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EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION v. THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

Oral argument was held on September 17, 2018. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on February 15, 2019. It then denied rehearing on June 1, 2018 File Closed

Opinion

February 15, 2019

Guzman
Hecht
Green
Boyd
Devine
Brown
Blacklock

Justice Guzman delivered the opinion of the Court. PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:1st Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Reverse & Remand
COA Docket No.:01-15-00453-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Sherry Radack

Trial Court

Trial Court:165th District Court
Trial Judge:Honorable Fred W. Davis
Trial Docket:2013-03033

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2019-03-28 Mandate issued  
2019-02-15 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed; remanded to Court of Appeals
2019-02-15 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between September 24, 2018 and February 15, 2019.  
2018-09-24 Post submission brief filed (Petitioner)  
2018-09-24 Post submission brief filed (Petitioner)  
2018-09-17 Oral argument  
2018-09-14 Submission Schedule  
2018-09-14 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Respondent)  
2018-09-13 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2018-08-22 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2018-08-22 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
  This case was waiting for oral argument between June 29, 2018 and August 22, 2018.  
2018-06-29 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2018-06-01 Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2018-06-01 Petition for Review granted
2018-06-01 Previous Order of the Court withdrawn  
2018-06-01 Petition Reinstated
2018-06-01 Motion for Rehearing - Disposed Filing granted
2018-05-14 Call received  
2018-04-06 Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filed (Petitioner)  
2018-03-20 Case forwarded to Court
2018-03-20 Response to Motion for Rehearing (Respondent)  
2018-03-14 Motion for Rehearing  
2018-02-09 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposed   Filing granted
2018-02-09 Response to Motion filed  
2018-02-08 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  
2018-02-08 Electronic communication sent to Party  
2018-01-26 Petition for Review disposed   Denied with Justice not sitting.
  This case was pending on merits briefs between September 27, 2017 and January 26, 2018.  
2017-09-27 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2017-09-08 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2017-09-07 Amended Brief filed (Amicus Curiae)  
2017-09-06 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2017-08-28 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2017-08-23 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2017-07-24 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2017-07-21 Case Record Filed  
2017-07-21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2017-06-26 Record Requested in Petition for Review  
2017-06-23 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2017-05-19 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2017-05-09 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
2017-04-25 Case forwarded to Court
2017-04-24 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2017-04-19 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2017-03-14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2017-03-13 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Mr. Danny L. Van Winkle
Mr. John S. Adcock
Mr. Mike P. Morris
Mr. David M. Gunn
Mr. Joshua S. Smith
Petitioner
Roberts, Kevin
Mr. Cory D. Itkin
Mr. Jason A. Itkin
Other Interested Party
The Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania
Mr. Loren R. Smith
Respondent

Amici Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Texas Civil Justice League
Mr. George S. Christian
National Association of Subrogation Professionals
Mr. Gary L. Wickert
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