Concert Health Plan v. Houston Northwest Partners, Ltd., et al., No. 14-12-00457-CV (Tex.App.-Houston [14h Dist.] 5/30/2013)

May 30, 2013

OUTCOME: Affirmance of favorable summary judgment ruling

Judgment in favor client PPO network, dismissing all claims against it, based on hospital underpayment of healthcare claim

D.O. Itani v. Viant, Inc., et al., No. 4:10-cv-00852 (N.D. Tex. 9/4/2012)

Sep 04, 2012

OUTCOME: Obtained summary judgment, dismissing with prejudice all claims against client

Healthcare provider sought recovery for tortious interference, defamation and business disparagement based on post-payment audit of claims paid by insurer. Court found no genuine issue of fact as to w ... hether client had not published false information or acted with intent

Water Craft Management, LLC v. Mercury Marine, No. 10-30005 (5th Cir. 2/1/2011) (unpub.)

Feb 01, 2011

OUTCOME: Reversed and vacated judgment against client; affirmed counterclaims in favor of client

Appellate court rejected as matter of law detrimental reliance/negligent misrepresentation claims in light of written agreement specifying terms of distribution relationship

Tax Collector-St. Tammany Par. v. Wal-Mart Stores East, Inc., Nos. 98-CA-2287 & 98-CA-2888 (La. App. 1 Cir. 11/5/1999) (unpub.)

Nov 05, 1999

OUTCOME: Affirmance of trial court ruling in favor of corporate taxpayer rejecting arbitrary sales tax assessment

Jeopardy assessment procedure found to be unsupported based on "fantasy calculation" submitted on behalf of tax collector

Turner v. Purina Mills, Inc., 989 F.2d 1419 (5th Cir. 1993)

May 07, 1993

OUTCOME: Jury verdict against client reversed and rendered

Federal circuit interpretation of La. Unfair Trade Practices Act

Cascade Drive Ltd. Partnership v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 934 F.2d 61 (5th Cir. 1991)

Mar 25, 1991

OUTCOME: Affirmance of summary judgment in favor of client

Determined that percentage rent provision of lease at issue did not create an obligation of continuous operation

WaterCraft Mangement LLC v. Mercury Marine, 457 F.3d 484 (5th Cir. 2006)

N/A

OUTCOME: Affirmance of favorable verdict

Federal antitrust case; Sherman Act claims dismissed; prevailed on Robinson-Patman Act claims at trial based on lack of anitrust injury and successful meeting competition defense

Surgical Care Center v. Hosp. Serv. Dist. No. I, 171 F.2d 231 (5th Cir. 1999) (en banc)

N/A

OUTCOME: En banc reversal of dismissal

Sherman Act; "state action" doctrine found not to bar claim against political subdivision of state based on lack of specific legislative authorizatrion to displace competition

Christie Clinic, P.C. v. MutliPlan, Inc., 2009 WL 175030 (C.D. Ill. 1/26/2009)

N/A

OUTCOME: Denial of certification of plaintiff class

Nationwide class of patients and providers seeking releif against client PPO network found not supported by facts

Plaquemine Marine, Inc. v. Mercury Marine, 859 So.2d 110 (La. App. 1 Cir/ 7/25/03)

N/A

OUTCOME: Affirmed dismissal of state antitrust law claims