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BRP-ROTAX GMBH & CO. KG v. SHEEMA SHAIK AND TOUSEEF SIDDIQUI

Oral argument was held on December 4, 2024. The Court issued an opinion resolving the case on June 20, 2025. File Closed

Opinions

June 20, 2025

Young
Lehrmann
Boyd
Devine
Blacklock
Busby
Bland
Huddle
Sullivan

Justice Young delivered the opinion of the Court. PDF

Busby
Devine

Justice Busby filed a concurring opinion, in which Justice Devine joined.View Electronic Briefs | Oral Argument PDF

 

Court of Appeals

Appellate District:5th Court of Appeals
Outcome Below:Affirmed
COA Docket No.:05-22-00943-CV
Opinion Author:Honorable S. Craig Smith

Trial Court

Trial Court:County Court at Law No 5
County:Dallas
Trial Judge:Honorable Nicole R. Taylor
Trial Docket:CC-19-03101-E

Docket Entries

Date Event Outcome  
2025-08-01 Mandate issued  
2025-06-20 Opinion issued   Court of Appeals' judgment reversed & judgment rendered
2025-06-20 Concurring Opinion issued.   Issued
2025-06-20 Court approved judgment sent to attorneys of record Issued
  This case was awaiting the Court's decision after oral argument between December 4, 2024 and June 20, 2025.  
2024-12-04 Oral argument  
2024-12-03 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2024-12-03 Exhibits in case/cause filed (Petitioner)  
2024-11-27 Submission Schedule
2024-11-18 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2024-11-18 Oral Argument Submission Form from Attorney received  
2024-10-28 Notice of Appearance  
2024-10-28 Amicus Curiae Brief received  
2024-09-13 Submission reset   Case set for oral argument
2024-09-13 Motion to re-set submission disposed   Filing granted
2024-09-10 Motion to re-set submission date filed.  
2024-09-10 Call received  
2024-07-26 Submission reset   Case set for oral argument
2024-06-28 Case set for oral argument   Case set for oral argument
2024-06-14 Petition for Review disposed   Filing granted
2024-06-14 Petition for Review granted
2024-05-10 Reply Brief (Petitioner)  
2024-05-07 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-05-07 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-04-05 Brief on the Merits (Respondent)  
2024-02-23 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted
2024-02-23 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-02-15 Brief on the Merits (Petitioner)  
2024-01-11 Motion for Extension of Time to File Brief filed  
2024-01-11 Motion for Extension of Time disposed.   Filing granted in part
2023-12-15 Brief on the Merits Requested  
  This case was waiting for a decision about briefing or a possible grant between October 25, 2023 and December 15, 2023.  
2023-10-25 Reply to Response to Petition filed (Petitioner)  
2023-10-17 Case forwarded to Court
2023-10-16 Response to Petition (Respondent)  
2023-09-29 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2023-09-19 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2023-09-19 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2023-09-19 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2023-09-19 Pro hac vice motion disposed   Filing granted
2023-09-19 Call received  
2023-09-18 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2023-09-18 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2023-09-18 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2023-09-18 Pro hac vice motion filed  
2023-09-15 Clerk's Record
2023-09-15 Clerk's Record
2023-09-15 Clerk's Record
2023-09-15 Court reporter/recorder's record
2023-09-15 Phone call from Clerk's Office  
2023-09-15 Petition for Review (Petitioner)  
2023-09-15 Clerk's Record

Parties

Party Counsel Role
Sheema Shaik and Touseef Siddiqui
Ms. Shannon T. Hays
Mr. Andrew L. Payne
Respondent
Piper Aircraft, Piper Sport, Excite Aircraft d/b/a US Sport Aircraft, & Patrick Arznen
Mr. M. Ross Cunningham
Mr. Alex J. Whitman
Mr. G. Don Swaim
Other Interested Party
BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG
Mr. Wallace B. Jefferson
Ralph Pagano
John M. Socolow
Mr. James M. Parker Jr.
Mr. Jackie Robinson
Petitioner

Amicus Curiae

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