Narrative Opinion Summary
Kuraray America, Inc. filed a petition for a writ of mandamus and an emergency motion for temporary relief concerning orders issued by the 234th District Court of Harris County, Texas. The relator sought to compel Judge Lauren Reeder to vacate orders from June 25 and August 19, 2021, which denied motions to quash production and to compel the production of medical reimbursement discovery. The Court found that Kuraray America did not establish entitlement to mandamus relief, resulting in the denial of the petition. The prior stay issued on October 14, 2021, was also lifted. The decision was rendered by a panel consisting of Justices Jewell, Bourliot, and Zimmerer.
Legal Issues Addressed
Judicial Authority to Vacate Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The petitioner sought a writ to compel the judge to vacate specific orders related to discovery motions, but this request was denied.
Reasoning: The relator sought to compel Judge Lauren Reeder to vacate orders from June 25 and August 19, 2021, which denied motions to quash production and to compel the production of medical reimbursement discovery.
Lifting of Stay Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court lifted a previously issued stay order after determining the petitioner's lack of entitlement to mandamus relief.
Reasoning: The prior stay issued on October 14, 2021, was also lifted.
Mandamus Relief Requirementssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court determined that the petitioner, Kuraray America, Inc., failed to meet the requirements necessary to obtain mandamus relief.
Reasoning: The Court found that Kuraray America did not establish entitlement to mandamus relief, resulting in the denial of the petition.