Court Holds That Viatical Settlement Contracts Are Not Securities

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.).

Courts: Texas Intermediate Appellate Courts
Subject Matter: Securities Matters & Fraud

By Levinger| May 26th, 2004|Comments Off

Court Affirms $14 Million Judgment for Fannie Mae

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).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Oil & Gas/Real Estate

By Levinger| December 17th, 2003|Comments Off

Wrongful-Death Judgment in Products Liability Case Settled on Appeal

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).

Courts: Texas Intermediate Appellate Courts
Subject Matter: Products Liability & Personal Injury

By Levinger| October 28th, 2003|Comments Off

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

By Levinger| October 3rd, 2003|Comments Off

Mandamus Granted to Stay Wrongful Death Suit

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).

Courts: Texas Intermediate Appellate Courts
Subject Matter: Procedural & Evidentiary Issues, Products Liability & Personal Injury

By Levinger| May 29th, 2003|Comments Off