Exxon Corp. v. Starr

This original mandamus proceeding arises out of a personal injury action in which the relators are the defendants. Steven Lafollett is the plaintiff below and real party in interest here. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, an intervenor below, is also a real party in interest. Respondent Judge Khoury is the presiding judge of the court in which the underlying action is pending. Respondent Judge Starr was sitting when one of the orders complained of in this mandamus action was entered.

LaFollett filed his original petition on February 18,1988, alleging that as a result of an explosion caused…