Cases
Representative Matters: Bankruptcy: In re OCA, Inc ., Case No. 06-10179, USBC, E.D.LA.: Represented secured lender in confirmation of plan contested by debtor's principal after 7 days of hearing.
In re Communications Corporation of America
White Knight Holdings, Inc., et al , Case No. 06-50410, USBC, W.D. LA.: Represented junior secured lender in contentious Chapter 11 case.
In re JLH, L.L.C ., Case No. 99-11535, USBC, E.D.LA.: Represented major lender
obtained confirmation by consent of plan.
In re Wichita River Oil , Case No. 96-11660, USBC, E.D.LA.: Confirmed creditors plan for lenders after five day contested confirmation hearing, including dismissal of $100 million lender liability claim of debtor immediately following confirmation of creditors plan.
In re Canal Place Limited Partnership , 921 F.2d 569 (5th Cir. 1991): Represented major lender
obtained a lift of the automatic stay four months after the Chapter 11 case was filed.
In re Consolidated Companies, Inc ., Case No. 91-10422, USBC, E.D.LA.: Confirmed plan of reorganization by consent representing the debtor.
In re Gaylord Container, Case No. 92-3654-A, USDC, E.D.LA.: Confirmed pre-packaged plan of reorganization in less than 40 days from the date the chapter 11 case was filed.
In re TransAmerican Natural Gas , Case No. 84-03474-H1-5, 84-03475-H2-5, 84-03476-H1-5, 84-03477-H3-5, 84-03478-H3-5, 84-03479-H1-5, 84-03480-H1-5, 84-05539-H2-11, USBC, S.D. TX: Represented non-bank members of plan committee.
In re Frank Martin Farms, Case No. 12-50367, USBC, W.D.LA.: Represent lessors of sugar cane farm in Chapter 12 bankruptcy.
In re Rock Glen HealthCare, Inc. d/b/a Rock Glen Nursing
Rehabilitation Center, Case No. 12-10320, USBC, M.D. LA.
In re Ravenwood Healthcare, Inc. d/b/a Harborside Nursing
Rehabilitation Center, Case No. 12-10612, USBC, M.D. LA.: Represent healthcare
management corporation in possible acquisition of two nursing homes.
In re Gulf Fleet Holdings, Inc., Case No. 10-50713, USBC, W.D.LA.: Appointed Trustee of Gulf Fleet Liquidating Trust.
Class Actions: Billy R. Brew, Individually
on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated v. University Healthcare System, L.C. D/B/A Tulane University Hospital
Clinic, Case No. 15-7328, CDC: Defend Tulane Hospital (now owned by HCA) in a class action involving alleged violation of the Louisiana Balance Billing Statute
Steven J. Leon, Individually,
on Behalf of all Others Similarly Situated v. Blue Bell Creameries, Inc., Case No. 15-3454, USDC, EDLA: Defend Blue Bell in a class action, seeking refunds for allegedly contaminated ice cream.
The Tobacco Institute: Represent trade association in numerous class actions.
Norman P. Lasky, et al v. J. Terrell Brown, et al., Case No. 99-1035-B-M2, 99-1049-B-M2, 00-0006-B-M2
00-0099-B-M2, USDC, M.D.LA.: Obtained favorable settlement for less than half of insurance coverage in federal class action securities fraud litigation.
Charles James Myer v. U.S. Trust Company of California, N.A., Case No. 00-147-D-M3, USDC, M.D.LA.: Defended fiduciaries of ESOP in a class action
obtained settlement without payment of any funds.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Sugar Busters, L.L.C v. Ellen C. Brennan, et al ., 177 F.3d 258 (5th Cir. 1999): Seminal case in Fifth Circuit on book titles - obtained reversal in Fifth Circuit that no trademark infringement in book title.
Athletic Training Innovations, Inc. v. L.A. Gear, Inc., Case No. 10-01524, USDC, E.D. LA.: Represent defendant in trademark infringement claim over athletic shoes.
Sports Design & Development Inc. d/b/a Bill Lewis Lures v. Miller Brewing Co., Case No. 08-01179, USDC, W.D. LA.: Represent defendant in trademark infringement claim over beer ad in the form of a fishing lure.
Securities Litigation: Charles James Myer v. U. S. Trust Company of California, N.A ., Case No. 00-147-D-M3, USDC, M.D.LA.: Defended fiduciaries of ESOP
obtained settlement without payment of any funds.
Norman P. Lasky, et al v. J. Terrell Brown, et al., Case No. 99-1035-B-M2, 99-1049-B-M2, 00-0006-B-M2
00-0099-B-M2, USDC, M.D.LA.: Obtained favorable settlement for less than half of insurance coverage in federal class action securities fraud litigation.
Findim Investments S.A., et al v. J. Terrell Brown, et al., Case No. 474,161, 19th Judicial District Court, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana: Obtained dismissal of state securities fraud claims.
Insurance Coverage Litigation: A.L. Sizeler Construction Company, Inc. et al v. United States Fire Insurance Company, et al, Case No. 06-4649, USDC, E.D. LA.: Represent commercial entities regarding substantial insurance claims arising out of Hurricane Katrina.
Consolidated Companies, Inc. v. Lexington Insurance Company, Case No. 06-4700, USDC, E.D. LA.: Represent commercial entity regarding substantial insurance claims arising out of Hurricane Katrina.
Caudle Aviation, Inc. v. Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Case No. 06-4653, USDC, E.D. LA.: Represent commercial entity regarding substantial insurance claims arising out of Hurricane Katrina.
Corporate Realty, Inc. et al v. Gulf Insurance Company, Case No. 04-2933, USDC, E.D.LA.: Represented commercial entity on coverage under an E&O policy - obtained summary judgment
then settled.
Product Liability Litigation: A.O. Smith Corporation et al v. Perfection Corporation, et al., No. 99-15646, Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana: Represent manufacturer of dip tubes for water heaters in state court litigation.
The Tobacco Institute: Represent trade association in numerous class action
individual tobacco litigation.
Martco Limited Partnership v. Bruks-Klockner, Inc., Case No. 07-2002, USDC, W.D. LA.: Represent manufacturer of conveyor belt system in complex litigation.
Other Commercial Litigation: Borders, Inc. v. Perkins Rowe Associates, L.L.C. et al. , Case No. 05-1374, USDC, M.D. LA.: Represent book company in unfair trade practices
breach of letter of intent litigation.
Monnie Greer, et al. v. Denbury Resources, Inc., et al., Case No. 05-0682, USDC, E.D.LA.: Represented defendant in claims for stock options of former employees
won at trial of main claims
settled afterwards.
Weeks Marine, Inc. v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Company , Case No. 02-40825, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit: Obtained reversal
summary judgment on appeal to Fifth Circuit in claim on surety bond.
Consolidated Companies, Inc. v. Peter C. Kern, Case No. 00-CV-1804, W.D.LA.: Obtained summary judgment on claim under guaranty of debt.
Diefenthal et al. v. Longue Vue House
Gardens, 556 So.2d 1272 (La. 1990): Obtained unanimous favorable reversal in Supreme Court in local neighborhood dispute.
Max Williams, Jr. v. Paul B. Deal, in his capacity as Executor of the Succession of Gerald A. Kendal c/w Succession of Gerald A. Kendal, Case No. 10-10571, CDC, Parish of Orleans, State of La.: Represent Executor of succession in defense of substantial breach of contract claim.
