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TANGIE WALTERS v. CLEVELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SHIRLEY KIEFER, AND KEITH SPOONER, M.D.

Oral argument was held on September 9, 2009. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on March 12, 2010. File Closed

In the news...

Tracking 4 articles about this case.

March 12, 2010

Opinions in 8 cases; 6 new grants for the April argument calendar [orders of Mar. 12, 2010]

from SCOTXblog

This article also mentions 9 other cases.

The Court has issued opinions:

November 19, 2009

Case: Statute of Repose in Medical Malpractice in Texas

from SCOTXblog

The article also mentions:
  • METHODIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF SAN ANTONIO, LTD., L.L.P., W.C. SCHORLEMER, M.D., AND ROBERT SCHORLEMER, M.D. v. EMMALENE RANKIN
  • September 28, 2009

    Cases to test time limits on lawsuits

    from Austin American-Statesman

    The article also mentions:
  • METHODIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF SAN ANTONIO, LTD., L.L.P., W.C. SCHORLEMER, M.D., AND ROBERT SCHORLEMER, M.D. v. EMMALENE RANKIN
  • March 27, 2009

    Order List for March 27, 2009

    from SCOTXblog

    This article also mentions 12 other cases.

    Opinion

    March 12, 2010

    Willett
    Jefferson
    Hecht
    Oneill
    Wainwright
    Medina
    Green
    Johnson
    Guzman

    Justice Willett delivered the opinion of the Court. PDF

     

    Court of Appeals

    Appellate District:1st Court of Appeals
    Outcome Below:Affirmed
    COA Docket No.:01-06-01068-CV
    Opinion Author:Honorable George C. Hanks

    Trial Court

    Trial Court:125th District Court
    County:Harris
    Trial Judge:Honorable John A. Coselli
    Trial Docket:2005-54075

    Entries on SCOTX Orders Lists

    Docket Entries

    Date Event Outcome  
    2010-07-16 Case Stored  
      This case was waiting for a possible rehearing motion between April 23, 2010 and July 16, 2010.  
    2010-04-23 Mandate issued  
    2010-03-12 Opinion issued Court of Appeals' judgment reversed; cause remanded to trial court
    2010-03-12 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
      This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between September 9, 2009 and March 12, 2010.  
    2009-09-09 Oral argument  
    2009-07-24 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
    2009-07-20 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
    2009-07-16 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
    2009-07-10 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
      This case was waiting for oral argument between March 27, 2009 and July 10, 2009.  
    2009-03-27 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
    2009-03-27 Petition for Review granted
      This case was pending on merits briefs between September 9, 2008 and March 27, 2009.  
    2008-09-09 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
    2008-08-25 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
    2008-08-25 Electronic copies of brief posted to website  
    2008-08-25 Electronic copies of brief posted to website  
    2008-08-25 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
    2008-08-21 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2008-08-20 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
    2008-08-19 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2008-08-19 Call received  
    2008-08-18 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
    2008-08-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
    2008-08-12 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2008-08-12 Call received  
    2008-08-11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
    2008-08-04 Additional Copies received  
    2008-08-04 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
    2008-07-31 Call received  
    2008-07-29 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
    2008-07-29 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
    2008-07-10 Electronic copies of brief posted to website  
    2008-07-10 Electronic copies of brief posted to website  
    2008-07-01 Case Record Filed  
    2008-06-26 Record Requested in Petition for Review
    2008-06-26 Brief on the Merits Requested  
    2008-05-21 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
    2008-05-07 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
    2008-05-06 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
    2008-05-01 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
    2008-04-07 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
    2008-03-11 Case forwarded to Court
    2008-03-07 Supplement to Petition filed (Petitioner)  
    2008-03-07 Response Waiver filed  
    2008-03-07 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
    2008-03-07 Response Waiver filed  
    2008-03-03 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
    2008-03-03 Appendix Filed (Petitioner)  

    Parties

    Party Counsel Role
    Cleveland Regional Medical Center
    Mr. M. Randall Jones
    Mr. Richard Sheehy
    Mr. James Wilson Key Wilde
    Respondent
    Walters, Tangie
    Mr. Christopher Bradshaw-Hull
    Petitioner
    Spooner, M..D. Keith
    Mr. Matthew C. Kawalek
    Ms. Devon J. Singh
    Mr. Robert G. Smith Jr.
    Ms. Diana L. Faust
    Mr. Michael W. Blaise
    Mr. R. Brent Cooper
    Respondent
     
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