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DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT D/B/A PARKLAND HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEM v. SHERI KOWALSKI

The Court requested full merits briefing on January 26, 2024. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on December 31, 2024. File Closed

Opinion

December 31, 2024

Percuriam.8241154

Per Curiam OpinionView Electronic Briefs | Oral Argument N/A PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:5th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Affirmed
COA Docket No.:05-21-00379-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable S. Craig Smith

Trial Court

Trial Court:County Court at Law No 5
County:Dallas
Trial Judge:Honorable Mark B. Greenberg
Trial Docket:CC-19-03723-E

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Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2025-02-11 Mandate issued  
2024-12-31 Petition for Review disposed Petition granted pursuant to TRAP 59.1
2024-12-31 Petition for Review granted under TRAP 59.1
2024-12-31 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
2024-12-31 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
2024-11-25 Notice from Counsel of a change in address  
  This case was pending on merits briefs between August 14, 2024 and November 25, 2024.  
2024-08-14 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2024-07-12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-07-12 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-06-12 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-06-12 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-05-30 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2024-05-15 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-05-14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-04-11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-04-11 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-03-27 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2024-02-21 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-02-21 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-01-26 Brief on the Merits Requested  
2023-12-20 Reply to Response (Petitioner)  
2023-12-01 Motion to Extend Time to File Reply filed  
2023-12-01 MET to file reply disposed of   Filing granted
2023-11-22 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2023-11-03 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2023-11-02 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2023-10-06 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response  
2023-10-06 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response disposed   Filing granted
2023-09-26 Amicus Curiae Letter Received  
2023-09-08 Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  
2023-08-08 Case forwarded to Court
2023-08-03 Document filed (see remarks)  
2023-07-31 Response Waiver filed  
2023-07-21 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2023-06-07 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2023-06-07 Second Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2023-05-10 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-05-10 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-05-10 Clerk's Record
2023-05-10 Clerk's Record
2023-05-10 Clerk's Record
2023-05-10 Clerk's Record
2023-05-10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review filed  
2023-05-10 Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Dallas County Hospital District d/b/a Parkland Health & Hospital System
Mr. Chase Cobern
Julie Christensen
Mr. Michael A. McCabe
Petitioner
Kowalski, Sheri
Ms. Elizabeth Sanford
Mr. Brian P. Sanford
Respondent

Amicus Curiae

Amicus Curiae Counsel
Texas Civil Justice League
Mr. George S. Christian
 
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