Supreme Court

Case: 24-0846    
24-0846
10/08/2024
Petition for Review/Cause under Rule 53.1
JMI CONTRACTORS, LLC 
JOSE MANUEL MEDELLIN 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
01/13/2026Exhibits in case/cause filedRespondent Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Jose Manuel Medellin.
11/13/2025Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association, et al., submitted by Jessica Z. Barger, et al., of Wright Close Barger & Guzman, LLP, of Houston, Texas.
11/07/2025Brief on the MeritsPetitioner's Reply Brief Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of JMI Contractors, LLC.
10/09/2025Brief on the MeritsRespondent Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jose Manuel Medellin.
08/21/2025Amended Brief filedPetitioner Petitioner's Amended Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of JMI Contractors, LLC.
08/20/2025Brief on the MeritsPetitioner Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of JMI Contractors, LLC.
06/11/2025Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas Civil Justice League, submitted by George S. Christian of Austin, Texas.
06/10/2025Reply to ResponsePetitioner Reply to Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of JMI Contractors, LLC.
05/09/2025Response to PetitionRespondent Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jose Manuel Medellin.
12/04/2024Petition for ReviewPetitioner Petition for Review filed on behalf of JMI Contractors, LLC.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
12/04/2024Petition for Review  Petition for Review filed on behalf of JMI Contractors, LLC.
11/21/2025Case set for oral argumentCase set for oral argument This case has been set for oral argument at 9:00 a.m., January 15, 2026. Time allotted to argue: 20/20 minutes
11/21/2025Petition for Review disposedFiling granted
11/21/2025Petition for Review granted 
11/13/2025Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association, et al., submitted by Jessica Z. Barger, et al., of Wright Close Barger & Guzman, LLP, of Houston, Texas.
11/07/2025Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Reply Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of JMI Contractors, LLC.
10/30/2024Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review granted. Petition for Review is due December 4, 2024. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
10/30/2024Electronic communication received from Party  Email from respondent's counsel stating they are opposed but will not file a response to motion for extension of time.
10/28/2024Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to respondent to determine if they will file a written response in opposition to motion for extension of time to file petition for review.
10/28/2024Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of JMI Contractors, LLC.
10/24/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply Brief on the Merits is granted. Reply Brief is due November 7, 2025. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED.
10/24/2025Call received  Call received from petitioner regarding status of unopposed motion for extension of time to file reply brief on the merits.
10/22/2025Motion 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 JMI Contractors, LLC.
10/09/2025Brief on the Merits  Respondent's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of Jose Manuel Medellin.
10/09/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review granted.  Petition for Review is due no later than November 13, 2024.
10/09/2024Electronic communication received from Party  Respondent is opposed to motion for extension of time to file petition for review; however, they will not file a written response.
10/09/2024Electronic communication sent to Party  Email sent to respondent to determine if they will file a written response in opposition to motion for extension of time to file petition for review.
10/09/2024Court reporter/recorder's record 
10/09/2024Court reporter/recorder's record 
10/09/2024Court reporter/recorder's record 
10/09/2024Clerk's Record 
10/09/2024Court reporter/recorder's record 
10/09/2024Court reporter/recorder's record 
10/08/2024Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petition for Review filed on behalf of JMI Contractors, LLC.
09/08/2025Motion 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 October 9, 2025. FURTHER REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME FOR THIS FILING WILL BE DISFAVORED. Reply Brief is due October 24, 2025.
09/08/2025Motion 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 Jose Manuel Medellin.
08/21/2025Amended Brief filed  Petitioner's Amended Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of JMI Contractors, LLC.
08/21/2025Call received  Call received from petitioner.
08/20/2025Brief on the Merits  Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of JMI Contractors, LLC.
08/06/2026Mandate issued  Mandate & Cost Bill Issued
07/16/2025Motion for Extension of Time disposed.Filing granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits granted. Petitioner's Brief on the Merits is due August 20, 2025. Respondent's Brief on the Merits is due September 9, 2025. Reply Brief is due September 24, 2025. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
07/16/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Petitioner's Brief on the Merits filed on behalf of JMI Contractors, LLC.
06/26/2026Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of recordIssued
06/26/2026Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Justice Busby filed a concurring opinion.
06/26/2026Opinion issuedCourt of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered The Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment. Justice Hawkins delivered the opinion of the Court.  
(6/26/2026 12:12:37 PM) 240846c.pdf, 240846.pdf, 24-0846.jmt.pdf
06/20/2025Brief on the Merits Ordered  Brief on the merits requested: Petitioner's brief due no later than July 21, 2025; Response brief due August 11, 2025; Reply brief due August 26, 2025.
06/11/2025Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Texas Civil Justice League, submitted by George S. Christian of Austin, Texas.
06/10/2025Reply to Response  Reply to Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of JMI Contractors, LLC.
06/10/2025Letter Filed  Letter filed on behalf of JMI Contractors, LLC.
05/23/2025Call received  Call received from counsel regarding status of motion for extension of time.
05/23/2025MET to file reply disposed ofFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply in Support of Petition for Review is granted. Reply is due June 10, 2025. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
05/21/2025Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  Motion for Extension of Time to file Reply to Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of JMI Contractors, LLC.
05/09/2025Response to Petition  Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jose Manuel Medellin.
04/04/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposedFiling granted Motion for Extension of Time to file Response granted. Response is due May 9, 2025. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will not be considered.
04/04/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Second Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jose Manuel Medellin.
03/06/2025Motion 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 no later than April 9, 2025. Further requests for extensions of time for this filing will be disfavored.
03/06/2025Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to file Response to Petition for Review filed on behalf of Jose Manuel Medellin.
02/07/2025Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to petition for review due no later than March 10, 2025.
01/15/2026Oral argument   Argued on behalf of Petitioner by Kennon L. Wooten; Argued on behalf of Respondent by Nadeen Abou-Hossa
01/13/2026Exhibits in case/cause filed  Oral Argument Exhibits filed on behalf of Jose Manuel Medellin.
01/09/2026Call received  Call received from counsel.
01/07/2025Case forwarded to Court 
01/05/2026Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Petitioner's Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of JMI Contractors, LLC. Oral Argument will be presented by Kennon L. Wooten of Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP of Austin, Texas.
01/04/2026Notice from Counsel of a change in address  Notice of Firm Change for Ms. Nadeen Abou-Hossa filed on behalf of Jose Manuel Medellin.
01/02/2026Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  Respondent's Oral Argument Submission Form filed on behalf of Jose Manuel Medellin. Oral Argument will be presented by Nadeen Abou-Hossa of Chiscano & Hossa, PLLC, of San Antonio, Texas.
01/02/2025Response Waiver filed  Response Waiver filed on behalf of Jose Manuel Medellin.
Calendars
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08/06/2026Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas, Texas Association of Builders, Associated General Contractors of Texas - Highway, Heavy, Utilities & Industrial Branch, et al.Amicus CuriaeMr. Landon Francois
Ms. Jessica Z. Barger
Mr. Kenneth J. Fair
Medellin , Jose ManuelRespondentMs. Lara M. Brock
Ms. Nadeen Abou-Hossa
Mr. Javier Garcia Espinoza  
Ms. Haley Entrop-Ozment
Texas Civil Justice LeagueAmicus CuriaeMr. George S. Christian
JMI Contractors, LLC PetitionerMr. Christopher John Deeves
Mr. David E. Chamberlain
Ms. Kennon L. Wooten
Mr. Joseph Loiacono II
Mr. Scott Ralph Taylor
Court of Appeals Information:
Affirmed  
716 SW3d 783, 08-28-24 
4th Court of Appeals 
Honorable Luz Elena D Chapa 
Trial Court Information
285th District Court 
Bexar 
Honorable Aaron Haas 
2018-CI-05983