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No. 21-0936
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EXXONMOBIL CORPORATION v. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA, AND STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY

Oral argument was held on February 23, 2023. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on April 14, 2023. It then denied rehearing on September 1, 2023 File Closed

Opinions

September 1, 2023

Young
Hecht
Boyd
Devine
Blacklock
Busby
Bland
Huddle

The Court's opinion issued April 14, 2023 is corrected. PDF

Withdrawn Opinions

The opinions below have been withdrawn by order of the Court.

April 14, 2023

Young
Hecht
Boyd
Devine
Blacklock
Busby
Bland
Huddle

Justice Young delivered the opinion of the Court. PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:1st Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Aff/Pt and Rev & Rem/Pt
COA Docket No.:01-19-00852-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Julie Countiss

Trial Court

Trial Court:125th District Court
County:Harris
Trial Judge:Honorable O. Kyler Carter
Trial Docket:2014-22667

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2023-09-01 Motion for Rehearing - Disposed   Denied with Justice not sitting.
2023-09-01 Corrected opinion   Issued
2023-09-01 Mandate issued  
  This case was waiting for a decision about a pending motion for rehearing between June 30, 2023 and September 1, 2023.  
2023-06-30 Reply to Response to Motion for Rehearing filed (Respondent)  
2023-06-26 Response to Motion for Rehearing (Petitioner)  
2023-06-26 Response to Motion for Rehearing (Petitioner)  
2023-06-09 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2023-05-31 Motion for Rehearing  
2023-05-31 Case forwarded to Court
2023-04-27 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposed   Filing granted
2023-04-27 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  
2023-04-25 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing  
2023-04-25 Motion for Extension of Time to File Motion for Rehearing disposed   Filing granted
2023-04-14 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
2023-04-14 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed and remanded to Court of Appeals
2023-03-27 Call received  
2023-03-27 Post submission brief filed (Respondent)  
2023-03-27 Post submission brief filed (Respondent)  
2023-03-06 Response to Brief filed (Petitioner)  
2023-03-03 Post submission brief filed (Respondent)  
2023-03-02 Motion to withdraw disposed of   Filing granted
2023-03-01 Notice from Counsel of a change in address  
2023-03-01 Motion to Withdraw Filed  
2023-02-23 Oral argument  
2023-02-22 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2023-02-22 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2023-02-22 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2023-02-21 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2023-02-21 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2023-02-17 Miscellaneous motion disposed. See Remarks.   Denied
2023-02-14 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2023-02-14 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2023-02-14 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2023-02-14 Miscellaneous Motion  
2023-01-27 Petition for Review disposed Filing granted
2023-01-27 Petition for Review granted
2023-01-27 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
  This case was pending on merits briefs between October 31, 2022 and January 27, 2023.  
2022-10-31 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2022-10-17 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2022-09-28 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-09-27 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-09-15 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2022-09-15 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2022-08-11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-08-11 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-08-11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-08-11 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-07-27 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2022-06-21 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-06-21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-05-27 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2022-05-09 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2022-05-05 Reply to Response to Petition filed (Petitioner)  
2022-04-01 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2022-03-31 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2022-03-21 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2022-03-16 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2022-02-10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2022-02-10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2022-02-09 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2022-02-08 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2022-01-14 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2021-12-14 Case forwarded to Court
2021-12-09 Response Waiver filed  
2021-12-09 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2021-12-09 Response Waiver filed  
2021-12-06 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2021-10-28 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2021-10-27 Court reporter/recorder's record
2021-10-27 Clerk's Record
2021-10-27 Supplement to Clerk's/Reporter's Record
2021-10-27 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2021-10-27 Court reporter/recorder's record

Parties

Party Counsel Role
National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA
Mr. Michael J. Adams-Hurta
Kenneth J. Fair
Mr. Brian E. Waters
Mr. Darin Lee Brooks
Ms. Kristen W. Kelly
Mr. Thomas C. Wright
Respondent
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Mr. Joshua S. Smith
Mr. David M. Gunn
Mr. Nicholas M. Bruno
Mr. Michael P. Morris
Mr. Micah Ethan Skidmore
Mr. William A. Feldman
Mr. Ernest Martin Jr.
Ms. Lynne Liberato
Petitioner
Starr Indemnity & Liability Co.
Mr. Harold K. Watson
Honorable Richard H. Edelman
Respondent

Amici Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Texas Civil Justice League
Mr. George S. Christian
The Texas Oil and Gas Association
Ms. Anne McGowan Johnson
Ms. Kelli Bills
International Association of Drilling Contractors
Mr. Marvin C. Moos
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