October 27, 2006

Ms. Patricia J. Kerrigan Werner & Kerrigan, L.L.P. 2000 West Loop South, Suite 1550 Houston, TX 77027

Mr. Francisco J. Rodriguez Rodriguez Tovar & De Los Santos, LLP 1111 West Nolana McAllen, TX 78504-3747

Mr. Sean F. O'Neill Law Offices of Sean F. O'Neill 888 Isom, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78216 Honorable Aida Salinas Flores 398th District Court 100 N. Closner, 2nd Floor Edinburg, TX 78539

Mr. Kevin M. Beiter Hornberger Sheehan Fuller & Beiter, Inc. 7373 Broadway, Suite 300 San Antonio, TX 78209

RE: Case Number: 05-0479 Court of Appeals Number: 13-05-00331-CV Trial Court Number: C-1566-03-I

Style: IN RE GRACO CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS, INC. AND NEWELL RUBBERMAID, INC.

Dear Counsel:

Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(c), without hearing oral argument, the Court conditionally grants the petition for writ of mandamus and issued the enclosed per curiam opinion in the above-referenced cause. The stay issued July 14, 2005 is lifted.

Sincerely, [pic] Blake A. Hawthorne, Clerk by Claudia Jenks, Chief Deputy Clerk Enclosure |cc:|Ms. Cathy | | |Wilborn | | |Mr. Omar | | |Guerrero |