Civelli v. Mulacek
Plaintiff: Carlo Giuseppe Civelli and Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama
Defendant: Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Pierre Mulacek, Mauricette Mulacek and Ronald Mulacek
Amicus Curiae: Texans for Lawsuit Reform and Washington Legal Foundation
Case Number: 26-20183
Filed: April 17, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Contract Actions

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Date Filed Description
October 13, 2026 Summary Civelli v. Mulacek

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Date Filed Document Text
October 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 170 COURT ORDER denying motion to approve the Mulaceks proposed $25 million supersedeas bond filed by Appellants Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Ms. Mauricette Mulacek and Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek [ # 123 ] [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 10/13/2026 09:56 AM]
October 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 168 EXTENSION RECEIVED for Appellees Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama and Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli. Extension Granted to and including 11/18/2026. E/Res's Brief deadline updated to 11/18/2026 for Appellees Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama and Carlo Giuseppe Civelli [26-20183] (ABT) [Entered: 10/01/2026 06:38 AM]
October 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 167 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Ryan K. Patrick for Amicus Curiae Texans for Lawsuit Reform in 26-20183 Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied [26-20183] (ABT) [Entered: 10/01/2026 06:33 AM]
September 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 166 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-20183] (Ryan K. Patrick ) [Entered: 09/30/2026 05:39 PM]
September 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 165 UNOPPOSED LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellees Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli and Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama for filing Appellees' Brief until 11/18/2026 [26-20183] (Andrew Bender ) [Entered: 09/30/2026 04:44 PM]
September 28, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 164 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Zac Morgan for Amicus Curiae Washington Legal Foundation in 26-20183 [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 09/28/2026 09:59 AM]
September 28, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 163 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Washington Legal Foundation. Consent is Not Necessary as a Motion has been Granted. [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 09/28/2026 09:56 AM]
September 28, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 162 COURT ORDER granting Motion to file amicus brief filed by Washington Legal Foundation [ # 154 ] filed by Washington Legal Foundation in 26-20183 [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 09/28/2026 09:45 AM]
September 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 154 UNOPPOSED MOTION by Not Party Washington Legal Foundation to file amicus brief [154] Date of Service: 09/24/2026 [26-20183] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION by Washington Legal Foundation to file amicus brief [154] Date of service: 09/24/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter; Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Patrick [26-20183] (Zac Morgan ) [Entered: 09/24/2026 09:05 AM]
September 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 153 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-20183] (Zac Morgan ) [Entered: 09/24/2026 09:04 AM]
September 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 151 COURT ORDER- Amicus brief of Texans for Lawsuit Reform will be Stricken unless counsel files the required appearance form within 10 days of this order. [26-20183] (AMD) [Entered: 09/23/2026 01:49 PM]
September 18, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 148 RECORD EXCERPTS FILED. Record Excerpts deadline satisfied [26-20183] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RECORD EXCERPTS FILED by Appellants Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Ms. Mauricette Mulacek. Date of service: 09/18/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter; Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Patrick [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 09/18/2026 03:07 PM]
September 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 147 APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED A/Pet's Brief deadline satisfied. Record Excerpts due on 10/01/2026 for Appellants Mauricette Mulacek, Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Pierre Mulacek and Michelle Mulacek Vinson. Appellee's Brief due on 10/19/2026 for Appellees Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama and Carlo Giuseppe Civelli [26-20183] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson. Date of service: 09/17/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter; Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Patrick [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 09/17/2026 05:50 PM]
August 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 138 REPLY filed by Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson [138] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellees Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli and Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama [ # 129 ]. Date of Service: 08/04/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter; Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Patrick. [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 08/04/2026 02:51 PM]
August 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 137 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Texans for Lawsuit Reform. Consent is Not Necessary as a Motion has been Granted. Brief NOT Sufficient as it requires an Appearance Form from counsel signing the brief. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Sufficient Brief due on 08/17/2026 for Amicus Curiae Texans for Lawsuit Reform. [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 08/03/2026 09:02 AM]
August 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 136 COURT ORDER granting Motion to file amicus brief filed by Texans for Lawsuit Reform [ # 131 ] filed by Texans for Lawsuit Reform in 26-20183 [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 08/03/2026 08:55 AM]
July 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 131 UNOPPOSED MOTION by Not Party Texans for Lawsuit Reform to file amicus brief [131] Date of Service: 07/30/2026 [26-20183] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION by Texans For Lawsuit Reform to file amicus brief [131] Date of service: 07/30/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter [26-20183] (Ryan K. Patrick ) [Entered: 07/30/2026 10:02 AM]
July 28, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 129 RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli and Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama [129] to the Motion filed by Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson [ # 123 ] Date of Service: 07/28/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter. [26-20183] (Andrew Bender ) [Entered: 07/28/2026 02:36 PM]
July 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 128 EXTENSION RECEIVED for Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson. Extension Granted to and including 09/17/2026. A/Pet's Brief deadline updated to 09/17/2026 for Appellants Mauricette Mulacek, Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Pierre Mulacek and Michelle Mulacek Vinson [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 07/27/2026 10:26 AM]
July 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 124 UNOPPOSED LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson for filing Appellants' Opening Brief until 09/17/2026 [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 07/23/2026 11:07 AM]
July 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 123 OPPOSED MOTION to approve the Mulaceks proposed $25 million supersedeas bond [123]. Date of service: 07/23/2026 [26-20183] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson to stay order [123]. Date of service: 07/23/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 07/23/2026 10:42 AM]
July 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 122 BRIEFING RESUMED. A/Pet's Brief Due on 08/18/2026 for Appellants Mauricette Mulacek, Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Pierre Mulacek and Michelle Mulacek Vinson. [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 07/09/2026 03:34 PM]
July 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 119 STATUS REPORT from Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson. Date of Service: 07/08/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter. The next status report is due within 30 days from this date, until the matter is resolved. [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 07/08/2026 05:50 PM]
July 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 118 CASE CAPTION updated. Involvement terminated for Appellant Ronald Mulacek in 26-20183. Reason: not a party to the appeal; incorrectly added at case opening. [26-20183] (RLL) [Entered: 07/01/2026 12:14 PM]
June 25, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 117 STATUS REPORT The automatic stay has not yet been lifted in the bankruptcies of all defendants-appellants. Counsel will promptly notify this Court upon the lift of the stay in these other proceedings. The next status report is due within 30 days from this date, until the matter is resolved. [26-20183] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: STATUS REPORT from Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson. Date of Service: 06/25/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter. The next status report is due within 30 days from this date, until the matter is resolved. [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 06/25/2026 01:58 PM]
June 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 115 COURT REPORTER ACKNOWLEDGMENT received from Jose Rojas - Clerk's Office Staff. [26-20183] (Jose G. Rojas ) [Entered: 06/24/2026 02:56 PM]
June 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 113 COURT ACTION mooting Motion to stay order filed by Appellants Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Mauricette Mulacek and Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek [ # 49 ] [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 06/15/2026 08:54 AM]
June 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 112 COURT ORDER denying Motion to approve the Mulaceks proposed $25 million supersedeas bond filed by Appellants Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Mauricette Mulacek and Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek [ # 21 ]; mooting Motion to stay order filed by Appellants Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Mauricette Mulacek and Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek [ # 49 ] [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 06/15/2026 08:45 AM]
June 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 110 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [110] Initial AA Check Due satisfied. [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 06/12/2026 02:23 PM]
June 10, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 100 SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. Admitted Exhibits are on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on file in District Court? No. [26-20183] (DDL) [Entered: 06/10/2026 01:27 PM]
June 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 96 SUGGESTION OF BANKRUPTCY Case placed in abeyance. [26-20183] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: SUGGESTION OF BANKRUPTCY filed by Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Ronald Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson Case placed in abeyance. Date of Service: 06/09/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 06/09/2026 04:32 PM]
June 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 95 SUGGESTION OF BANKRUPTCY Case placed in abeyance. [26-20183] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: SUGGESTION OF BANKRUPTCY filed by Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Ronald Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson Case placed in abeyance. Date of Service: 06/08/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 06/08/2026 01:44 PM]
June 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 93 LETTER filed by Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson Date of Service: 06/04/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 06/04/2026 09:07 AM]
June 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 92 SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 4:17-CV-3739. Electronic ROA due on 06/18/2026. [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 06/03/2026 04:27 PM]
June 3, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 91 CLERK ORDER granting Motion to suspend briefing notice filed by Appellants Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Mauricette Mulacek and Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek [ # 82 ] A/Pet's Brief deadline canceled; granting Motion to supplement the record on appeal filed by Appellants Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Mauricette Mulacek and Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek [ # 82 ] [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 06/03/2026 04:23 PM]
June 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 84 LETTER filed by Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Ronald Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson Letter to update motions panel on automatic stay of execution of judgment. Date of Service: 06/01/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 06/01/2026 12:34 PM]
May 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 82 UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson and Mr. Mauricette Mulacek to suspend briefing notice dated 05/22/2026 [82], to supplement the record on appeal with transcript of additional status conference the district court held on May 22, 2026. [82]. Date of service: 05/29/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 05/29/2026 10:55 AM]
May 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 79 ATTORNEY TRANSCRIPT ORDER form filed by Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Ronald Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinsonfor the Court to process. Date of service: 05/27/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter. [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 05/27/2026 01:47 PM]
May 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 78 COURT REPORTER ACKNOWLEDGMENT received from Sumyya Wright. [26-20183] (Sumyya Wright ) [Entered: 05/27/2026 12:59 PM]
May 27, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 75 CASE CAPTION updated. Additional appeal filed. [75] NOA filed by Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Ronald Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson. [75] [26-20183] (SR) [Entered: 05/27/2026 08:56 AM]
May 25, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 72 LETTER filed referencing Motion to stay order filed by Appellants Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Mauricette Mulacek and Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek in 26-20183 [ # 49 ]. [26-20183] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: LETTER filed by Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson and Mr. Pierre Mulacek referencing Motion to stay order filed by Appellants Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Mr. Mauricette Mulacek [ # 49 ]. Date of Service: 05/25/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 05/25/2026 04:35 PM]
May 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 70 REPLY filed by Appellants Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Mr. Mauricette Mulacek [70] to the Motion to stay order filed by Appellants Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Mr. Mauricette Mulacek [ # 49 ], to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellees Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama and Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli [ # 63 ]. Date of Service: 05/22/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter. [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 05/22/2026 08:51 AM]
May 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 69 BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 07/01/2026 for Appellants Mauricette Mulacek, Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Pierre Mulacek, Ronald Mulacek and Michelle Mulacek Vinson. [26-20183] (DDL) [Entered: 05/22/2026 08:41 AM]
May 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 68 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on File in District Court? Yes Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. [26-20183] (DDL) [Entered: 05/22/2026 08:40 AM]
May 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 66 COURT ACTION mooting Motion to stay further proceedings in this court filed by Appellees Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli and Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama [ # 53 ] [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 05/21/2026 12:23 PM]
May 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 65 COURT ORDER denying as moot Motion to stay further proceedings in this court filed by Appellees Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli and Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama [ # 53 ] [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 05/21/2026 12:13 PM]
May 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 63 RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama and Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli [63] to the Motion filed by Appellants Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Mr. Mauricette Mulacek [ # 49 ] Date of Service: 05/20/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter. [26-20183] (Andrew Bender ) [Entered: 05/20/2026 06:38 PM]
May 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 61 RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Mr. Mauricette Mulacek [61] to the Motion filed by Appellees Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama and Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli [ # 53 ] Date of Service: 05/19/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter. [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 05/19/2026 05:05 PM]
May 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 60 LETTER filed by Appellees Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli and Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama referencing Motion to stay further proceedings in this court filed by Appellees Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama and Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli [ # 53 ]. Date of Service: 05/19/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter [26-20183] (Andrew Bender ) [Entered: 05/19/2026 04:35 PM]
May 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 53 MOOTED - OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellees Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama and Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli to stay further proceedings in this court. Reason: until the district court disposes of Appellants pending post-judgment motions. Date of service: 05/13/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter [26-20183] (Andrew Bender ) [Entered: 05/13/2026 02:06 PM]
May 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 49 MOOTED OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Mr. Mauricette Mulacek to stay order [49]. Date of service: 05/11/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 05/11/2026 03:21 PM]
May 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 47 REPLY filed by Appellants Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Mr. Mauricette Mulacek [47] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellees Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli and Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama in 26-20183 [ # 43 ]. [26-20183] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: REPLY filed by Appellants Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Mr. Mauricette Mulacek [47] to the Motion for extraordinary relief filed by Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson [ # 21 ], to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellees Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli, Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama, Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama and Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli [ # 43 ]. Date of Service: 05/07/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter. [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 05/07/2026 11:19 AM]
May 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 4:17-CV-3739. Electronic ROA due on 05/18/2026. [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 05/01/2026 11:39 AM]
May 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 45 TRANSCRIPT ORDER received from Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Ronald Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson advising transcript unnecessary as it is already filed. Transcript Order ddl satisfied [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 05/01/2026 11:39 AM]
April 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 43 RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama and Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli [43] to the Motion to approve $25 million supersedeas bond filed by Appellants Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Mauricette Mulacek and Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek in 26-20183 [ # 21 ] [26-20183] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli and Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama [43] to the Motion filed by Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson [ # 21 ] Date of Service: 04/30/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter. [26-20183] (Andrew Bender ) [Entered: 04/30/2026 03:55 PM]
April 30, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ATTORNEY TRANSCRIPT ORDER form filed by Appellants Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Mauricette Mulacek and Mr. Ronald Mulacekfor the Court to process. Date of service: 04/30/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Rowinsky, Simpson, Yetter. [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 04/30/2026 01:44 PM]
April 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 39 DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the motion filed by George Christian as to Texas Civil Justice League to file as amicus because the documents were improperly filed and do not properly state what they are intended to be in support of [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 04/24/2026 11:54 AM]
April 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 36 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Michael B. Martin for Appellee Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama in 26-20183, Attorney Michael B. Martin for Appellee Carlo Giuseppe Civelli in 26-20183 [26-20183] (ABT) [Entered: 04/23/2026 09:47 AM]
April 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 35 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-20183] (Michael B. Martin ) [Entered: 04/22/2026 03:12 PM]
April 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 34 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Andrew Bender for Appellee Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama in 26-20183, Attorney Andrew Bender for Appellee Carlo Giuseppe Civelli in 26-20183 [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 04/22/2026 10:44 AM]
April 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 33 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Richard A. Schwartz for Appellee Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama in 26-20183, Attorney Richard A. Schwartz for Appellee Carlo Giuseppe Civelli in 26-20183 [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 04/22/2026 10:42 AM]
April 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 32 Attorney George Christian's appearance form for Texas Civil Justice League is being returned as Texas Civil Justice League is not a party on appeal. [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 04/22/2026 10:32 AM]
April 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 31 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Andrew Bender for Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama and Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-20183] (Andrew Bender ) [Entered: 04/22/2026 10:12 AM]
April 22, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 30 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Richard A. Schwartz, Esq. for Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama and Mr. Carlo Giuseppe Civelli for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-20183] (Richard A. Schwartz ) [Entered: 04/22/2026 08:34 AM]
April 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 29 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-20183] (George Scott Christian ) [Entered: 04/21/2026 04:10 PM]
April 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 27 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Justin Spieker Rowinsky for party(s) Appellant Phillip Emanuel Mulacek Appellant Mauricette Mulacek Appellant Michelle Mulacek Vinson Appellant Pierre Mulacek Appellant Ronald Mulacek, in case 26-20183 [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 04/21/2026 12:25 PM]
April 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 26 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney R. Paul Yetter for Appellant Ronald Mulacek in 26-20183, Attorney R. Paul Yetter for Appellant Mauricette Mulacek in 26-20183, Attorney R. Paul Yetter for Appellant Pierre Mulacek in 26-20183, Attorney R. Paul Yetter for Appellant Michelle Mulacek Vinson in 26-20183, Attorney R. Paul Yetter for Appellant Phillip Emanuel Mulacek in 26-20183 [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 04/21/2026 12:16 PM]
April 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 25 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Reagan William Simpson for party(s) Appellant Phillip Emanuel Mulacek Appellant Mauricette Mulacek Appellant Michelle Mulacek Vinson Appellant Pierre Mulacek Appellant Ronald Mulacek, in case 26-20183 [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 04/20/2026 04:46 PM]
April 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 21 OPPOSED MOTION to approve the Mulaceks proposed $25 million supersedeas bond [21]. Date of service: 04/20/2026 [26-20183] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson for stay pending appeal [21] Ruling is requested by: 05/18/2026. Date of service: 04/20/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Bender, Kabele, Martin, Schwartz; Attorney for Appellants: Frey, Harris, Ho, Kiernan, Kinnamon, Ogale, Yetter [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 04/20/2026 12:51 PM]
April 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 19 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-20183] (Justin Spieker Rowinsky ) [Entered: 04/20/2026 11:11 AM]
April 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. R. Paul Yetter for Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Ronald Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-20183] (R. Paul Yetter ) [Entered: 04/20/2026 11:08 AM]
April 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 17 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-20183] (Reagan William Simpson ) [Entered: 04/20/2026 11:05 AM]
April 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 15 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Jessica Jane Kinnamon for party(s) Appellant Phillip Emanuel Mulacek Appellant Mauricette Mulacek Appellant Michelle Mulacek Vinson Appellant Pierre Mulacek Appellant Ronald Mulacek, in case 26-20183 [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 04/20/2026 11:04 AM]
April 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Robert Welles Frey for party(s) Appellant Phillip Emanuel Mulacek Appellant Mauricette Mulacek Appellant Michelle Mulacek Vinson Appellant Pierre Mulacek Appellant Ronald Mulacek, in case 26-20183 [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 04/20/2026 11:02 AM]
April 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Arjun Pushkar Ogale for party(s) Appellant Phillip Emanuel Mulacek Appellant Mauricette Mulacek Appellant Michelle Mulacek Vinson Appellant Pierre Mulacek Appellant Ronald Mulacek, in case 26-20183 [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 04/20/2026 10:59 AM]
April 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Elizabeth Ashley Kiernan for party(s) Appellant Phillip Emanuel Mulacek Appellant Mauricette Mulacek Appellant Michelle Mulacek Vinson Appellant Pierre Mulacek Appellant Ronald Mulacek, in case 26-20183 [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 04/20/2026 10:57 AM]
April 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Allyson Newton Ho for Appellant Ronald Mulacek in 26-20183, Attorney Allyson Newton Ho for Appellant Mauricette Mulacek in 26-20183, Attorney Allyson Newton Ho for Appellant Pierre Mulacek in 26-20183, Attorney Allyson Newton Ho for Appellant Michelle Mulacek Vinson in 26-20183, Attorney Allyson Newton Ho for Appellant Phillip Emanuel Mulacek in 26-20183 [26-20183] (CMC) [Entered: 04/20/2026 10:54 AM]
April 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-20183] (Jessica Jane Kinnamon ) [Entered: 04/17/2026 05:34 PM]
April 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-20183] (Robert Welles Frey ) [Entered: 04/17/2026 05:32 PM]
April 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-20183] (Arjun Pushkar Ogale ) [Entered: 04/17/2026 05:28 PM]
April 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-20183] (Elizabeth Ashley Kiernan ) [Entered: 04/17/2026 05:25 PM]
April 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 APPEARANCE FORM received from Ms. Allyson Newton Ho for Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Ronald Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-20183] (Allyson Newton Ho ) [Entered: 04/17/2026 05:20 PM]
April 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [5] Initial AA Check Due satisfied. Transcript order due on 05/04/2026 for Appellants Mauricette Mulacek, Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Pierre Mulacek, Ronald Mulacek and Michelle Mulacek Vinson. [26-20183] (RLL) [Entered: 04/17/2026 03:57 PM]
April 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 1 PRIVATE CIVIL DIVERSITY CASE docketed. NOA filed by Appellants Mr. Mauricette Mulacek, Mr. Phillip Emanuel Mulacek, Mr. Pierre Mulacek, Mr. Ronald Mulacek and Ms. Michelle Mulacek Vinson. [26-20183] (RLL) [Entered: 04/17/2026 03:36 PM]

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Plaintiff: Carlo Giuseppe Civelli
Represented By: Richard A. Schwartz Esq.
Represented By: Michael B. Martin
Represented By: Heather A. Kabele
Represented By: Andrew Bender
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Plaintiff: Aster Capital S.A. (LTD) Panama
Represented By: Richard A. Schwartz Esq.
Represented By: Michael B. Martin
Represented By: Heather A. Kabele
Represented By: Andrew Bender
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Defendant: Phillip Emanuel Mulacek
Represented By: R. Paul Yetter
Represented By: Reagan William Simpson Esq.
Represented By: Arjun Pushkar Ogale
Represented By: Jessica Jane Kinnamon
Represented By: Elizabeth Ashley Kiernan
Represented By: Warren W. Harris
Represented By: Robert Welles Frey
Represented By: Allyson Newton Ho
Represented By: Justin Spieker Rowinsky
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Defendant: Michelle Mulacek Vinson
Represented By: R. Paul Yetter
Represented By: Reagan William Simpson Esq.
Represented By: Arjun Pushkar Ogale
Represented By: Jessica Jane Kinnamon
Represented By: Elizabeth Ashley Kiernan
Represented By: Warren W. Harris
Represented By: Robert Welles Frey
Represented By: Allyson Newton Ho
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Defendant: Pierre Mulacek
Represented By: R. Paul Yetter
Represented By: Reagan William Simpson Esq.
Represented By: Arjun Pushkar Ogale
Represented By: Jessica Jane Kinnamon
Represented By: Elizabeth Ashley Kiernan
Represented By: Warren W. Harris
Represented By: Robert Welles Frey
Represented By: Allyson Newton Ho
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Defendant: Mauricette Mulacek
Represented By: R. Paul Yetter
Represented By: Reagan William Simpson Esq.
Represented By: Arjun Pushkar Ogale
Represented By: Jessica Jane Kinnamon
Represented By: Elizabeth Ashley Kiernan
Represented By: Warren W. Harris
Represented By: Robert Welles Frey
Represented By: Allyson Newton Ho
Represented By: Justin Spieker Rowinsky
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Defendant: Ronald Mulacek
Represented By: R. Paul Yetter
Represented By: Reagan William Simpson Esq.
Represented By: Arjun Pushkar Ogale
Represented By: Jessica Jane Kinnamon
Represented By: Elizabeth Ashley Kiernan
Represented By: Warren W. Harris
Represented By: Robert Welles Frey
Represented By: Allyson Newton Ho
Represented By: Justin Spieker Rowinsky
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Amicus curiae: Texans for Lawsuit Reform
Represented By: Ryan K. Patrick
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Amicus curiae: Washington Legal Foundation
Represented By: Zac Morgan
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