Supreme Court

Case: 20-0396    
20-0396
05/13/2020
Third Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
SIGNATURE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, LLC AND JEFFRY OGDEN 
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
05/17/2021Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Signature Industrial Services.
05/17/2021Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of International Paper Company.
04/01/2021Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Signature Industrial Services.
04/01/2021Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of International Paper Company.
03/02/2021Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jeffrey Ogden.
02/10/2021Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Signature Industrial Services.
02/10/2021Brief on the MeritsEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of International Paper Company.
02/10/2021Brief on the MeritsEvent related to subsequent petition filed in case. Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jeffrey Odgen.
11/03/2020Reply to Response to Petition filed Petitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of International Paper Company.
10/19/2020Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petitions for Review filed on behalf of International Paper Company.
10/19/2020Response to PetitionRespondent Response to International Paper Company's Petition for Review filed on behalf of Signature Industrial Services, LLC.
10/19/2020Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petitions for Review filed on behalf of Jeffrey Odgen.
09/28/2020Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas Association of Manufacturers.  Submitted by Mr. Scott Brister with Hunton Adrews Kurth LLP of Austin, Texas.
08/14/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Civil Justice League submitted by George S. Christian of Austin, Texas.
07/14/2020Petition for Review #3Petitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of International Paper Company.
07/14/2020Petition for Review #2Event related to subsequent petition filed in case. Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jeffry Ogden.
05/13/2020Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Signature Industrial Services, LLC.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/28/2020Call received  Call received from counsel for Petitioner regarding briefing schedule.
12/23/2020Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits granted. Petitioners' Briefs due February 10, 2021. Response Briefs due March 2, 2021. Reply Briefs due March 17, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
12/23/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of International Paper Company.
12/14/2020Record Requested in Case  Record request sent to court of appeals
12/11/2020Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than January 11, 2021; Response brief due February 1, 2021; Reply brief due February 16, 2021.
11/03/2020Reply to Response to Petition filed   Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of International Paper Company.
10/26/2020Motion to Exceed Word Limit disposedFiling granted Motion to Exceed Word Limit of Response to Cross-Petition for Review granted.
10/19/2020Response to Petition  Response to Petitions for Review filed on behalf of International Paper Company.
10/19/2020Response to Petition  Response to Petitions for Review filed on behalf of Jeffrey Odgen.
10/19/2020Motion to Exceed Word Limit  Motion to Exceed Word Limit of Response to Cross-Petition for Review filed on behalf of Signature Industrial Services, LLC.
10/19/2020Response to Petition  Response to International Paper Company's Petition for Review filed on behalf of Signature Industrial Services, LLC.
10/15/2020Call received  Call received from counsel for Signature Industrial Services, LLC regarding filing the Response.
09/29/2020Call received  Call received from counsel for Petitioners regarding requested responses.
09/28/2020Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas Association of Manufacturers.  Submitted by Mr. Scott Brister with Hunton Adrews Kurth LLP of Austin, Texas.
09/18/2020Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested responses to petitions for review due no later than October 19, 2020.
09/16/2021Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner, Signature Industrial Services, LLC, by John G. Werner; Argued on behalf of Respondent by Allyson N. Ho
09/16/2021Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner, Signature Industrial Services, LLC, by John G. Werner; Argued on behalf of Respondent by Allyson N. Ho
09/16/2021Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner, Signature Industrial Services, LLC, by John G. Werner; Argued on behalf of Respondent by Allyson N. Ho
09/14/2021Submission Schedule  Updated Submission Schedule
09/14/2021Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of Jeffry Ogden.
09/10/2021Submission Schedule 
09/01/2021Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  Additional information sent to parties regarding upcoming in-person oral arguments.  
08/24/2021Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of International Paper Company. Oral Argument will be presented by Allyson Ho of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher of Dallas, Texas.
08/24/2021Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Signature Industrial Services. Oral Argument will be presented by John G. Werner of Reaud, Morgan & Quinn, LLP from Beaumont, Texas.
08/23/2021Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Jeffry Ogden. Oral Argument will be presented by Wyatt Snider from Snider Law Firm, PLLC of Beaumont, Texas.
08/18/2020Case forwarded to Court 
08/18/2020Case forwarded to Court 
08/18/2020Case forwarded to Court 
08/14/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Civil Justice League submitted by George S. Christian of Austin, Texas.
08/11/2020Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of International Paper Company.
07/28/2020Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of William Peterson.
07/17/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion in Support of Admission Pro Hac Vice of Anthony J. Moreno granted.
07/17/2020Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Anthony J. Moreno granted.
07/16/2020Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Signature Industrial Services, LLC.
07/16/2020Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Signature Industrial Services, LLC.
07/14/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion in Support of Admission Pro Hac Vice of Anthony J. Moreno filed on behalf of International Paper Company.
07/14/2020Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Anthony J. Moreno filed on behalf of International Paper Company.
07/14/2020Petition for Review #3  Petition for Review filed on behalf of International Paper Company.
07/14/2020Petition for Review #2  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jeffry Ogden.
06/25/2021Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., September 16, 2021. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes (Justice Huddle not participating)
06/25/2021Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., September 16, 2021. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes (Justice Huddle not participating)
06/25/2021Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., September 16, 2021. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes (Justice Huddle not participating)
06/23/2021Notice from attorney regarding vacation dates  Vacation Notice filed on behalf of Signature Industrial Services.
06/18/2021Petition for Review disposedFiling granted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.  (Justice Huddle not participating)
06/18/2021Petition for Review granted 
06/18/2021Petition for Review disposedFiling granted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.  (Justice Huddle not participating)
06/18/2021Petition for Review granted 
06/18/2021Petition for Review disposedFiling granted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined. (Justice Huddle not participating)
06/18/2021Petition for Review granted 
06/11/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review granted. Petition for Review is due July 14, 2020.
06/11/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Motion for extension of time to file petition for review granted. Petition for review is due July 14, 2020.
06/11/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review #2 filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jeffry Odgen.
06/10/2020Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Cross-Petition for Review filed on behalf of International Paper Co.
06/10/2020Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of International Paper Company.
05/27/2021Case Record Filed   Record received from 13th court of appeals.
05/26/2021Record Requested in Case  Second Record request sent to 13th court of appeals.
05/18/2021Record Requested in Case  Record request sent to 13th court of appeals.
05/17/2021Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Signature Industrial Services.
05/17/2021Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of International Paper Company.
05/13/2020Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Signature Industrial Services, LLC.
04/07/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits granted.  Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored.  Reply brief is due no later than May 17, 2021.
04/06/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of International Paper Co.
04/01/2021Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Signature Industrial Services.
04/01/2021Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of International Paper Company.
03/02/2021Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jeffrey Ogden.
02/17/2022Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
02/17/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Respondent's brief is due no later than April 1, 2021; and Reply brief is due April 16, 2021.
02/17/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of International Paper Co.
02/10/2021Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Signature Industrial Services.
02/10/2021Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of International Paper Company.
02/10/2021Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jeffrey Odgen.
01/14/2022Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
01/14/2022Opinion issuedIssued The Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Blacklock delivered the opinion of the Court. (Justice Huddle and Justice Young not participating)
01/14/2022Opinion issuedIssued The Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Blacklock delivered the opinion of the Court. (Justice Huddle and Justice Young not participating)
01/14/2022Opinion issuedCourt affirms in part and reverses in part CA judgment and remands to trial court The Court affirms in part and reverses in part the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Blacklock delivered the opinion of the Court.  (Justice Huddle and Justice Young not participating)
(1/14/2022 10:58:43 AM) 200396.pdf, 20-0396.jmt.pdf
Calendars
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02/17/2022Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Texas Civil Justice LeagueAmicus CuriaeMr. George S. Christian
Signature Industrial Services, LLCPetitionerMr. Charles Flores
Mr. John Gerard Werner
Mr. Nicholas M. Bruno
Mr. Glen W. Morgan
International Paper CompanyRespondentMr. Craig A. Stanfield
Mr. Ethan L. Shaw
Mr. Chad Stewart
Mr. Thomas Phillips
Mr. Anthony J. Moreno
Mr. Bradley G. Hubbard
Mr. Phillip D. Sharp
Mr. Evan A. Young
Ms. Allyson N. Ho
Mr. Blair A. Bisbey
Texas Association of MaufacturersAmicus CuriaeMr. Cameron L. Davis
Chief Justice Scott Brister
Odgen, JeffryPetitionerMr. Wyatt David Snider
Court of Appeals Information:
Aff/Pt and Rev & Ren/Pt 
628 SW3d 541, 04-30-20 
13th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Gina M. Benavides 
Trial Court Information
60th District Court 
Jefferson 
Honorable James Gary Sanderson 
B-195,960