Supreme Court of Texas

Summary Judgment for Lot Owner Reversed in Stolen Car Case

Summary Judgment for Lot Owner Reversed in Stolen Car Case

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).

Courts: Supreme Court of Texas,  Texas Intermediate Appellate Courts
Subject Matter: Products Liability & Personal Injury
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Court Upholds Finding of Fraud and Damages in Joint Venture Case

Court Upholds Finding of Fraud and Damages in Joint Venture Case

April 10, 2003 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented Main Street in the appeal of a $14.5 million judgment in a case involving fraudulent representations in connection with a failed joint venture with Shell Oil.  The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed as to liability, and affirmed in part and reversed in part as to damages.  Main Street Ventures v. Shell Oil Products Co., 90 S.W.3d 375 (Tex. App. — Dallas 2002, pet. dism’d by agr.).

Courts: Supreme Court of Texas,  Texas Intermediate Appellate Courts
Subject Matter: Securities Matters & Fraud
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