In re People 1st Healthcare Network--Appeal from 270th District Court of Harris County

Opinion issued January 26, 2007

In The

Court of Appeals

For The

First District of Texas

NO. 01-07-00036-CV

IN RE PEOPLE 1ST HEALTHCARE, INC., Relator

Original Proceeding on Petition for Writ of Mandamus

MEMORANDUM OPINION

Relator, People 1st Healthcare, Inc., has filed a petition for writ of mandamus, challenging an order signed by the respondent (1) on January 16, 2007. The order compels arbitration between relator and real party in interest, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and stays relator's claims, including its request for a temporary injunction. Relator requests this Court to order the respondent to vacate the January 16, 2007 order and to sign "an order preserving the status quo and enjoining the destruction of all or an essential part of the subject matter of the controversy . . . ." Relator has also filed a motion for temporary relief in this Court.

We deny the motion for temporary relief. We further deny the petition for writ of mandamus.

PER CURIAM

Panel consists of Justices Nuchia, Hanks, and Higley.

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