Texas Court Denies Writ of Mandamus Petition; Says Interlocutory Appeal Proper Remedy

HOUSTON -- A Texas appellate court has denied a petition for writ of mandamus on the ground that an interlocutory appeal is appropriate when appealing rulings relating to Texas' requirement of asbestos exposure reports. In re: The Kansas City Southern Railway Co., No. 14-11-00336-CV (Texas 14th Ct. App.).

In the April 28 decision, the Texas 14th Court of Appeals said that if the asbestos defendant wishes to appeal a decision denying its challenges to the plaintiffs' medical reports, an interlocutory appeal is the proper remedy.

The Kansas City Southern Railway Co. filed the underlying petition for writ of mandamus, contesting …