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Emergency Services of Texas, P.A. Hill Country Emergency Medical Associates, P.A. Longhorn Emergency Medicine Associates, P.A., ACS Primary Care Physicians Southwest, P.A. Longhorn Observation Medical Associates, P.A. Central Texas Emergency Associates, P.A. Texas Medicine Resources, LLP Texas Physician Resources, LLP And Pediatric Emergency Medicine Group, LLP v. Celtic Insurance Company And Superior Health Plan, Inc.

Citation: Not availableDocket: 03-20-00556-CV

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; September 3, 2021; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

A joint motion to abate the appeal has been filed by the parties involved in the case between Emergency Services of Texas, P.A. and others (Appellants) and Celtic Insurance Company and Superior Health Plan, Inc. (Appellees). The motion states that the parties are currently engaged in settlement negotiations. The Court grants the motion to abate the appeal and instructs the parties to submit either a motion to dismiss or a status report by October 11, 2021. The Court warns that failure to comply may result in the appeal being either dismissed or reinstated for consideration. The decision is recorded by Chief Justice Byrne and Justices Baker and Smith, and the filing date is September 3, 2021.

Legal Issues Addressed

Abatement of Appeal for Settlement Negotiations

Application: The court grants a joint motion to abate the appeal, allowing the parties time to engage in settlement negotiations.

Reasoning: A joint motion to abate the appeal has been filed by the parties involved in the case between Emergency Services of Texas, P.A. and others (Appellants) and Celtic Insurance Company and Superior Health Plan, Inc. (Appellees). The motion states that the parties are currently engaged in settlement negotiations.

Consequences of Non-Compliance with Court Orders

Application: The court warns that failure to comply with the order to submit a motion or status report may lead to dismissal or reinstatement of the appeal.

Reasoning: The Court warns that failure to comply may result in the appeal being either dismissed or reinstated for consideration.

Procedural Requirements Following Abatement

Application: The court requires the parties to submit either a motion to dismiss the appeal or a status report by a specified deadline.

Reasoning: The Court grants the motion to abate the appeal and instructs the parties to submit either a motion to dismiss or a status report by October 11, 2021.