November 29, 2000 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented AFC in the appeal of the district court’s order refusing to enforce AFC’s arbitration agreement on the ground that it violated Texas public policy under Worker’s Compensation Act.  The Fifth Circuit reversed and remanded the case for arbitration.  Strawn v. AFC Enterprises, Inc., No. 99-41384 (5th Cir. 2000) (unpublished opinion).

June 14, 1999 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented Perry Brothers in the appeal of a $4.5 million judgment in its favor in a lender liability suit.  The Fifth Circuit affirmed.  NationsBank of Texas, N.A. v. Perry Brothers, Inc., No. 98-40237 (5th Cir. 1999) (unpublished opinion).

October 15, 1998 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented ACE in an appeal from a bankruptcy court’s entry of a take-nothing judgment against LFFG following remand proceedings in a Louisiana-law breach of contract case.  The Fifth Circuit affirmed the take-nothing judgment.  Louisiana First Financial Group, Inc. v. Al Copeland Enterprises, 149 F.3d 1173 (5th Cir. 1998) (unpublished opinion).

June 26, 1997 in Case Summaries
Jeff Levinger represented Wilson, an insurance broker, in the appeal of a $1.0 million judgment in a negligence action arising from the placement of marine insurance.  The Fifth Circuit reduced the damage award against Wilson to $250 in accordance with the Carriage of Goods at Sea Act.  Craddock International, Inc. v. W.K.P. Wilson & Son, Inc., 116 F.3d 1095 (5th Cir. 1997).