Supreme Court

Case: 23-0006    
23-0006
01/05/2023
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
THE OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 
PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC.; PATTERSON-UTI MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC; PATTERSON-UTI DRILLING COMPANY LLC; AND MARSH USA, INC. 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
10/29/2024Exhibits in case/cause filedPetitioner Petitioner's Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company.
10/28/2024Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Respondents' Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., et al.
05/14/2024Brief on the MeritsPetitioner's Reply Brief Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, LLC.
05/14/2024Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of the Texas Civil Justice League. Submitted by George Scott Christian of the Texas Civil Justice League of Austin, Texas.
04/12/2024Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., et al.
03/29/2024Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Marsh USA, Inc.
01/25/2024Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company.
08/11/2023Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association submitted by Beth D. Bradley and Aaron L. Mitchell of Tollefson Bradley Mitchell & Melendi, LLP of Dallas, Texas.
08/11/2023Reply to Response to Petition filed Petitioner Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, LLC.
06/29/2023Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., et al.
05/11/2023Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Marsh USA, Inc.
03/28/2023Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) WITHDRAWN | Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association submitted by Levon G. Hovnatanian of Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP, of Houston, Texas.
03/13/2023Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of the Texas Civil Justice League. Submitted by George Scott Christian of the Texas Civil Justice League of Austin, Texas.
03/10/2023Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, LLC.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/20/2024Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
12/20/2024Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed; judgment rendered; case remanded to TC The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment, renders judgment in part, and remands the case to the trial court. Justice Young delivered the opinion of the Court.
(12/20/2024 11:12:02 AM) 230006.pdf, 23-0006.jmt.pdf
12/18/2023Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits is granted. Petitioner's Brief is due January 19, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Response Brief is due February 8, 2024. Reply Brief is due February 23, 2024.  
12/18/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, LLC.
11/16/2023Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits is granted. Petitioner's Brief is due December 20, 2023. Respondent's Brief is due January 9, 2024. Petitioner's Reply Brief is due January 24, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
11/16/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, LLC.
10/30/2024Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner by Kirsten M. CastaƱeda; Argued on behalf of Respondents by Kelsi S. White
10/29/2024Exhibits in case/cause filed  Petitioner's Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company.
10/28/2024Exhibits in case/cause filed  Respondents' Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., et al.
10/20/2023Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than November 20, 2023; Response brief due December 11, 2023; Reply brief due December 27, 2023.
10/14/2024Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form received on behalf of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company. Oral Argument will be presented by Kirsten M. CastaƱeda of Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP of Austin, Texas.
10/14/2024Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form received on behalf of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Kelsi S. White of Ahmad, Zavitsanos and Mensing, PLLC of Houston, Texas.
08/11/2023Reply to Response to Petition filed   Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, LLC.
08/11/2023Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association submitted by Beth D. Bradley and Aaron L. Mitchell of Tollefson Bradley Mitchell & Melendi, LLP of Dallas, Texas.
08/03/2023MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Petition for Review is granted. Reply is due August 11, 2023. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
08/03/2023Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, LLC.
07/26/2024Submission resetCase set for oral argument This cause has been reset for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 30, 2024. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
07/26/2024Motion to re-set submission disposedFiling granted Respondents' Unopposed Motion to Reset Oral Argument granted
07/15/2024Motion to re-set submission date filed.  Unopposed Motion to Reset Oral Argument filed on behalf of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., et al.
07/13/2023MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Petition for Review is granted. Reply is due August 4, 2023. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
07/13/2023Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company.
06/29/2023Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., et al.
06/28/2024Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., October 1, 2024. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
06/21/2024Petition for Review disposedFiling granted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
06/21/2024Petition for Review granted 
05/14/2024Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, LLC.
05/14/2024Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter filed on behalf of the Texas Civil Justice League. Submitted by George Scott Christian of the Texas Civil Justice League of Austin, Texas.
05/12/2023Call received  Call received from counsel for Petitioner.
05/11/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review is granted. Response is due June 29, 2023. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
05/11/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., et al.
05/11/2023Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Marsh USA, Inc.
04/28/2023Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Response requested to Petition for Review. Response is due no later than May 30, 2023.
04/26/2024Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted in part Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits is granted in part. Reply Brief is due May 14, 2024.
04/25/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company.
04/14/2023Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Unopposed Motion to Withdraw Brief of Amicus Curiae American Property Casualty Insurance Association is granted.
04/12/2024Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., et al.
04/10/2023Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, LLC.
03/31/2023Amended Certificate  Amendment to Certificate of Conference for Motion to Withdraw Brief of Amicus Curiae American Property Casualty Insurance Association.
03/30/2023Miscellaneous Motion  Unopposed Motion to Withdraw Brief of Amicus Curiae American Property Casualty Insurance Association.
03/29/2024Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Marsh USA, Inc.
03/28/2023Case forwarded to Court 
03/28/2023Amicus Curiae Brief received  WITHDRAWN | Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association submitted by Levon G. Hovnatanian of Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP, of Houston, Texas.
03/23/2023Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., et al.
03/18/2024Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondents' Brief on the Merits granted. Respondents' Brief on the Merits is due April 12, 2024. Reply Brief is due April 29, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will not be considered.
03/18/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Third Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., et al.
03/14/2023Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Marsh USA, Inc.
03/13/2024Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondents' Brief on the Merits is granted. Respondents' Brief on the Merits is due March 29, 2024. Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits is due April 15, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will not be considered.
03/13/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Marsh USA, Inc.
03/13/2023Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief filed on behalf of the Texas Civil Justice League. Submitted by George Scott Christian of the Texas Civil Justice League of Austin, Texas.
03/10/2023Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, LLC.
03/06/2023Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Third Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review is granted. Petition for Review is due March 10,2023. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
03/06/2023Third Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed Third Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company.
02/27/2024Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondents' Brief on the Merits is granted. Respondents' Brief on the Merits is due March 29, 2024. Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits is due April 15, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will not be considered.
02/27/2024Motion 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 Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., et al.
02/12/2024Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits is granted. Respondent's Brief is due March 15, 2024. Petitioner's Reply Brief is due April 1, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
02/12/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Marsh USA, Inc.
02/02/2024Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondent's Brief on the Merits is granted. Respondent's Brief is due March 15, 2024. Petitioner's Reply Brief is due April 1, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
02/02/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Respondents' Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., et al.
01/31/2025Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
01/31/2023Second 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 for this filing will be disfavored. Petition for Review is due March 6, 2023.
01/31/2023Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company.
01/25/2024Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company.
01/18/2024Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits granted. Petitioner's Brief is due January 25, 2024. Respondent's Brief is due February 14, 2024. Reply Brief is due February 29, 2024. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
01/17/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Third Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, LLC.
01/17/2024Call received  Call received from counsel for Petitioner regarding upcoming brief on the merits deadline.
01/05/2023Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review is granted. Petition for Review is due February 6, 2023.
01/05/2023Motion 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 The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company.
01/05/2023Clerk's Record 
01/05/2023Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record 
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
01/31/2025Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., Patterson-UTI Management Services, LLC and Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLCRespondentMr. John Zavitsanos
Ms. Kelsi S. White
Ms. Jane Langdell Robinson
Mr. Daryl L. Moore
Kyle Poelker
Weining Bai
Mr. Foster Johnson
Texas Civil Justice LeagueAmicus CuriaeMr. George S. Christian
American Property Casualty Insurance AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Levon G. Hovnatanian
Ms. Beth D. Bradley
Mr. Aaron L. Mitchell
The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company PetitionerMs. Sondra Sylva
Ms. Kirsten M. CastaƱeda
Anton Stewart
Mr. George McCall
Marsh USA, IncRespondentMs. Deborah Milner
Mr. Murray J. Fogler
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed  
656 SW3d 729, 11-22-22 
14th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Charles Spain 
Trial Court Information
270th District Court 
Harris 
Honorable Dedra Davis 
2020-15199