November 29, 2000 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented AFC in the appeal of the district court’s order refusing to enforce AFC’s arbitration agreement on the ground that it violated Texas public policy under Worker’s Compensation Act.  The Fifth Circuit reversed and remanded the case for arbitration.  Strawn v. AFC Enterprises, Inc., No. 99-41384 (5th Cir. 2000) (unpublished opinion).

October 19, 2000 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented a law firm in an appeal from a summary judgment against the plaintiff’s legal malpractice and malicious prosecution claims.  The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed.  Wyend v. Hughes & Luce, L.L.P., No. 05-97-00927-cv (Tex. App. – Dallas 2000, no pet.).

October 19, 2000 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented a group of hospitals, physicians, and administrators in the appeal of a summary judgment dismissing a plaintiff’s tortious interference claims.  The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed.  Hill v. Baylor University Medical Center of Dallas, et al., No. 05-97-0238-CV (Tex. App. – Dallas 2000, pet. denied) (unpublished opinion).

August 10, 2000 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented Dain Bosworth in the appeal of a $500,000 judgment in favor of investors based on findings of fraud in connection with a securities transaction.  The Eastland Court of Appeals reversed and rendered a take-nothing judgment.  Dain Bosworth, Inc. v. Farrar, No. 11-98-0120-CV (Tex. App. – Eastland 1999, pet. denied) (unpublished opinion).

May 22, 2000 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented 3M in the appeal of a summary judgment against the plaintiff in a breast implant lawsuit.  The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed.  Polston v. McGhan Medical Corp. and Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co., No. 05-98-0510-CV (Tex. App. – Dallas 2000, no pet.) (unpublished opinion).