Federal Courts of Appeals

Fifth Circuit Affirms Judgment for DFW Airport in Qui Tam Lawsuit

Fifth Circuit Affirms Judgment for DFW Airport in Qui Tam Lawsuit

December 27, 2007 in Case Summaries

After serving as appellate counsel for the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board during a three-week jury trial, Jeff Levinger was successful in persuading the Fifth Circuit to affirm the jury’s verdict that DFW did not violate the False Claims Act in submitting grant applications to the Federal Aviation Administration.  The Fifth Circuit found no reversible error in connection with District Judge Barbara Lynn’s evidentiary rulings and jury instructions.  United States ex rel. Heath v. Dallas-Fort Worth Int’l Airport Board, No. 06‑10958 (5th Cir. 2007).

Courts:  Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter:  Securities Matters & Fraud; Business Litigation

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Former Client Not Entitled to Reopen Bankruptcy Case Against Law Firm

Former Client Not Entitled to Reopen Bankruptcy Case Against Law Firm

July 19, 2006 in Case Summaries

Jeff Levinger represented a law firm in the appeal of a bankruptcy court order refusing the plaintiff’s request to reopen a bankruptcy case and to appoint a trustee. The Fifth Circuit affirmed. Industrial Clearinghouse, Inc. v. Jackson Walker, No. 05-10861 (5th Cir. 2006)

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Ethics & Professional Malpractice
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Roofing Fabricator Entitled to Damages and Interest from Owner

Roofing Fabricator Entitled to Damages and Interest from Owner

February 16, 2005 in Case Summaries

Jeff Levinger represented NCI, a national roofing fabricator, in the appeal of a take-nothing judgment on claims brought by the owner and a substantial judgment on counterclaims brought by the fabricator.  The Sixth Circuit affirmed and remanded for a determination of prejudgment interest owed to the fabricator.  Crossley Construction v. NCI Building Systems, LP, No. 03-6512 (6th Cir. 2005) (unpublished opinion).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Business Litigation
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Court Affirms $14 Million Judgment for Fannie Mae

Court Affirms $14 Million Judgment for Fannie Mae

December 17, 2003 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented Fannie Mae in the appeal of Fannie Mae’s $14 million judgment against the seller of Title I loans.  The Fifth Circuit affirmed.  Hurt, et al. v. Federal National Mortgage Association, 354 F.3d 372 (5th Cir. 2003).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Oil & Gas/Real Estate
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Death Sentence Vacated in Habeas Corpus Proceedings

Death Sentence Vacated in Habeas Corpus Proceedings

October 7, 2002 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented a Texas death row inmate in an appeal from a writ of habeas corpus granting a new sentencing trial based on ineffective assistance of counsel.  The Fifth Circuit vacated and remanded the case to the district court.  After additional proceedings in state court, the death sentence was vacated and commuted to life with eligibility for parole.  Valdez v. Cockrell, 274 F.3d 941 (5th Cir. 2001), reh’g denied, 287 F.3d 392 (5th Cir. 2002), reh’g en banc denied, 288 F.3d 702 (5th Cir. 2002).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Ethics and Professional Malpractice
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