Federal Courts of Appeals
Award Reduced from $1 Million to $250 under COGSA
Award Reduced from $1 Million to $250 under COGSA
June 26, 1997 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented Wilson, an insurance broker, in the appeal of a $1.0 million judgment in a negligence action arising from the placement of marine insurance. The Fifth Circuit reduced the damage award against Wilson to $250 in accordance with the Carriage of Goods at Sea Act. Craddock International, Inc. v. W.K.P. Wilson & Son, Inc., 116 F.3d 1095 (5th Cir. 1997).
Subject Matter: Business Litigation
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).
Subject Matter: Business Litigation, Procedural & Evidentiary Issues
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).
Subject Matter: Procedural & Evidentiary Issues
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 Travelers Exploration Company v. Nomeco Oil & Gas Co., No. 93-2396 (5th Cir. 1994) (unpublished opinion).
Subject Matter: Oil & Gas/Real Estate, Securities Matters & Fraud
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