Magnum Minerals, LLC, et. al., v. Homeland Ins. Co. of New York, et. al., 2013 WL 4766707 W.D. Texas
Jan 01, 2013OUTCOME: Jurisdiction affirmed in federal court
Federal jurisdiction under the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA),
Plano, TX
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OUTCOME: Jurisdiction affirmed in federal court
Federal jurisdiction under the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA),
OUTCOME: Landmark civil rights opinion in 5th Circuit changed 30 years of legal jurisprudence
Federal malicious prosecution claims under the 4th and 14th Amendments
OUTCOME: Court refused to extend cause of action of invasion of privacy
Invasion of privacy in publishing stories that father involved in child custody matter was gay and HIV positive.
OUTCOME: Reporter compelled to produce information and submit to deposition
(1) qualified journalist privilege under First Amendment would not be extended beyond protection from compelled disclosure of confidential informant's identities, and (2) privilege protecting journalis ... t from compelled disclosure of nonconfidential information does not exist under Texas law.