June 15, 2007

Mr. Robert C. Scruggs King, LeBlanc & Bland, P.L.L.C. 6363 Woodway, Suite 750 Houston, TX 77057 Ms. Valorie W. Davenport Davenport Legal Group Louisiana, Suite 1210 Houston, TX 77002 RE: Case Number: 04-0993 Court of Appeals Number: 01-03-00157-CV Trial Court Number: 1999-61282 Style: GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY v. PATRICK MAYES Dear Counsel: Today the Supreme Court of Texas delivered the enclosed per curiam opinion and judgment in the above-referenced cause. Pursuant to Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 59.1, after granting the petition for review and without hearing oral argument, the Court reverses the court of appeals' judgment and renders judgment.

Sincerely, [pic]

Blake A. Hawthorne, Clerk

by Claudia Jenks, Chief Deputy Clerk Enclosures |cc:|Ms. Margie | | |Thompson | | |Mr. Charles | | |Bacarisse |