December 2, 2005 in Case Summaries

Jeff Levinger represented a law firm in the appeal of a take-nothing summary judgment in its favor in a legal malpractice suit based on a complex bankruptcy transaction. The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed. Industrial Clearinghouse, Inc. v. Jackson Walker, 05-03-01752-CV (Tex. App-Dallas 2005, pet. denied).

July 27, 2005 in Case Summaries

Jeff Levinger represented a law firm in the appeal of a take-nothing summary judgment in a legal malpractice suit based on the plaintiff’s failure to prove actual damages. The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed the take-nothing judgment. El Dorado Motors, Inc. v. Vial Hamilton Koch & Knox, 168 S.W. 3d 360 (Tex. App.- Dallas 2005, no pet.).

Courts: Texas Intermediate Appellate Courts
Subject Matter: Ethics & Professional Malpractice

June 24, 2005 in Case Summaries

Jeff Levinger represented a Texas real estate developer in an appeal from a JNOV dismissing claims of fraud and breach of fiduciary duty brought by a former employee.  The Waco Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part, but the Texas Supreme Court reversed and rendered a take-nothing judgment in favor of the developer.  Cathey v. Meyer, 115 S.W.3d 694 (Tex. App. — Waco 2003), rev’d, 167 S.W.3d 327 (Tex. 2005).

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  Crossley Construction v. NCI Building Systems, LP, No. 03-6512 (6th Cir. 2005) (unpublished opinion).

February 16, 2005 in Case Summaries

Jeff Levinger represented AT&T in seeking review of the court of appeals’ determination that the Federal Communications Act does not preempt a consumer class action alleging fraud and breach of contract.  The Texas Supreme Court granted the petition for review, and the case settled before oral argument.  Bryceland v. AT&T Wireless, No. 03-0948 (Tex. 2005).