in Re the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Opinion

Fourth Court of Appeals San Antonio, Texas September 16, 2016

No. 04-16-00590-CV

IN RE THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY

Original Mandamus Proceeding1

ORDER

Sitting: Karen Angelini, Justice Marialyn Barnard, Justice Luz Elena D. Chapa, Justice

On September 16, 2016, Relator filed a petition for writ of mandamus and an emergency motion for temporary relief. This court is of the opinion that a serious question concerning the mandamus relief sought requires further consideration. See TEX. R. APP. P. 52.8(b). The respondent and the real parties in interest may file a response to the petition for writ of mandamus in this court no later than October 3, 2016. Any such response must conform to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.4.

Relator’s request for emergency relief is GRANTED. The trial court’s Order signed on August 31, 2016, ordering Relator to comply with the December 2, 2015 “Order on Motion to Compel Production of Tire Building Machines Subject to Limitations and Confidentiality” is stayed pending final resolution of the petition filed in this court.

It is so ORDERED on September 16, 2016.

ATTESTED TO: __________________________________ Keith E. Hottle, Clerk

1 This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 13-06-12009-DCVAJA, styled Elvia Munoz et al v. D.G.J. Transport Inc., and The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., pending in the 365th Judicial District Court, Dimmit County, Texas, the Honorable Amado J. Abascal, III presiding.