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Ifeolumpio O. Sofola M.D. v. Aetna Health, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance Company

Citation: Not availableDocket: 01-15-00387-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; October 14, 2015; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

Ifeolumipo O. Sofola, M.D. is the appellant in an interlocutory appeal against Aetna Health, Inc. and Aetna Life Insurance Company, stemming from the 152nd Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas (Case No. 2013-76814). The appellant has notified the Court of Appeals that William L. Van Fleet II will present oral arguments on his behalf during a scheduled session on October 21, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. The notice was filed on October 14, 2015, by The Hall Law Firm, with Benjamin L. Hall III, William L. Van Fleet II, and Kimmie R. Bennett listed as attorneys for the appellant. The document includes a certificate of service confirming that copies of the notice were sent to the appellees' counsel, John B. Shely and Dena Palermo, via electronic mail on the same date.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certificate of Service Requirement

Application: The appellant's attorneys complied with procedural rules by providing a certificate of service showing that notice was sent to appellees' counsel.

Reasoning: The document includes a certificate of service confirming that copies of the notice were sent to the appellees' counsel, John B. Shely and Dena Palermo, via electronic mail on the same date.

Interlocutory Appeals Notification

Application: The appellant, Ifeolumipo O. Sofola, M.D., has properly notified the Court of Appeals of his intention to have oral arguments presented by his attorney, William L. Van Fleet II.

Reasoning: The appellant has notified the Court of Appeals that William L. Van Fleet II will present oral arguments on his behalf during a scheduled session on October 21, 2015, at 1:30 p.m.