Supreme Court

Case: 24-0132    
24-0132
02/23/2024
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
PRIVILEGE UNDERWRITERS RECIPROCAL EXCHANGE 
JEFF MANKOFF AND STACI MANKOFF 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
03/30/2026Motion for RehearingRespondent's Motion for Rehearing of Cause filed Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Jeff Mankoff, et al.
09/09/2025Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Respondents' Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Jeff Mankoff, et al.
08/28/2025Amended Brief filedReceived (instead of filed) Amended Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Michael and Bremond MacDougall, submitted by Jason R. LaFond of Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP of Austin, Texas.
08/27/2025Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Michael and Bremond MacDougall, submitted by Jason R. LaFond of Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP of Austin, Texas.
02/20/2025Brief on the MeritsPetitioner's Reply Brief Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange.
01/15/2025Brief on the MeritsRespondent Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jeff Mankoff, et al.
12/06/2024Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange.
09/20/2024Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange.
08/26/2024Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association, et al., submitted by Levon G. Hovnatanian of Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP of Houston, Texas.
08/07/2024Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jeff Mankoff, et al.
04/15/2024Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/06/2024Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange.
11/05/2024Motion 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 January 15, 2025. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored. Reply Brief is due January 30, 2025.
11/05/2024Motion 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 Jeff Mankoff, et al.
11/04/2024Motion 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 6, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored. Response Brief is due December 27, 2024. Reply Brief is due January 13, 2025.
11/04/2024Motion 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 Priviledge Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange.
10/18/2024Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due November 18, 2024; Response brief due December 9, 2024; Reply brief due December 27. 2024.
09/20/2024Reply to Response  Reply in support of Petition for Review filed on behalf of Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange.
09/10/2025Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner by Robert B. Dubose (Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP), from Houston. Argued on behalf of Respondents by Ryan P. Pitts (Haynes and Boone, LLP), from Austin.
09/09/2025Exhibits in case/cause filed  Respondents' Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Jeff Mankoff, et al.
08/28/2025Amended Brief filed  Amended Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Michael and Bremond MacDougall, submitted by Jason R. LaFond of Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP of Austin, Texas.
08/27/2025Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Michael and Bremond MacDougall, submitted by Jason R. LaFond of Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP of Austin, Texas.
08/26/2024Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association, et al., submitted by Levon G. Hovnatanian of Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP of Houston, Texas.
08/19/2025Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form submitted on behalf of Jeff Mankoff, et al. Oral Argument will be presented by Ryan P. Pitts of Haynes and Boone, LLP of Austin, Texas.
08/19/2025Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange. Oral Argument will be presented by Robert B. Dubose of Alexander Dubose & Jefferson LLP, of Houston, Texas.
08/15/2024MET 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 September 23, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
08/15/2024Motion 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 Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange.
08/07/2024Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jeff Mankoff, et al.
06/28/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review granted. Response is due August 7, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
06/27/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jeff Mankoff, et al.
06/07/2024Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than July 8, 2024.
05/30/2025Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This cause has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., September 10, 2025. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
05/29/2026Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
05/29/2026Motion for Rehearing - DisposedDenied
05/21/2025Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.Filing granted Motion to Substitute Lead Counsel is granted.
05/21/2025Motion to Substitute filed  Motion to Substitute Lead Counsel filed on behalf of Jeff Mankoff, et al.
05/08/2025Notice of Appearance  Notice of Appearance filed on behalf of Jeff Mankoff, et al.
05/07/2024Case forwarded to Court 
05/03/2024Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Jeff Mankoff, et al.
04/15/2024Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange.
04/04/2025Petition for Review disposedFiling granted The date and time for oral argument are yet to be determined.
04/04/2025Petition for Review granted 
03/30/2026Case forwarded to Court 
03/30/2026Motion for Rehearing  Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Jeff Mankoff, et al.
02/23/2026Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing is granted. Motion for Rehearing is due March 30, 2026. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
02/23/2026Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Motion for Rehearing filed on behalf of Jeff Mankoff, et al.
02/23/2024Motion 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 April 15, 2024.
02/23/2024Motion 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 Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange.
02/23/2024Clerk's Record 
02/23/2024Court reporter/recorder's record 
02/20/2025Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange.
02/13/2026Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
02/13/2026Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed, trial court judgment reinstated The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and reinstates the trial court's judgment. Justice Lehrmann delivered the opinion of the Court.
(2/13/2026 3:16:07 PM) 240132.pdf, 24-0132.jmt.pdf
01/22/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits is granted. Reply Brief on the Merits is due no later than February 20, 2025. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
01/22/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange.
01/15/2025Brief on the Merits  Response Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jeff Mankoff, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
05/29/2026Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Michael and Bremond MacDougallAmicus CuriaeMr. Jason R. LaFond
Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal ExchangePetitionerMr. Wallace B. Jefferson  
Ms. Marcie L. Schout
Mr. Charles T. Frazier Jr.
Mr. Robert B. Dubose
W. Edward Carlton
American Property Casualty Insurance Association, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, and Insurance Council of TexasAmicus CuriaeMr. Levon G. Hovnatanian
Jeff Mankoff and Staci MankoffRespondentMr. Ryan Pitts
Mr. Jeffrey W. Mankoff
Court of Appeals Information:
Rev & Ren/Pt and Rem/Pt 
708 SW3d 706, 01-29-24 
5th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Robbie Partida-Kipness 
Trial Court Information
192nd District Court 
Dallas 
Honorable Maria Aceves 
DC-21-15131