May 26, 2004 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented Life Partners in the appeal of a summary judgment holding that viatical settlement contracts are not securities under the Texas Securities Act.  The Waco Court of Appeals affirmed.  Griffitts v. Life Partners, Inc., No. 10-01-271-CV (Tex. App. — Waco 2004, no pet.).

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).

October 28, 2003 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented Sears in the appeal of a $10.5 million judgment in a wrongful death suit arising from a tire tread separation.  The case settled after briefs were filed.  Sears, Roebuck and Co. v. Tripp (filed in the Amarillo Court of Appeals).

October 3, 2003 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented the plaintiffs in an appeal of a summary judgment rendered in favor of a car lot owner who negligently left keys in the ignition of a stolen vehicle that struck the plaintiffs and resulted in catastrophic injuries.  The Eastland Court of Appeals reversed, holding that a fact issue existed as to causation, and remanded the case for trial.  Amaya v. North Texas Enterprises, 94 S.W.2d 856 (Tex. App. — Eastland 2002, pet. denied).

May 29, 2003 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented Tyler Asphalt in a mandamus proceeding to abate a wrongful death action pending the completion of a workers’ compensation appeal involving a deceased employee.  The Houston Court of Appeals granted the petition for writ of mandamus and abated the underlying case.  In re Tyler Asphalt Co., 107 S.W.3d 832 (Tex. App. — Houston [14th Dist.] 2003, orig. proceeding).