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

By Levinger| April 10th, 2003|Comments Off

Death Sentence Vacated in Habeas Corpus Proceedings

October 7, 2002 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented a Texas death row inmate in an appeal from a writ of habeas corpus granting a new sentencing trial based on ineffective assistance of counsel. The Fifth Circuit vacated and remanded the case to the district court. After additional proceedings in state court, the death sentence was vacated and commuted to life with eligibility for parole. Valdez v. Cockrell, 274 F.3d 941 (5th Cir. 2001), reh’g denied, 287 F.3d 392 (5th Cir. 2002), reh’g en banc denied, 288 F.3d 702 (5th Cir. 2002).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals

Subject Matter: Ethics and Professional Malpractice

By Levinger| October 7th, 2002|Comments Off

Court Upholds Denial of Sanctions and Fees Against Attorney

August 26, 2002 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented an attorney in the appeal of an order denying the opposing party’s request for sanctions and attorney’s fees under 28 U.S.C. § 1927. The Fifth Circuit summarily affirmed. Temple v. American Airlines, No. 01-11569 (5th Cir. 2002).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Ethics & Professional Malpractice

By Levinger| August 26th, 2002|Comments Off

Take-Nothing Judgment Upheld in Dispute Between Real Estate Partners

January 17, 2002 in Case Summaries
Take-Nothing Judgment Upheld in Dispute Between Real Estate Partners
Jeff Levinger represented a real estate partner in the appeal of a take-nothing judgment in his favor in a partner/construction dispute. The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed. Bullough v. Meyer, No. 050000772CV (Tex. App. – Dallas 2001, pet. denied) (unpublished opinion).

Courts: Texas Intermediate Appellate Courts
Subject Matter: Oil & Gas/Real Estate

By Levinger| January 17th, 2002|Comments Off

Court Affirms Summary Judgment for DISD in Civil Rights Suit

January 25, 2001 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented the Dallas Independent School District in the appeal of a summary judgment dismissing civil rights claims asserted against DISD by its former trustee. The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed. Dallas Independent School District v. Finlan, 27 S.W. 3d 220 (Tex. App. ‑‑ Dallas 2000, pet. denied).
Courts: Texas Intermediate Appellate Courts

Subject Matter: Business Litigation

By Levinger| January 25th, 2001|Comments Off