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No. 22-0053
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HNMC, INC. v. FRANCIS S. CHAN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LENY REY CHAN, JONATHAN CHAN, AND JUSTIN CHAN

Oral argument was held on September 14, 2023. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on January 19, 2024. File Closed

Opinion

January 19, 2024

Busby
Hecht
Lehrmann
Boyd
Devine
Blacklock
Bland
Huddle
Young

Justice Busby delivered the opinion of the Court. View Electronic Briefs | Oral Argument PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:14th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Affirmed
COA Docket No.:14-18-00849-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable Margaret "Meg" Poissant

Trial Court

Trial Court:133rd District Court
County:Harris
Trial Judge:Honorable Jaclanel M. McFarland
Trial Docket:2015-18367

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Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2024-03-01 Mandate issued  
2024-01-19 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
2024-01-19 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between September 14, 2023 and January 19, 2024.  
2023-09-14 Oral argument  
2023-09-12 Letter Filed  
2023-09-12 Letter Filed  
2023-09-07 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
  This case was waiting for oral argument between July 1, 2023 and September 7, 2023.  
2023-07-01 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2023-06-30 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2023-06-02 Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2023-06-02 Petition for Review granted
2023-04-18 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2023-04-14 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2023-03-21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2023-03-21 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2023-03-13 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2023-02-01 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2023-01-31 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2023-01-04 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2023-01-04 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-12-19 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2022-11-14 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2022-11-14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2022-10-21 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2022-09-30 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
2022-08-24 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2022-08-23 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2022-08-17 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2022-07-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2022-07-18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2022-06-17 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2022-05-17 Case forwarded to Court
2022-05-11 Response Waiver filed  
2022-04-12 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2022-03-04 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2022-03-04 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2022-01-27 Clerk's Record
2022-01-27 Court reporter/recorder's record
2022-01-27 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2022-01-27 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Francis S. Chan, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Leny Rey Chan, Jonathan Chan and Justin Chan
Mr. Steven J. Kherkher
Mr. Andrew Bender
Mr. James Christian Marrow
Ms. Sharon S. McCally
Mr. Jim S. Hart
Ms. Jennifer Bruch Hogan
Mr. Richard P. Hogan Jr.
Respondent
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. and James E. Budd
Mr. Kurt C. Kern
Other Interested Party
HNMC, Inc.
Ms. Carol Kennedy
Ms. Christina Connor Huston
Mr. P. Michael Jung
Mr. Curry L. Cooksey
Petitioner

Amicus Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Mr. Peter C. Hansen
 
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