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 (unpublished opinion).

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

By Levinger| May 22nd, 2000|Comments Off

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 (unpublished opinion).

Courts: Texas Intermediate Appellate Courts
Subject Matter: Procedural & Evidentiary Issues

By Levinger| April 3rd, 2000|Comments Off

$125 Million Judgment Settles in Fraud Suit After Briefs Filed

December 20, 1995 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented Howell in the appeal of a $125 million judgment against Blockbuster based on breach of fiduciary duty and fraud in connection with a partnership transaction. The case settled after briefs were filed. Blockbuster Entertainment Corp. v. Charles D. Howell (filed in the Dallas Court of Appeals).

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

By Levinger| December 20th, 1995|Comments Off

Take-Nothing Judgment Affirmed Against Terminated Insurance Agent

August 11, 1995 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented Farmers Insurance in the appeal of a summary judgment against the plaintiff in an agent termination case. The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed. Threadgill v. Farmers Insurance Exchange, 912 S.W.2d 264 (Tex. App. – Dallas 1995, no writ).

Courts: Texas Intermediate Appellate Courts
Subject Matter: Business Litigation

By Levinger| August 11th, 1995|Comments Off

Court Affirms Judgment Voiding Option Contract

August 31, 1994 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented FoxMeyer in the appeal of a summary judgment voiding an option agreement that Procter had sought to enforce based on the rule against the restraint on alienation. The Dallas Court of Appeals affirmed. Procter v. FoxMeyer Drug Company, 884 S.W.2d 853 (Tex. App. – Dallas 1994, no writ).

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

By Levinger| August 31st, 1994|Comments Off