Supreme Court

Case: 22-0872    
22-0872
10/03/2022
Mandamus/Cause
IN RE ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, ET AL. 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/23/2023Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Dallas Regional Chamber submitted by Marc E. Gravely, Jonathan C. Lisenby, and Tristan J. Robinson of Gravely P.C. of Frisco, Texas.
10/23/2023Exhibits in case/cause filedReal Parties in Interest Real Parties in Interest's Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Cobalt International Energy, Inc., et al.
10/23/2023Exhibits in case/cause filedRelator Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
03/23/2023Reply BriefRelator Relator's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
03/08/2023Brief on the MeritsReal Parties in Interest Real Party in Interests' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Cobalt Int'l Energy, et al.
02/16/2023Brief on the MeritsRelator Relators' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
10/10/2022Reply to Petition for Writ of MandamusRelator Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
10/08/2022Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Cobalt International Energy, Inc., et al.
10/04/2022Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/16/2022Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the Merits requested: Relator's brief due January 17, 2023, Real Party in Interest's Response brief due February 6, 2023, Relator's Reply brief due February 21, 2023.
11/01/2022Reply to Response to Motion  Reply in Support of Motion to Stay filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
10/28/2022Response to Motion filed  Objection and Response to "Suggestion" that court Stay Trail Court Proceedings filed on behalf of Cobalt Int'l Energy, Inc., et al.
10/24/2023Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Relators by Thomas C. Wright; Argued on behalf of Real Party in Interest, GAMCO Global Gold, et al., by Andrew J. Entwistle; Argued on behalf of Real Party in Interest, Cobalt International Energy, Inc, by Ben L. Mesches
10/23/2023Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Dallas Regional Chamber submitted by Marc E. Gravely, Jonathan C. Lisenby, and Tristan J. Robinson of Gravely P.C. of Frisco, Texas.
10/23/2023Exhibits in case/cause filed  Real Parties in Interest's Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Cobalt International Energy, Inc., et al.
10/23/2023Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
10/21/2022Call received  Call received from Real Party in Interest regarding court's procedure for letters filed.
10/20/2022Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
10/11/2022Case forwarded to Court 
10/10/2023Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources, and Income Trust, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Andrew J. Entwistle of Entwistle & Cappucci LLP, of Austin, Texas.
10/10/2023Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance for Ben L. Mesches filed on behalf of Cobalt International Energy, Inc., et al.
10/10/2023Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Cobalt International Energy, Inc., et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Ben L. Mesches of Haynes and Boone, LLP of Dallas, Texas.
10/10/2023Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Thomas C. Wright of Wright Close & Barger, LLP of Houston, Texas.
10/10/2022Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
10/10/2022Call received  Call received from counsel for Relator regarding trial court proceedings.
10/10/2022Case Record Filed   Supplemental Mandamus Record filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
10/10/2022Reply to Response to Motion  Reply in Support of Motion to Stay filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
10/10/2022Reply to Petition for Writ of Mandamus  Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
10/10/2022Call received  Call from counsel for Relator stating that replies to the responses to Mandamus and Motion to Stay will be filed this morning.
10/08/2022Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Cobalt International Energy, Inc., et al.
10/07/2022Response to Motion filed  Real Parties' Opposition to Relators' Motion for Emergency Stay filed on behalf of Cobalt International Energy, Inc., et al.
10/05/2022Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to Relators' Emergency Motion for Temporary Relief due no later than 12:00 p.m., Monday, October 10, 2022.
10/04/2022Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
10/03/2022Case Record Filed   Mandamus Record filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
10/03/2022Motion to Stay Filed   Motion to Stay filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
06/30/2023Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 24, 2023. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes (Justice Lehrmann, Justice Huddle, and Justice Young not participating)
06/16/2023Petition for Review granted 
06/16/2023Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedCase set for oral argument The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined. (Justice Lehrmann, Justice Huddle, and Justice Young not participating)
05/31/2023Call received  Call regarding trial court docket showing end date for stay order.
04/05/2024Certified cys of cost bill sent to attys of record  Cost Bill Issued
03/23/2023Reply Brief  Relator's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
03/23/2023Case Record Filed   Third Supplemental Mandamus Record filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
03/13/2023Stay Order issued 
03/13/2023Motion to Stay DisposedFiling granted Relators' Emergency Motion for Temporary Relief granted
03/08/2023Brief on the Merits  Real Party in Interests' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Cobalt Int'l Energy, et al.
03/01/2023Call received  Call received from counsel for Real Party regarding notices.
02/28/2023Reply to Response to Motion  Reply in support of Emergency Motion for Temporary Relief filed on behalf of  Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
02/27/2023Call received  Call from Relator's counsel stating they will be filing a reply in support of the amended motion for relief by 10am tomorrow.
02/27/2023Response to Motion filed  Response to Amended Motion for Temporary Relief filed on behalf of Cobalt International Energy, Inc., et al.
02/23/2024Opinion issuedPetition for writ of mandamus is conditionally granted in part The Court conditionally grants the writ of mandamus in part. Justice Boyd delivered the opinion of the Court.  (Justice Lehrmann, Justice Huddle, and Justice Young not participating)
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02/23/2024Stay Order lifted  Stay order issued March 13, 2023 is lifted.
02/17/2023Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested Response to Amended Motion for Temporary Relief due no later than February 27, 2023.
02/16/2023Amendment to Motion filed   Relators' Amended Motion for Emergency Temporary Relief filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
02/16/2023Brief on the Merits  Relators' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
02/16/2023Case Record Filed   Second Supplemental Mandamus Record filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
02/12/2024Notice from Counsel of a change in address  Notices of Change of Firm Address filed on behalf of Counsel for Endurance American Insurance Company.
02/10/2023Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance filed on behalf of Federal Insurance Company, et al.
01/17/2023Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Relator's Brief on the Merits is granted. Relator's Brief is due February 16, 2023. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Real Party in Interest's Brief is due March 8, 2023. Reply Brief is due March 23, 2023.
01/13/2023Response to Motion filed  Response to Motion for Extension of Time to file Relator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Cobalt International Energy, Inc., et al.
01/11/2023Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to counsel for Real Party in Interest to determine stance on Motion for Extension of Time.
01/11/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Relator's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Illinois National Insurance Company, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
04/05/2024Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Endurance American Insuance CompanyRelatorMr. Thomas C. Wright
Mr. Manuel Mungia
Mr. Bradley Williams
Mr. Chad W. Schreiber  
Mr. Matthew Pepping
Kevin Earl Parish
Ms. Jessica Z. Barger
Aspen American Insurance CompanyRelatorMr. William R. Moye  
Ms. Jessica Z. Barger
Christina Culver
Kevin Earl Parish
Mr. Thomas C. Wright
Mr. Bradley Williams
RSUI Indemnity CompanyRelatorMr. Thomas C. Wright
Kevin Earl Parish
Ms. Jessica Z. Barger
Mr. Tony Loren Draper
Mr. Bradley Williams
GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust and GAMCO Natural Resources, Gold & Income Trust (collectively, "GAMCO")Real Party in Interest Mr. Ben L. Mesches
Mr. Andrew Entwistle
Mr. Sal Lee
Mr. Callie Crispin
Beazley Insurance Company, Inc.RelatorMr. Daniel McNeel Lane Jr.
Mr. Scott A. Keller
Julie Martin
Freedom Specialty Insurance Company RelatorMr. Thomas C. Wright
Mr. Randall C. Owens
Ms. Jessica Z. Barger
Mr. Bradley Williams
Mr. Andrew C. Nelson
Kevin Earl Parish
Starr Indemnity & Liability Company RelatorMr. Thomas C. Wright
Kevin Earl Parish
Mr. Bradley Williams
Ms. Jessica Z. Barger
Mr. William R. Moye  
Hudson Insurance CompanyRelatorMr. Robert D. Allen
Alterra America Insurance Company (n/k/a Pinnacle National Insurance Company)RelatorMr. Bradley Williams
Mr. Thomas C. Wright
Mr. Cary Economou
Ms. Jessica Z. Barger
Kevin Earl Parish
Federal Insurance Company and Westchester Fire Insurance Company RelatorMr. William J. Boyce
Kevin Earl Parish
Mr. Thomas C. Wright
Mr. Bradley Williams
Mr. Gregory S. Hudson
Ms. Jessica Z. Barger
Mr. Stephen P. Pate
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions American Insurance Company, formerly North American Specialty Insurance Company RelatorMr. Bradley Williams
Ms. Jessica Z. Barger
Mr. Thomas C. Wright
Kevin Earl Parish
F.C. Daniel Knight
Mr. David Medina
Cobalt International Energy Inc. and its Directors and OfficersReal Party in Interest Mr. Ben L. Mesches
Ms. Marquel Sautural Jordan
Mr. Robert Philip Scott
Mr. Micah Ethan Skidmore
Chief Justice Scott Brister
Illinois National Insurance CompanyRelatorMr. Brandon Renken
Mr. Thomas C. Wright
Gary Johnson II
Mr. Raffi Melkonian
Mr. Brian J. Cathey
Mr. Bradley Williams
Ms. Jessica Z. Barger
Mr. Robert S. Harrell
Kevin Earl Parish
Mr. James Danford Jr.
Dallas Regional ChamberAmicus CuriaeMr. Jonathan Lisenby
Mr. Marc E. Gravely
Tristan J. Robinson
Navigators Insurance CompanyRelatorMr. Kent M. Adams
Kevin Earl Parish
Ms. Jessica Z. Barger
Ms. Kristie Marie Escudi Johnson
Mr. Bradley Williams
Mr. Thomas C. Wright
Mr. Ronald J. Restrepo
Allied World National Assurance CompanyRelatorKevin Earl Parish
Amanda Gordon
Mr. Thomas C. Wright
Mr. Thomas B. Alleman
Ms. Jessica Z. Barger
Isaac Villarreal
Mr. Bradley Williams
Court of Appeals Information:
Denied 
682 SW3d 895, 09-29-22 
14th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Per Curiam 
Trial Court Information
125th District Court 
Harris 
Honorable O. Kyle Carter 
2016-31648