In The
Court of Appeals
Ninth District of Texas at Beaumont
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NO. 09-15-00436-CV
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IN RE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY, AS
SUBROGEE OF DONNA STEWART
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Original Proceeding
County Court at Law No. 1 of Jefferson County, Texas
Trial Cause No. 126059
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ORDER
Before the Court is a petition for writ of mandamus filed by relator
Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO), as subrogee of Donna
Stewart, regarding an order entered by the trial court that requires production of
documents pertaining to GEICO’s payment of claims involving charges and fees
associated with the towing and storage of its insureds’ vehicles in Jefferson,
Orange, and Hardin Counties. We note our jurisdiction over this matter and the
parties. See Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. § 22.221 (West 2004).
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Geico contends the discovery order is overly broad and orders the
production of irrelevant documents, and Geico seeks a writ of mandamus
compelling the trial judge to vacate the discovery order. Concurrently with the
filing of its petition for writ of mandamus, GEICO filed a motion for emergency
stay. GEICO contends an emergency stay is necessary to maintain the status quo
and preserve this Court’s jurisdiction, and that it will be prejudiced by being forced
to disclose documents before the issues raised in the petition for writ of mandamus
are resolved.
The Court finds temporary relief is necessary to prevent undue prejudice. It
is ORDERED that the trial court’s order of September 25, 2015, is STAYED until
further order of this Court. See Tex. R. App. P. 52.10(b). No bond is required of
the relator as a condition to any relief herein granted. The response of the real party
in interest is due November 6, 2015.
MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RELIEF GRANTED.
ORDER ENTERED October 27, 2015.
PER CURIAM
Before McKeithen, C.J., Horton and Johnson, JJ.
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