Supreme Court

Case: 17-0058    
17-0058
01/24/2017
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
LARRY EDDINGTON, VINCENT J. AURENTZ, AND WILLIAM J. BUTLER 
DALLAS POLICE AND FIRE PENSION SYSTEM AND WILLIAM F. QUINN, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS BOARD CHAIR 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
05/01/2019Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filedPetitioner Reply in Support of Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al.
05/01/2019Response to Motion for RehearingRespondent Response to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Dallas Police and Fire Pension System, et al.
03/19/2019Motion for RehearingPetitioner's motion for rehearing of cause filed Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al.
10/12/2018Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter Brief of Employees’ Retirement Fund of the City of Dallas. Submitted by Susan A. Kidwell of Locke Lord LLP of Austin, Texas.
10/10/2018Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Oral Argument Exhibit filed on behalf of respondents, Dallas Police and Fire Pension System, et al.
10/02/2018Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Brief of Amicus Curiae George Stalnaker in support of Petitioners. Submitted by Lisa Bowlin Hobbs and Karlene Poll of Kuhn Hobbs PLLC of Austin Texas.
09/24/2018Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of the City of Fort Worth. Submitted by Marianne M. Auld and Dee J. Kelly Jr of Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP.
09/24/2018Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of Irving Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund. Submitted by Susan A. Kidwell, Kent Hofman and Stefan Prentiss Smith of Locke Lord LLP.
09/21/2018Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of the City of Dallas submitted by Lewis T. LeClair of McKool Smith, P.C. and Christopher J. Caso of the Dallas County Attorneys Office.
03/23/2018Additional citations received.Respondent Notice of Supplemental Authority filed on behalf of Dallas Police and Fire Pensions System, et al.
03/20/2018Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al.
01/12/2018Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dallas Police and Fire Pension System, et al.
10/23/2017Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al.
08/30/2017Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al.
06/14/2017Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dallas Police and Fire Pension System, et al.
01/24/2017Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
11/29/2017Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits has been granted. NO FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE CONSIDERED. Response Brief is due on January 12, 2018. Reply Brief is due on January 29, 2018.
11/29/2017Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dallas Police and Fire Pensions System, et al.
11/03/2017Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response Brief is due on December 13, 2017. Reply Brief is due on December 28, 2017.
11/03/2017Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dallas Police and Fire Pensions System, et al.
10/23/2017Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al.
10/12/2018Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter Brief of Employees’ Retirement Fund of the City of Dallas. Submitted by Susan A. Kidwell of Locke Lord LLP of Austin, Texas.
10/11/2018Oral argument   Argued on behalf of petitioners by Kirk L. Pittard; Argued on behalf of respondents by Ben L. Mesches.
10/10/2018Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibit filed on behalf of respondents, Dallas Police and Fire Pension System, et al.
10/05/2017Case Record Filed   Electronic Appellate Record received.
10/02/2018Amicus Curiae Brief received  Brief of Amicus Curiae George Stalnaker in support of Petitioners. Submitted by Lisa Bowlin Hobbs and Karlene Poll of Kuhn Hobbs PLLC of Austin Texas.
09/24/2018Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of the City of Fort Worth. Submitted by Marianne M. Auld and Dee J. Kelly Jr of Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP.
09/24/2018Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of Irving Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund. Submitted by Susan A. Kidwell, Kent Hofman and Stefan Prentiss Smith of Locke Lord LLP.
09/22/2017Record Requested in Case  Record requested from the 5th COA
09/22/2017Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the Merits Requested:  Petitioner's brief due no later than October 23, 2017; Response brief due November 13, 2017; Reply brief due November 28, 2017
09/21/2018Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of the City of Dallas submitted by Lewis T. LeClair of McKool Smith, P.C. and Christopher J. Caso of the Dallas County Attorneys Office.
09/11/2018Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Dallas Police and Fire Pension System, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Ben L. Mesches of Haynes and Boone, LLP of Dallas, Texas.
09/11/2018Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Kirk L. Pittard of Kelly, Durham & Pittard, LLP, of Dallas, Texas.
08/30/2017Reply to Response  Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al.
07/26/2017MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Petition for Review has been granted. NO FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE CONSIDERED. Reply is due on August 30, 2017.
07/26/2017Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al.
06/29/2018Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 11, 2018. Time allotted to argue:  20/20 minutes (Justice Guzman and Justice Brown not sitting)
06/15/2017MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Petition for Review granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Reply is due July 31, 2017.
06/15/2017Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al.
06/14/2019Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
06/14/2019Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied with Justice not sitting. (Justice Guzman and Justice Brown not sitting)
06/14/2017Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dallas Police and Fire Pension System, et al.
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. (Justice Guzman and Justice Brown not sitting)
05/05/2017Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Response is due on June 16, 2017.
05/05/2017Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dallas Police and Fire Pension System, et al.
05/01/2019Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filed  Reply in Support of Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al.
05/01/2019Response to Motion for Rehearing  Response to Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Dallas Police and Fire Pension System, et al.
04/16/2019Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to motion for rehearing due no later than May 1, 2019.
03/29/2017Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review has been granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Response is due on May 17, 2017.
03/29/2017Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Dallas Police and Fire Pension System, et al.
03/26/2018Letter Filed  Response to Notice of Supplemental Authority filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al.
03/23/2018Additional citations received.  Notice of Supplemental Authority filed on behalf of Dallas Police and Fire Pensions System, et al.
03/20/2018Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al.
03/19/2019Case forwarded to Court 
03/19/2019Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al.
03/17/2017Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than April 17, 2017.
03/08/2019Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
03/08/2019Opinion issuedCourt of appeals' judgment affirmed The Court affirms the court of appeals' judgment. Chief Justice Hecht delivered the opinion of the Court.  (Justice Guzman and Justice Brown not sitting)
02/27/2018Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits granted.  No further extensions of time will be considered. Reply brief is due March 30, 2018.
02/21/2018Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al.
02/14/2017Case forwarded to Court 
02/09/2017Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Dallas Police and Fire Pension System, et al.
01/24/2017Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al.
01/17/2018Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Reply Brief on the Merits granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Reply brief is due Febraury 28, 2018.
01/17/2018Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioners' Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Larry Eddington, et al.
01/12/2018Brief on the Merits  Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Dallas Police and Fire Pension System, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
06/14/2019Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Irving Firemen's Relief and Retirement FundAmicus CuriaeMr. Kent C. Hofmann
Ms. Susan A. Kidwell
Mr. Stefan Prentiss Smith
Dallas Police and Fire Pension SystemRespondentMs. Nina Cortell
Mr. P. Michael Jung
Mr. Gary B. Lawson
Ms. Kelli Bills  
Mr. Ben L. Mesches
Mr. David N. Kitner
City of Fort WorthAmicus CuriaeMs. Marianne M. Auld
Mr. Dee J. Kelly Jr.
Aurents, Vincent J.PetitionerMr. David Ross Feldman
Mr. Frederick Leighton Durham III
The Honorable Peter Kelly
Mr. Cristen D. Feldman
Mr. Thad D. Spalding
Mr. Kirk L. Pittard
Walker, DwightAmicus CuriaeMs. Lisa Hobbs
Ms. Karlene D. Poll
City of DallasAmicus CuriaeMr. Christopher J. Caso
Chhunny Chhean
Mr. Lewis T. LeClair
Mr. Steven D. Wolens
Stalnaker, George RandallAmicus CuriaeMs. Karlene D. Poll
Ms. Lisa Hobbs
Eddington, LarryPetitionerThe Honorable Peter Kelly
Mr. Thad D. Spalding
Mr. David Ross Feldman
Mr. Kirk L. Pittard
Mr. Cristen D. Feldman
Mr. Frederick Leighton Durham III
Butler, William J.PetitionerMr. Thad D. Spalding
The Honorable Peter Kelly
Mr. David Ross Feldman
Mr. Frederick Leighton Durham III
Mr. Cristen D. Feldman
Mr. Kirk L. Pittard
Blythe, Jr., William Bill”)Amicus CuriaeMs. Karlene D. Poll
Ms. Lisa Hobbs
Quinn, William F.RespondentMr. P. Michael Jung
Ms. Kelli Bills  
Mr. David N. Kitner
Mr. Gary B. Lawson
Ms. Nina Cortell
Mr. Ben L. Mesches
Employees’ Retirement Fund of the City of DallasAmicus CuriaeMr. Stefan Prentiss Smith
Mr. Kent C. Hofmann
Ms. Susan A. Kidwell
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed  
508 SW3d 774, 12-13-16 
5th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Douglas S. Lang 
Trial Court Information
116th District Court 
Dallas 
Honorable Tonya Parker 
DC-14-12001