson & Elkins LLP of Houston, Texas.
06/29/2018Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., September 17, 2018.  Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes
06/22/2017Case Record Filed   Electronic Appellate Record received.
06/20/2017Record Requested in Case  Record requested from the 9th COA
06/19/2017Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits is granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Petitioner's Brief is due August 16, 2017; Response Brief is due September 5, 2017; Reply Brief is due September 20, 2017.
06/19/2017Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for 30-Day Extension of time to file Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, et al.
06/16/2017Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Petitioner's brief on the merits due no later than July 17, 2017; Response brief due August 7, 2017; Reply brief due August 22, 2017.
06/02/2017Reply to Response  Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Anadarko Petrolem, Corp., et al.
06/01/2018Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  Marie Yeates, counsel for Petitioner Anadarko Petroleum Corp. will be on vacation from September 1 to September 13, 2018.
06/01/2018Petition for Review granted 
06/01/2018Petition for Review disposedFiling granted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
05/31/2019Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
05/31/2019Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
05/22/2017Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of United Policy Holders. Submitted by G. Andrew Veazey of Veazey Felder & Renegar, LLC of Lafayette, Louisiana.
05/22/2017Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Houston Casualty Company, et al.
05/01/2019Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Petitioners' Unopposed Motion for Leave to Exceed Word Count for Surreply granted
05/01/2019Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Petitioners' Unopposed Motion for Leave to Combine Sur-reply Brief with Response to Amicus Brief granted
04/21/2017Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than May 22, 2017.
04/07/2017Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Letter Brief of American Petroleum Institute (API) in support of Petitioners submitted by Sean D. Jordan of Jackson Walker, L.L.P. of Austin, Texas.
04/05/2017Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of Louisiana Oil and Gas Association and Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association submitted by Philip D. Nizialek of Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux, LLC of New Orleans, Louisiana.
03/29/2019Miscellaneous Motion  Unopposed Motion for Leave to Combine Sur-Reply to Rehearing with Response to Amicus Brief filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corp., et al.
03/29/2019Motion for Extension of Length of Brief filed  Unopposed Motion to Exceed Word Limit on Sur-Reply in Opposition to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corp., et al.
03/29/2019Response to Amicus Curiae Brief filed  Response to Amended Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corp., et al.
03/29/2019Surreply filed  Sur-Reply in Opposition to Underwriter's Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corp., et al.
03/27/2019Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amended Amicus Curiae Brief with Appendix submitted by Lloyd's Market Association, et al.
03/26/2019Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of Lloyd's Market Association, International Underwriting Association, American Institute of Marine Underwriters, and Fieldwood Energy LLC in support of Motion for Rehearing, submitted by Glenn R. Legge and Cade White of Holman, Fenwick & Willan of Houston, Texas.
03/25/2019Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filed  Reply in Support of Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Houston Casualty Company, et al.
03/19/2019Response to Motion for Rehearing  Response to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corp., et al.
03/15/2019Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Response Requested to Motion for Rehearing due no later than April 1, 2019.
03/14/2017Case forwarded to Court 
03/13/2019Case forwarded to Court 
03/13/2019Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Houston Casualty Company, et al.
03/10/2017Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Houston Casualty Company, et al.
03/06/2017Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, et al.
01/29/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Motion for Rehearing is due on March 13, 2019.
01/29/2019Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Houston Casualty Company, et al.
01/25/2019Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
01/25/2019Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed, rendered in part, remanded in part The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment, renders judgment in part, and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Boyd delivered the opinion of the Court.
(1/25/2019 11:17:19 AM) 16-1013.jmt.pdf, 161013.pdf
01/25/2019Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing dismissed as moot Petitioners' Unopposed Motion for Judicial Notice of Federal MDL Court's Judgment dismissed as moot
01/25/2019Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing dismissed as moot Respondents' Unopposed Motion for Judicial Notice of the Deepwater Horizon MDL Court's Judgment and Consent Decree dismissed as moot.
01/10/2017Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in Support of John Shugrue's Motion Pro Hac Vice is granted.
01/10/2017Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in Support of Kevin Dreher's Motion Pro Hac Vice is granted.
01/10/2017Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion Pro Hac Vice of John Shugrue is granted.
01/10/2017Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion Pro Hac Vice of Kevin Dreher is granted.
01/10/2017Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in Support of John Shugrue's Motion Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum, Corp., et al.
01/10/2017Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in Support of Kevin Dreher's Motion Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum, Corp., et al.
01/10/2017Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion Pro Hac Vice of John Shugrue filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corp., et al.
01/10/2017Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion Pro Hac Vice of Kevin Dreher filed on behalf of Anadarko Petroleum Corp., et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
05/31/2019Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Navigators Insurance CompanyRespondentMr. Jeffrey T. Bentch
United PolicyholdersAmicus CuriaeMr. G. Andrew Veazey
International Underwriting AssociationAmicus CuriaeMs. Karen Ann Conticello
Mr. Cade White
Mr. Glenn Richard Legge
American Institute of Marine UnderwritersAmicus CuriaeMs. Karen Ann Conticello
Mr. Glenn Richard Legge
Mr. Cade White
Lloyd's Market AssociationAmicus CuriaeMs. Karen Ann Conticello
Mr. Cade White
Mr. Glenn Richard Legge
Clearwater Insurance CompanyRespondentMr. Jeffrey T. Bentch
Houston Casualty CompanyRespondentMr. Jeffrey T. Bentch
Underwriters at Lloyd’s Syndicate Nos. 33, 457, 510, 609, 623, 958, 1036, 1084, 1183, 1919, 1209, 1221, 1225, 2003, 2007, 2121, 2623, 3000, 4020, 5000RespondentMr. Jeffrey T. Bentch
Louisiana Oil and Gas AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Philip D. Nizialek
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty AGRespondentMr. Jeffrey T. Bentch
Anadarko E&P Company, L.P.PetitionerMr. Zachary J. Howe
Mr. Joe Michels Jr.
Mr. John D. Shugrue
Mr. Kevin B. Dreher
Ms. Marie R. Yeates
Mr. Michael Heidler
Lancashire Insurance Company (UK) LimitedRespondentMr. Jeffrey T. Bentch
Fieldwood Energy LLCAmicus CuriaeMr. Cade White
Mr. Glenn Richard Legge
Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Philip D. Nizialek
Hudson Insurance CompanyRespondentMr. Charles T. Frazier Jr.
Mr. J. Clifton Hall III
Mr. Robert B. Dubose
Mr. George H. Lugrin IV
Mr. Jeffrey T. Bentch
Ms. Rachel A. Ekery  
Mr. Neil E. Giles
Ms. Allyson Lind Wilkinson
Mr. William P. Maines
Mr. Roger D. Townsend
Anadarko Petroleum CorporationPetitionerMr. Joe Michels Jr.
Mr. Kevin B. Dreher
Mr. John D. Shugrue
Ms. Marie R. Yeates
Mr. Michael Heidler
Mr. Zachary J. Howe
American Petroleum Institute (API)Amicus CuriaeMr. Sean Daniel Jordan
Mr. Adam W. Aston
Court of Appeals Information:
Reverse & Render 
552 SW3d 268, 11-17-16 
9th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Charles Kreger 
Trial Court Information
284th District Court 
Montgomery 
Honorable Cara Cordell Wood 
12-08-08760-CV