Supreme Court

Case: 21-0017    
21-0017
01/07/2021
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
SARAH GREGORY AND NEW PRIME, INC. 
JASWINDER CHOHAN, ET AL. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
01/30/2023Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Petitioner's Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al.
11/28/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Cecilia Cruz, submitted by Randall O. Sorrels of Sorrels Law, Houston, Texas.
11/15/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Sage Settlement Consulting LLC, submitted by John F. Bash of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP of Austin, Texas.
11/14/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief received from Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Submitted by John Gsanger of the Ammons Law Firm of Houston, Texas and Quentin Brogdon, President of TTLA of Austin, Texas.
11/04/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of Law Professors submitted by Charles Silver of The University of Texas at Austin.
10/31/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief received on behalf of Texas Civil Justice League from George S. Christian of Texas Civil Justice League in Austin, Texas.
08/09/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Allied Aviation Fueling Company of Houston, Inc., submitted by Nina Cortell, et al., with Haynes and Boone, LLP, of Houston, Texas.
07/14/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Canal Insurance Company, submitted by Dana Livingston, et al., of Cokinos Young, PC, of Austin, Texas.
07/12/2022Reply BriefPetitioner Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al.
05/18/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief received on behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce submitted by Allyson N. Ho, et al., of Gibson, Dunn, and Crutcher, LLP, of Dallas, Texas.
05/11/2022Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jaswinder Chohan, et al.
04/13/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief received on behalf of National Liability and Fire Insurance Company.  Submitted by Mr. Charles R. "Skip" Watson with Greenberg Traurig, LLP of Austin, Texas.
02/18/2022Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al.
10/15/2021Reply to Response to Petition filed Petitioner Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al.
08/16/2021Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jaswinder Chohan, et al.
07/14/2021Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amici Curiae Brief of American Property Casualty Insurance Association, et al, submitted by Paul W. Green of Alexander, Dubose, and Jefferson, LLP, of San Antonio,Texas.
04/19/2021Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
10/10/2023Call received  Call received from counsel for Respondent regarding case.
07/28/2023Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
07/05/2023Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory and New Prime, Inc.
06/16/2023Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
06/16/2023Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Justice Bland filed an opinion concurring in part and concurring in the judgment.
06/16/2023Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Justice Devine filed an opinion concurring in the judgment, in which Justice Boyd joined.
06/16/2023Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial court The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Blacklock announced the Court’s judgment and delivered an opinion, in which Chief Justice Hecht and Justice Busby joined in full, and in which Justice Bland joined except as to Parts II.C.2 and II.D. (Justice Lehrmann, Justice Huddle, and Justice Young not participating)
(6/16/2023 1:19:27 PM) 210017c2.pdf, 210017c1.pdf, 210017.pdf, 21-0017.jmt.pdf
01/31/2023Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner by Thomas C. Wright; Argued on behalf of Respondents by Jeffrey S. Levinger (Justice Lehrmann, Justice Huddle and Justice Young not participating)
01/30/2023Exhibits in case/cause filed  Petitioner's Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al.
01/30/2023Record Received (See Remarks)  Additional Reporter's Record volumes not originally imported.
01/27/2023Submission Schedule 
11/28/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Cecilia Cruz, submitted by Randall O. Sorrels of Sorrels Law, Houston, Texas.
11/28/2022Submission resetCase set for oral argument This cause has been reset for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., January 31, 2023. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes (Justice Lehrmann, Justice Huddle, and Justice Young not participating)
11/18/2022Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Thomas C. Wright and Scott Brister, both of Wright Close & Barger, LLP, of Houston, Texas.
11/18/2022Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Jaswinder Chohan, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by  Jeffrey S. Levinger of Levinger PC from Dallas, Texas.
11/15/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Sage Settlement Consulting LLC, submitted by John F. Bash of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP of Austin, Texas.
11/14/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief received from Texas Trial Lawyers Association. Submitted by John Gsanger of the Ammons Law Firm of Houston, Texas and Quentin Brogdon, President of TTLA of Austin, Texas.
11/04/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of David Hyman's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
11/04/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Nora F. Engstrom's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
11/04/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of David F. Engstrom's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
11/04/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for David Hyman is granted.
11/04/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Nora F. Engstrom is granted.
11/04/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of Law Professors submitted by Charles Silver of The University of Texas at Austin.
11/04/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for David F. Engstrom is granted.
11/04/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for David Hyman filed on behalf of Amici Curiae Law Professors.
11/04/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion of Resident Attorney Charles Silver in Support of David Hyman's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Amici Curiae Law Professors.
11/04/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion of Resident Attorney Charles Silver in Support of David F. Engstrom's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Amici Curiae Law Professors.
11/04/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion of Resident Attorney Charles Silver in Support of Nora F. Engstrom's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Amici Curiae Law Professors.
11/04/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Nora F. Engstrom filed on behalf of Amici Curiae Law Professors.
11/04/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for David F. Engstrom filed on behalf of Amici Curiae Law Professors.
10/31/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief received on behalf of Texas Civil Justice League from George S. Christian of Texas Civil Justice League in Austin, Texas.
09/02/2022Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., November 30, 2022. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes (Justice Lehrmann, Justice Huddle, and Justice Young not participating)
09/02/2022Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
09/02/2022Petition for Review granted 
08/09/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Allied Aviation Fueling Company of Houston, Inc., submitted by Nina Cortell, et al., with Haynes and Boone, LLP, of Houston, Texas.
07/14/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Canal Insurance Company, submitted by Dana Livingston, et al., of Cokinos Young, PC, of Austin, Texas.
07/12/2022Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al.
06/20/2022Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted 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 no later than July 12, 2022
06/17/2022Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Sara Gregory, et al.
05/20/2022Motion 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 for this filing will be disfavored. Reply Brief is due June 27, 2022.
05/20/2022Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al.
05/18/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief received on behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce submitted by Allyson N. Ho, et al., of Gibson, Dunn, and Crutcher, LLP, of Dallas, Texas.
05/11/2022Brief on the Merits  Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jaswinder Chohan, et al.
04/15/2022Document received (See Remarks)  Supplemental Certificate of Service received on behalf of National Liability and Fire Insurance Company.
04/15/2022Call received  Call received from counsel for amicus curiae regarding certificate of conference.
04/13/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief received on behalf of National Liability and Fire Insurance Company.  Submitted by Mr. Charles R. "Skip" Watson with Greenberg Traurig, LLP of Austin, Texas.
04/04/2022Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondents' Brief on the Merits is granted. Respondents' Brief is due May 11, 2022. Petitioner's Reply Brief is due May 26, 2022. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
04/04/2022Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jaswinder Chohan, et al.
03/01/2022Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response Brief on the Merits is granted. Response Brief is due April 11, 2022. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply Brief is due April 26, 2022.
03/01/2022Motion 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 Jaswinder Chohan, et al.
02/18/2022Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al.
01/12/2022Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Brief on the Merits granted. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Petitioner's  Brief on the Merits is due February 18, 2022. Response Brief on the Merits is due March 10, 2022. Reply Brief is due March 25, 2022.
01/12/2022Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al.
12/15/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Petitioner's brief is due no later than January 19, 2022; Respondent's brief is due February 8, 2022; and Reply brief is due February 23, 2022.
12/15/2021Motion 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 Sarah Gregory, et al.
11/19/2021Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Petitioner's brief due no later than December 20, 2021; Response brief due January 10, 2022; Reply brief due January 25, 2022.
10/15/2021Reply to Response to Petition filed   Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al.
09/20/2021MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted in part Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply is granted in part. Reply is due on October 15, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
09/17/2021Electronic communication received from Party  Email received from counsel for Respondent regarding motion.
09/17/2021Electronic communication received from Party  Email sent to counsel for Respondent regarding motion.
09/17/2021Call received  Call received by counsel for Respondent regarding Motion
09/17/2021Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to counsel for Respondent regarding motion.
09/17/2021Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Opposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al.
08/17/2021MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al., granted. Reply is due by September 30th, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
08/17/2021Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al.
08/16/2021Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jaswinder Chohan, et al.
07/19/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review is granted. Response to Petition for Review is due August 16, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
07/19/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jaswinder Chohan, et al.
07/14/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amici Curiae Brief of American Property Casualty Insurance Association, et al, submitted by Paul W. Green of Alexander, Dubose, and Jefferson, LLP, of San Antonio,Texas.
06/25/2021Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than July 26, 2021.
05/25/2021Case forwarded to Court 
05/03/2021Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Jaswinder Chohan, et al.
04/19/2021Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al.
03/17/2021Third Motion 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 due April 19, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
03/17/2021Response to Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review  Response to Third Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jaswinder Chohan, et al.
03/16/2021Call received  Call received from counsel for petitioner regarding status of Third Motion for Extension of Time.
03/12/2021Electronic communication sent to Party  Email exchange with counsel for respondents stating they will file a response to the Motion for Extension of Time.
03/12/2021Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Opposed Third Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al.
02/05/2021Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review granted. Further requests for extensions of time will be disfavored. Petition for Review is due no later than March 18, 2021.
02/04/2021Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al.
02/03/2021Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance filed on behalf of Sarah Gregory, et al.
01/07/2021Motion 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 due February 16, 2021.
01/07/2021Motion 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 Sarah Gregory, et al.  
01/07/2021Court reporter/recorder's record 
01/07/2021Clerk's Record 
01/07/2021Clerk's Record 
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
07/28/2023Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Allied Aviation Feuling Company of Houston, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. Kent G. Rutter
Mr. Brett D. Kutnick
Ms. Nina Cortell
Mr. Stuart Bradley Brown Jr.
Mr. Mark R. Trachtenberg
Mr. Ryan Pitts
New Prime, Inc.PetitionerMr. Thomas C. Wright
Ms. Lisa M. Wright
Mr. Thomas Phillips
Mr. Fernando Pablo Arias
Ms. Wanda McKee Fowler
Mr. Douglas D. Fletcher
Ms. Brittany R. Greger
Mr. Steven A. Springer
Chief Justice Scott Brister
Mr. Evan A. Young
Mr. Alex Bell  
Mr. Cameron L. Davis
National Liability and Fire Insurance CmpanyAmicus CuriaeMr. Charles R. 'Skip' Watson Jr.
Insurance Council of TexasAmicus CuriaeMs. Anna M. Baker
Mr. Paul W. Green
Canal Insurance CompanyAmicus CuriaeMr. Roger D. Townsend
Ms. Dana Livingston
Cruz, CeciliaAmicus CuriaeMr. Randall Sorrels
Deol, Jagtar KaurRespondentMr. Micky N. Das
Mr. Jeffrey S. Levinger
Mr. Robert Timothy Tate
American Property Casualty Insurance AssociationAmicus CuriaeMs. Anna M. Baker
Mr. Paul W. Green
Deol, Darshan SinghRespondentMr. Micky N. Das
Mr. Robert Timothy Tate
Mr. Jeffrey S. Levinger
Texas Civil Justice LeagueAmicus CuriaeMr. George S. Christian
Chohan, JaswinderRespondentMr. Robert Timothy Tate
Mr. Micky N. Das
Mr. Jeffrey S. Levinger
Law ProfessorsAmicus CuriaeDavid Hyman
David F. Engstrom
Nora F Engstrom
Mr. Charles M. Silver
Perales, Alma J.RespondentMr. Michael H. Bassett
Ms. Sadie A. Horner  
National Association of Mutual Insurance CompaniesAmicus CuriaeMr. Paul W. Green
Ms. Anna M. Baker
Vasquez, WilliamRespondentMs. Sadie A. Horner  
Mr. Michael H. Bassett
Sage Settlement Consulting LLCAmicus CuriaeMr. John F. Bash III
Alexander Zendeh
Sarah GregoryPetitionerChief Justice Scott Brister
Ms. Brittany R. Greger
Mr. Thomas C. Wright
Ms. Wanda McKee Fowler
Mr. Cameron L. Davis
Mr. Steven A. Springer
Mr. Douglas D. Fletcher
Mr. Alex Bell  
Mr. Thomas Phillips
Mr. Fernando Pablo Arias
Ms. Lisa M. Wright
Mr. Evan A. Young
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States of AmericaAmicus CuriaeMs. Allyson N. Ho
Brian Sanders
Ms. Elizabeth Kiernan
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. John Blaise Gsanger  
Mr. Quentin Brogdon
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed  
615 SW3d 277, 11-30-20 
5th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Amanda Reichek 
Trial Court Information
County Court at Law No 5 
Dallas 
Honorable Mark B. Greenberg 
CC-15-02925-E