Federal Courts of Appeals

Court Vacates Injunction Prohibiting Director’s Suit Against D&O Carrier

Court Vacates Injunction Prohibiting Director’s Suit Against D&O Carrier

September 7, 1995 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented a former director of Zale Corp. in the appeal of a bankruptcy court injunction prohibiting him from pursuing bad faith insurance claims against a D&O insurer.  The Fifth Circuit reversed and vacated the injunction.  Alan D. Feld v. Zale Corporation, 62 F. 3d 746 (5th Cir. 1995).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Business Litigation, Procedural & Evidentiary Issues
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Take-Nothing Judgment Affirmed in Products Liability Suit

Take-Nothing Judgment Affirmed in Products Liability Suit

May 27, 1994 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented Deere & Co. in the appeal of a take-nothing judgment in a products liability suit arising from an industrial accident.  The Tenth Circuit affirmed in a 2-1 decision.  Holt v. Deere & Co., 24 F.3d 1289 (10th Cir. 1994).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Procedural & Evidentiary Issues
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Court Reverses $2 Million Fraud Judgment Against Oil and Gas Company

Court Reverses $2 Million Fraud Judgment Against Oil and Gas Company

July 11, 1994 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented Nomeco in the appeal of a $2.5 million judgment in favor of Travelers based on fraud.  The Fifth Circuit reversed and rendered judgment in favor of Nomeco.  Travelers Exploration Company v. Nomeco Oil & Gas Co., No. 93-2396 (5th Cir. 1994) (unpublished opinion).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Oil & Gas/Real Estate, Securities Matters & Fraud
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Court Reverses Penalties and Interest Assessed Against Taxpayer

Court Reverses Penalties and Interest Assessed Against Taxpayer

June 30, 1993 in Case Summaries
Court Reverses Penalties and Interest Assessed Against Taxpayer
Jeff Levinger represented Smazniak in the appeal of a tax court judgment requiring him to pay significant penalties and interest.  The Fifth Circuit reversed.  Smazniak v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 998 F.2d 238 (5th Cir. 1993).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Procedural & Evidentiary Issues

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Court Affirms Take-Nothing Judgment in Employment Discrimination Suit

Court Affirms Take-Nothing Judgment in Employment Discrimination Suit

May 12, 1993 in Case Summaries
Court Affirms Take-Nothing Judgment in Employment Discrimination Suit
Jeff Levinger represented McKenzie Asphalt in the appeal of a summary judgment against a former employee in a suit under Title VII and for intentional infliction of emotional distress.  The Fifth Circuit affirmed.  Ugalde v. W.A. McKenzie Asphalt Co., 990 F.2d 239 (5th Cir. 1993).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Labor & Employment

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