Supreme Court

Case: 21-0363    
21-0363
04/26/2021
Petition for Writ of Mandamus
IN RE WALMART, INC. AND WAL-MART STORES TEXAS, LLC 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
11/23/2021Reply BriefRelator Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
11/23/2021Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al, submitted by Dale Wainwright and Elizabeth Bloch of Greenberg Traurig, LLP, of Austin, Texas.
11/22/2021Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Retail Litigation Center, Inc., submitted by Mr. Raffi Melkonian of Wright Close & Barger, Houston, Texas.
11/08/2021Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Real Party in Interests' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Antonio Basco, et al.
10/04/2021Brief on the MeritsRelator Relators's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
08/16/2021Reply to ResponseRelator Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
08/13/2021Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief Received on behalf of Washington Legal Foundation, submitted by Allyson N. Ho of Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, LLP of Dallas, Texas.
08/04/2021Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Antonio Basco, et al.
04/26/2021Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
03/04/2022Case Stored  e-stored
01/28/2022Motion to Expedite disposedFiling dismissed as moot Motion to Expedite dismissed as moot
01/28/2022Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedDenied
11/23/2021Reply Brief  Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
11/23/2021Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, et al, submitted by Dale Wainwright and Elizabeth Bloch of Greenberg Traurig, LLP, of Austin, Texas.
11/22/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Retail Litigation Center, Inc., submitted by Mr. Raffi Melkonian of Wright Close & Barger, Houston, Texas.
11/08/2021Brief on the Merits  Real Party in Interests' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Antonio Basco, et al.
10/21/2021Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Real Parties in Interest's Brief on the Merits is granted. Real Parties' Brief on the Merits is due November 8, 2021.FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Relator's Reply Brief is due November 23, 2021.
10/20/2021Response to Motion filed  Response in Opposition to Motion for Extension of Time to file Real Parties in Interest's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
10/19/2021Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel for Relator to determine stance on Motion for Extension of Time to file Real Parties in Interests' Brief on the Merits.
10/19/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Opposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Real Parties in Interest's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Antonio Basco, et al.
10/08/2021Motion to Stay DisposedDenied Relators' Emergency Motion for Temporary Relief denied.  The petition for writ of mandamus remains pending before this Court.
10/05/2021Reply to Response to Motion  Reply in support of Motion for Emergency Relief filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
10/05/2021Call received  Call from counsel for Relator stating that they intend to file a Reply to the Emergency Motion for Temporary Relief by end of day.
10/04/2021Brief on the Merits  Relators's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
09/29/2021Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to the Emergency Motion for Temporary Relief due no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, October 4, 2021.
09/28/2021Motion to Stay Filed   Emergency Motion for Temporary Relief filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
09/28/2021Call received  Call received from counsel for Relator.
09/27/2021Call received  Call received from counsel for Relator.
09/03/2021Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested:  Relator's brief due no later than October 4, 2021; Response brief due October 25, 2021; Reply brief due November 9, 2021.
08/16/2021Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record  Supplement to Record filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
08/16/2021Reply to Response  Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
08/13/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief Received on behalf of Washington Legal Foundation, submitted by Allyson N. Ho of Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, LLP of Dallas, Texas.
08/13/2021Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Cory L. Andrews' Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted
08/13/2021Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Cory L. Andrews is granted.
08/13/2021Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of John M. Masslon's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
08/13/2021Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for John M. Masslon is granted.
08/12/2021Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Alysson N. Ho in support of Cory L. Andrews' Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Washington Legal Foundation.
08/12/2021Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Cory L. Andrews filed on behalf of Washington Legal Foundation.
08/12/2021Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Allyson N. Ho in support of John M. Masslon's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Washington Legal Foundation.
08/12/2021Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for John M. Masslon filed on behalf of Washington Legal Foundation.
08/04/2021Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Antonio Basco, et al.
08/03/2021Supplement to Motion filed  Supplement to Motion filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
08/02/2021Call received  Call received from counsel for Wal-Mart Stores Texas, LLC inquiring about filing requirements.
07/02/2021Reply to Response to Motion  Reply in support of Motion to Expedite filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
07/02/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus granted. Response due August 4, 2021. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
07/01/2021Response to Motion filed  Response in Opposition to Motion to Expedite Issuance of Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Antonio Basco, et al.
06/30/2021Response to Motion filed  Response to Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
06/29/2021Electronic communication sent to Party  Email exchange with counsel for relator stating they intend to file a response to the Motion for Extension of Time.
06/28/2021Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Opposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Antonio Basco, et al.
06/28/2021Motion to Expedite  Motion to Expedite filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
06/28/2021Call received  Call received informing the court that a Motion to Expedite will be filed.
06/07/2021Notice received  Notice of Change of Address of Stephen Stewart.
06/04/2021Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for writ of mandamus due no later than July 5, 2021.
05/04/2021Case forwarded to Court 
04/28/2021Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Antonio Basco, et al.
04/27/2021Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Jeremy M. Bylund is granted.
04/27/2021Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Jeremy M. Bylund's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
04/27/2021Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Wallace B. Jefferson in support of Jeremy M. Bylund's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
04/27/2021Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Jeremy M. Bylund filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
04/27/2021Call received  Call received from counsel for relator regarding returned filuings.
04/26/2021Case Record Filed   Mandamus Record filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
04/26/2021Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
03/04/2022Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Ilda Campos, Individually and on Behalf of the Estate of Leonardo Campos, DeceasedReal Party in Interest Mr. James B. Kennedy
Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Mr. Jesus Alberto Zambrano
Miriah Soliz
Mr. Edgar Garcia Jr.
Wal-Mart Stores Texas, LLCRelatorMr. Jeremy M. Bylund
Ms. Anna M. Baker
Ms. Laura Enriquez
Ms. Tracie J. Renfroe
Mr. R. Bruce Hurley
Mr. Wallace B. Jefferson  
National Retail FederationAmicus CuriaeMs. Elizabeth G. Bloch
Mr. Dale Wainwright  
Texas Automobile Dealers AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Dale Wainwright  
Ms. Elizabeth G. Bloch
Washington Legal FoundationAmicus CuriaeMr. Cory L. Andrews
Ms. Elizabeth Kiernan
Ms. Allyson N. Ho
Mr. John M. Masslon II
Kathleen Aileen Johnson, Individually and on Behalf of the Estate of David Alvah Johnson, Deceased, Stephanie Melendez, Individually and As Next Friend of K. M., a Minor, Krystyal Alvord and Kimberly KlimaReal Party in Interest Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
Sandra Martinez Reyes
Ms. Jessica Mendez
Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Chamber of Commerce of the United States of AmericaAmicus CuriaeMs. Elizabeth G. Bloch
Mr. Dale Wainwright  
Antonio Basco, Individually and as Surviving Spouse and Heir of the Estate of Margie Kay Reckard, DeceasedReal Party in Interest Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
Roberto Sanchez
Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Francisco Diaz, Efrain Garcia, Individually and as Next Friend of E.G. a Minor Child, Jeremy AvilaReal Party in Interest Ms. Brittany Lopez
Barron, RosaReal Party in Interest Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Ms. S. Ann Saucer
Mr. Stephen Burris
Matthew Ryan McCarley
Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
Nabil Majed Nachawati II
Ms. Misty Ann Farris
Retail Litigation Center, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. Raffi Melkonian
Pilar Estrada, Individually, and as Next Friend of X.E., a Minor, Dora Gonzales, Individually, and as a Next Friend of C.G. and D.C., Minor ChildrenReal Party in Interest Mr. Michael Alvarez
Pavel Savinov
Ynhi Huynh
Karla Romero, Individually and on Behalf of the Estate of Gloria Marquez, Deceased, Ruby Romero and Job LunaReal Party in Interest Ms. Concepcion Flores
Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, and Jane Doe 5, Individually and on Behalf of the Estates of John Doe 5 and Jane Doe 6, Deceased, Jane Doe 7, John Doe 6, Jane Doe 8, Jane Doe 9, Jane Doe 10, John Doe 7, Individually, et al.Real Party in Interest Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Mr. Christopher C. Benoit
Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
Mr. James B. Kennedy
Miriah Soliz
Ms. Lynn Anne Coyle
Texas Association of BusinessAmicus CuriaeMs. Elizabeth G. Bloch
Mr. Dale Wainwright  
Walmart, Inc.RelatorMr. Wallace B. Jefferson  
Ms. Laura Enriquez
Ms. Tracie J. Renfroe
Mr. Jeremy M. Bylund
Mr. R. Bruce Hurley
Ms. Anna M. Baker
Aurora Bonilla Hernandez, Individually, and As Representative of the Estate of Maribel Hernandez Loya, Deceased, Andres Loya, Raul Roberto Loya, Yvette Shibley, Yvonne Loya, Donna Rae Sifford and Ernest Christopher GrantReal Party in Interest Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
Mr. Stephen W. Stewart
Mr. Kirk L. Pittard
Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Mr. Thad D. Spalding
Mr. Ryan Teel
Mr. Seth Clark Harmonson
Mr. Frederick Leighton Durham III
Mr. James Muller
Jane Doe 1, Individually and on Behalf of the Estate of John Doe 1, Deceased, and As Next Friend of Minor Doe 1 and Minor Doe 2, Arnulfo Rascon, Mario De Alba and Olivia Rodriguez Marizcal, Individually and As Next Friend E. D., a Minor, et al.Real Party in Interest Mr. James B. Kennedy
Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
Mr. Christopher C. Benoit
Ms. Lynn Anne Coyle
Miriah Soliz
Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Paul Jamrowski, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Jordan Jamrowski Anchondo, Deceased, Misti Jamrowski, Individually and as Next Friend of S. J., Sylvia Saucedo, Silvestra Ledesma, P.C., Individually and as Representative of theReal Party in Interest Ms. S. Ann Saucer
Nabil Majed Nachawati II
Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Ms. Misty Ann Farris
Mr. Stephen Burris
Matthew Ryan McCarley
Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
Jessica Garcia, Individually and on Behalf of the Estate of Guillermo Garcia, Deceased, and As Next Friend of K. G. and G. G., MinorsReal Party in Interest Mr. Jesus Alberto Zambrano
Miriah Soliz
Mr. David M. Glenn
Mr. James B. Kennedy
Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
Mr. Edgar Garcia Jr.
Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Dina Lizarde, Individually and on Behalf of the Estate of Javier Rodriguez, Deceased, Octavio Lizarde and Michelle GradyReal Party in Interest Miriah Soliz
Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
Mr. James B. Kennedy
Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Mr. Rogelio Solis
Mr. Daniel Sorrells
Patricia Benavides, Individually and As Representative of the Estate of Arturo Benavides, DeceasedReal Party in Interest Mr. Randall Sorrels
Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
Jason Muriby
Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Court of Appeals Information:
Cond Grant/Pt and Den/Pt 
620 SW3d 851, 03-26-21 
8th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Jeffrey S. Alley 
Trial Court Information
448th District Court 
El Paso 
Honorable Sergio H. Enriquez 
2019DCV3471