In re Toyota Motors Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Texas Supreme Court

Tab Group

Petition Stage

In the face of a petition for writ of mandamus, plaintiffs concede that protective order applies on appeal to confidential trade secret information produced in discovery but not used by plaintiffs at trial

November 15, 2019

Click here to view the plaintiff’s response.

U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging Texas Supreme Court to grant mandamus to protect confidential information regarding IT infrastructure shared in discovery from public disclosure

November 1, 2019

Click here to view the amicus brief filed jointly by the U.S. Chamber and Lawyers for Civil Justice.

Stephanie Dooley Nelson and Jennifer Henry of Thompson & Knight LLP served as co-counsel for the amici.

Case Documents

Mandamus Petition and Appendix -- In re Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Texas Supreme Court).pdf

U.S. Chamber and LCJ Amicus Brief -- In re Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Texas Supreme Court).pdf

Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus -- In re Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Texas Supreme Court).pdf