Supreme Court

Case: 21-0650    
21-0650
08/03/2021
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 Brief 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, Austin, Texas.
11/22/2021Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Brief of the Retail Litigation Center, Inc. submitted by Raffi Melkonian of Wright Close & Barger of 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.
08/13/2021Amicus 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.
08/03/2021Petition 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
01/28/2022Petition 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 Brief 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, Austin, Texas.
11/22/2021Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Brief of the Retail Litigation Center, Inc. submitted by Raffi Melkonian of Wright Close & Barger of 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' 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 regarding Real Parties in Interest's Motion for Extension of Time to file 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.
10/04/2021Response to Motion filed  Response to Emergency Motion for Temporary Relief filed on behalf of Jessica Garcia, et al.
09/29/2021Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to the Emergency Motion to Stay 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.
09/28/2021Electronic communication sent to Party  Clerk's Office emailed counsel for real party in interest to inquire whether he would like to file a response prior to filing briefs on the merits.
09/27/2021Call received  Call received from counsel for relator.
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 for Admission Pro Hac Vice for John M. Masslon II granted.
08/13/2021Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney Allyson N. Ho in support of John M. Masslon II's admission Pro Hac Vice granted.
08/13/2021Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice  for Cory L. Andrews granted.
08/13/2021Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney Allyson N. Ho in support of Cory L. Andrew's admission Pro Hac Vice granted.
08/13/2021Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Allyson N. Ho in support of Cory L. Andrews's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of the Washington Legal Foundation.
08/13/2021Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Allyson N. Ho in support of John M. Masslon II's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of the Washington Legal Foundation.
08/13/2021Pro 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 for Admission Pro Hac Vice for John M. Masslon II filed on behalf of Washington Legal Foundation.
08/05/2021Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Jeremy M. Bylund’s Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
08/05/2021Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Jeremy M. Bylund is granted.
08/04/2021Pro 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.
08/04/2021Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Jeremy M. Bylund filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc.
08/04/2021Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Antonio Basco, et al.
08/03/2021Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Walmart, Inc., et al.
08/03/2021Case Record Filed   Mandamus Record 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▲▼
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, et al. Real Party in Interest Ms. Jessica Mendez
Sandra Martinez Reyes
Texas Automobile Dealers AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Dale Wainwright  
Ms. Elizabeth G. Bloch
KARLA ROMERO, et al.Real Party in Interest Ms. Concepcion Flores
PAUL JAMROWSKI, et al.Real Party in Interest Matthew Ryan McCarley
Nabil Majed Nachawati II
Ms. Misty Ann Farris
Ms. S. Ann Saucer
Mr. Stephen Burris
Washington Legal FoundationAmicus CuriaeMr. Dale Wainwright  
Ms. Elizabeth G. Bloch
Ms. Allyson N. Ho
Mr. John M. Masslon II
Mr. Cory L. Andrews
Ms. Elizabeth Kiernan
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, et al. Real Party in Interest Miriah Soliz
Mr. James B. Kennedy
Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
National Retail FederationAmicus CuriaeMr. Dale Wainwright  
Ms. Elizabeth G. Bloch
Texas Association of BusinessAmicus CuriaeMr. Dale Wainwright  
Ms. Elizabeth G. Bloch
Chamber of Commerce of the United States of AmericaAmicus Curiae 
Dina Lizarde, Individually and on Behalf of the Estate of J.R., Deceased, Octavio Lizarde, Michelle GradyReal Party in Interest Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Mr. Daniel Sorrells
Mr. Rogelio Solis
Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
Miriah Soliz
Mr. James B. Kennedy
PILAR ESTRADA, Individually, and as Next Friend of X.E., a Minor, DORA GONZALEZ, Individually, and as Next Friend of C.G. and D.C., Minor ChildrenReal Party in Interest Mr. Michael Alvarez
Pavel Savinov
Ynhi Huynh
FRANCISCO DIAZ, EFRAIN GARCIA, Individually and as Next Friend of E.G. a Minor Child, JEREMY AVILAReal Party in Interest Ms. Brittany Lopez
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. David M. Glenn
Miriah Soliz
Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
Mr. James B. Kennedy
Retail Litigation Center, Inc.Amicus CuriaeMr. Raffi Melkonian
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, et al.Real Party in Interest Mr. Christopher C. Benoit
Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
Mr. James B. Kennedy
Miriah Soliz
Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Ms. Lynn Anne Coyle
Ilda Campos, Individually and on Behalf of the Estate of Leonardo Campos, DeceasedReal Party in Interest Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
Miriah Soliz
Mr. James B. Kennedy
Mr. Jesus Alberto Zambrano
Mr. Edgar Garcia Jr.
Walmart, Inc.RelatorMs. Laura Enriquez
Mr. Wallace B. Jefferson  
Mr. R. Bruce Hurley
Ms. Tracie J. Renfroe
Mr. Jeremy M. Bylund
Ms. Anna M. Baker
BRENDA ANCHONDO, RICARDO CORIA and MINOR PLAINTIFF V.A.C., FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ, and RAUL VALDEZReal Party in Interest Mr. Adam A. Milasincic  
Mr. Robert E. Ammons
Miriah Soliz
ANTONIO BASCO, et al.Real Party in Interest Roberto Sanchez
ROSA BARRONReal Party in Interest Mr. Stephen Burris
Ms. S. Ann Saucer
Nabil Majed Nachawati II
Ms. Misty Ann Farris
Matthew Ryan McCarley
ALVARO ATUNA MENA, LINDA DUARTE MORALES, AND MARIA GUADALUPE SOTOReal Party in Interest Mr. Stephen Burris
Ms. Misty Ann Farris
Nabil Majed Nachawati II
Matthew Ryan McCarley
Ms. S. Ann Saucer
PATRICIA BENAVIDES, Individually and As Representative of the Estate of ARTURO BENAVIDES, DeceasedReal Party in Interest Mr. Randall Sorrels
AURORA BONILLA HERNANDEZ Individually, and As Representative of the Estate of MARIBEL HERNANDEZ LOYA, et al.Real Party in Interest Mr. Seth Clark Harmonson
Mr. Frederick Leighton Durham III
Mr. Stephen W. Stewart
Mr. Kirk L. Pittard
Mr. Thad D. Spalding
Mr. James Muller
Mr. Ryan Teel
Wal-Mart Stores Texas, LLCRelatorMs. Anna M. Baker
Mr. R. Bruce Hurley
Mr. Jeremy M. Bylund
Ms. Tracie J. Renfroe
Ms. Laura Enriquez
Mr. Wallace B. Jefferson  
Court of Appeals Information:
 
 
8th Court of Appeals 
 
Trial Court Information
448th District Court 
El Paso 
Honorable Sergio H. Enriquez 
2019DCV3471