Supreme Court

Case: 20-0694    
20-0694
09/04/2020
Mandamus/Cause
IN RE LCS SP, LLC D/B/A SIGNATURE POINTE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY, ASPECT LCS LEASING SP, LLC, AND LCS DALLAS OPERATIONS, LLC 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
11/30/2021Exhibits in case/cause filedRelator Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of LCS SP, LLC.
11/03/2021Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the State of Texas, submitted by Bill Davis of the Office of the Attorney General, of Austin, Texas.
07/12/2021Relator's reply brief on the meritsRelator Relator's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of LCS SP, LLC.
06/02/2021Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Alliance for Patient Access, et al. submitted by Jeannie C. Knapp of Underwood Law Firm, P.C. of Amarillo, Texas.
05/27/2021Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Kenneth Smith.
04/07/2021Brief on the MeritsRelator Relator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of LCS SP, LLC.
12/09/2020Reply to Petition for Writ of MandamusRelator Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of LCS SP, LLC, et al.
11/03/2020Amended Response to Petition for Review filedReal Parties in Interest Amended Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Kenneth Smith.
11/02/2020Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Kenneth Smith.
09/29/2020Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief of Alamo Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center, et al. submitted by Lori D. Proctor of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP of Houston, Texas.
09/18/2020Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter of Brownsville Long Term Care, LLC, et al. submitted by Arlene Wiese of Fundamental Administrative Services, LLC of Plano, Texas.
09/04/2020Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of LCS SP, LLC d/b/a Signature Pointe Senior Living Community, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/09/2020Reply to Petition for Writ of Mandamus  Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of LCS SP, LLC, et al.
12/01/2021Oral argument   Argued on behalf Relator by Sean Higgins; Argued on behalf of Real Party in Interest by Jacob Runyon; Argued on behalf of Amicus Curiae, The State of Texas, by Bill
Davis
11/30/2021Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of LCS SP, LLC.
11/24/2021Submission Schedule 
11/22/2021Letter sent to parties from Supreme Court - See Remarks  Additional information sent to parties regarding upcoming in-person oral arguments.
11/17/2020Letter Filed  Letter regarding intent to file Reply filed on behalf of LCS SP, LLC d/b/a Signature Pointe Senior Living Community, et al.
11/16/2020Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to Relator regarding the filing of a Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus.
11/15/2021Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Amicus Party the State of Texas. Oral Argument will be presented by Bill Davis, of the Office of the Attorney General.
11/12/2021Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Kenneth Smith, on Behalf of Donna Stevens Smith by attorney Jacob Runyon, The Clinesmith Firm, Dallas, TX
11/12/2021Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission form filed on behalf of LCS SP, LLC. Oral Argument will be presented by Sean Higgins from Lewis Brisbois from Houston, Texas.
11/12/2021Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Unopposed Motion of Amicus Curiae The State of Texas to Participate in Oral Argument granted.  Time allotted to argue: 15/20/5 minutes
11/04/2021Miscellaneous Motion  Unopposed Motion to Participate in Oral Argument filed on behalf of Amicus Curiae Party The State of Texas.
11/03/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the State of Texas, submitted by Bill Davis of the Office of the Attorney General, of Austin, Texas.
11/03/2020Amended Response to Petition for Review filed  Amended Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Kenneth Smith.
11/03/2020Call received  Call received from counsel for Real Party in Interest regarding filing an amended Response.
11/02/2020Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record  Supplemental Mandamus Record filed on behalf of Kenneth Smith.
11/02/2020Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Kenneth Smith.
10/09/2020Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for writ of mandamus due no later than November 9, 2020.
09/29/2020Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of Alamo Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center, et al. submitted by Lori D. Proctor of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP of Houston, Texas.
09/18/2020Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter of Brownsville Long Term Care, LLC, et al. submitted by Arlene Wiese of Fundamental Administrative Services, LLC of Plano, Texas.
09/14/2020Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Kenneth Smith.
09/08/2020Case forwarded to Court 
09/08/2020Stay Order issued 
09/08/2020Motion to Stay DisposedFiling granted Application for Emergency Temporary Relief granted
09/04/2020Case Record Filed   Mandamus Record filed on behalf of  LCS SP, LLC d/b/a Signature Pointe Senior Living Community, et al.
09/04/2020Motion to Stay Filed   Application for Emergency Temporary Relief field on behalf of LCS SP, LLC d/b/a Signature Pointe Senior Living Community, et al.
09/04/2020Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of LCS SP, LLC d/b/a Signature Pointe Senior Living Community, et al.
09/03/2021Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., December 1, 2021.  Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
09/03/2021Mandamus Set to Argue 
09/03/2021Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedCase set for oral argument
07/12/2021Relator's reply brief on the merits  Relator's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of LCS SP, LLC.
06/10/2021MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in support of Petition for Review granted. Petition for Review due July 12, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
06/09/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of LCS SP, LLC.
06/02/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief of Texas Alliance for Patient Access, et al. submitted by Jeannie C. Knapp of Underwood Law Firm, P.C. of Amarillo, Texas.
05/27/2021Brief on the Merits  Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Kenneth Smith.
04/27/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits granted.  Real Party in Interest's Brief due May 27, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply Brief due June 11, 2021.
04/27/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Real Party in Interest's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Kenneth Smith.
04/07/2021Brief on the Merits  Relator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of LCS SP, LLC.
03/31/2022Certified cys of cost bill sent to attys of record  Cost Bill Issued
03/23/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Relator's Brief on the Merits granted. No further extensions of time will be considered. Relator's brief is due no later than April 7, 2021; Real Party in Interest's brief is due April 27, 2021; ant Reply brief is due May 12, 2021.
03/23/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of LCS SP, LLC, et al.
02/25/2022Opinion issuedWrit of Mandamus conditionally granted The Court conditionally grants the writ of mandamus. Justice Bland delivered the opinion of the Court.
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02/25/2022Stay Order lifted  Stay order issued September 8, 2020 is lifted.
02/22/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Relators' Brief on the Merits granted. Relators' Brief due March 24, 2021. Response Brief due April 13, 2021. Reply Brief due April 28, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
02/22/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Relators' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of LCS SP, LLC, et al.
01/22/2021Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Relator's brief due no later than February 22, 2021; Response brief due March 15, 2021; Reply brief due March 30, 2021.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
03/31/2022Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Kenneth Smith, on behalf of the Donna Stevens SmithReal Party in Interest Mr. Curtis E. Clinesmith
Mr. Jacob N. Runyon
Ms. Dawn M. Smith
Mr. Paul Downey
The Terrace at DenisonAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
SSC Houston Southwest Operating Company, LLCAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
Retama Manor Del Rio, LLC d/b/a Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation CenterAmicus CuriaeMs. Arlene Wiese
Bryant Irving Consulting, LLC d/b/a Mira Vista CourtAmicus CuriaeMs. Arlene Wiese
Kirkland Court Health Care, LLC d/b/a Kirkland Court Health and Rehabilitation CenterAmicus CuriaeMs. Arlene Wiese
Texas Osteopathic Medical AssociationAmicus CuriaeMs. Jennie C. Knapp
Hillside Heights Rehabilitation SuitesAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
Crimson Heights Health & WellnessAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
Care Inn of Edna, LLC d/b/a Edgewood Rehabilitation and Care CenterAmicus CuriaeMs. Arlene Wiese
Las Ventanas de SocorroAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
Brownsville Long Term Care, LLC d/b/a The Hillcrest of North DallasAmicus CuriaeMs. Arlene Wiese
LCS SP, LLC d/b/a Signature Pointe Senior Living Community, Aspect LCS Leasing SP, LLC; and LCS Dallas Operations, LLCRelatorMs. Amber Rochelle Pickett
Ms. Nichol L. Bunn
Mr. Sean Higgins
Willow Springs Health and Rehabilitation CenterAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
State of TexasAmicus CuriaeMr. Bill Davis
Mr. Evan S. Greene
Mr. Judd Stone II
Mr. Brent Webster
Mr. W. Kenneth Paxton
Creekside Terrace RehabilitationAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
Texas Hospital AssociationAmicus CuriaeMs. Jennie C. Knapp
Cameron Health Care Center, LLC d/b/a Sedona Trace Health and WellnessAmicus CuriaeMs. Arlene Wiese
Cedar Pointe Health and Wellness SuitesAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
SSC Levelland Operating Company, LLCAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
Brownfield Rehabilitation and Care CenterAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
Meadowbrook Care CenterAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
Los Arcos del Norte Care CenterAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
Bremond Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
Crosbyton Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
Sterling Oaks RehabilitationAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
Monarch Pavilion Rehabilitation SuitesAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
Alamo Heights Health and Rehabilitation CenterAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
Texas Medical AssociationAmicus CuriaeMs. Jennie C. Knapp
Villa Haven Health and Rehabilitation CenterAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
Texas Health Care AssociationAmicus CuriaeMs. Jennie C. Knapp
Las Brisas Rehabilitation and Wellness SuitesAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
The Village at RichardsonAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
LeadingAge TexasAmicus CuriaeMs. Jennie C. Knapp
Bridgecrest Rehabilitation SuitesAmicus CuriaeMs. Lori D. Proctor
Texas Alliance for Patient AccessAmicus CuriaeMs. Jennie C. Knapp
Court of Appeals Information:
Grant 
634 SW3d 108, 08-12-20 
5th Court of Appeals 
Honorable William Norman Pedersen 
Trial Court Information
162nd District Court 
Dallas 
Honorable Maricela Breedlove 
DC-19-20274