Appeals
Take-Nothing Judgment in Legal Malpractice Suit Affirmed on Appeal
Take-Nothing Judgment in Legal Malpractice Suit Affirmed on Appeal
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.).
Subject Matter: Ethics & Professional Malpractice
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Hospital in Tortious Interference Case
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Hospital in Tortious Interference Case
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 denied) (unpublished opinion).
Subject Matter:Labor & Employment
Court Reverses $500,000 Judgment Against Securities Firm
Court Reverses $500,000 Judgment Against Securities Firm
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 denied) (unpublished opinion).
Subject Matter: Securities Matters & Fraud
Take-Nothing Summary Judgment Affirmed in Breast Implant Suit
Take-Nothing Summary Judgment Affirmed in Breast Implant Suit
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 (unpublished opinion).
Subject Matter: Products Liability & Personal Injury
Court Affirms Dismissal for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
Court Affirms Dismissal for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
April 3, 2000 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented a Canadian company in the appeal of a special appearance dismissing the plaintiff’s claims for lack of personal jurisdiction. The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal. Canadian Olympic Association v. Hains Marketing Associates, No. 05-99-1009-CV (Tex. App. — Dallas 2000, no pet.) (unpublished opinion).
Subject Matter: Procedural & Evidentiary Issues