Texas Supreme Court Grants Review of Consumer Class Action

February 16, 2005 in Case Summaries

Jeff Levinger represented AT&T in seeking review of the court of appeals’ determination that the Federal Communications Act does not preempt a consumer class action alleging fraud and breach of contract. The Texas Supreme Court granted the petition for review, and the case settled before oral argument. Bryceland v. AT&T Wireless, No. 03-0948 (Tex. 2005).

Courts: Supreme Court of Texas
Subject Matter: Business Litigation, Procedural & Evidentiary Issues, Securities Matters & Fraud

By Levinger| February 16th, 2005|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

Court Reverses Order Striking Down Arbitration Agreement

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 Strawn v. AFC Enterprises, Inc., No. 99-41384 (5th Cir. 2000) (unpublished opinion).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Business Litigation

By Levinger| November 29th, 2000|Comments Off

Court Affirms $4.5 Million Lender Liability Judgment

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 NationsBank of Texas, N.A. v. Perry Brothers, Inc., No. 98-40237 (5th Cir. 1999) (unpublished opinion).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Business Litigation

By Levinger| June 14th, 1999|Comments Off

Court Affirms Take-Nothing Judgment in Bankruptcy Case Applying Louisiana Law

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).

Courts: Federal Courts of Appeals
Subject Matter: Business Litigation

By Levinger| October 15th, 1998|Comments Off