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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Fraternal Order of Police, National Labor Council, USPS No. 2 v. United States Postal Service

The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and 13 individual Postal Police Officers sued the United States Postal Service and its employees, alleging violations of federal and state law, as well as their employment contract. Plaintiffs challenged restrictions on their law enforcement authority, citing 40 U.S.C. § 318, and also claimed illegal locker searches under the Fourth Amendment and New York law. The defendants sought dismissal, primarily arguing a lack of subject matter jurisdiction and the plaintiffs' failure to exhaust administrative remedies. The court granted the defendants' motion, dismissing the claims. It ruled that Section 318 does not confer a private right of action and that the plaintiffs failed to exhaust the grievance procedures outlined in their collective bargaining agreement and the Postal Reorganization Act for their search and contract-related claims.

Labor LawPostal ServicePolice PowersFourth AmendmentLocker SearchCollective Bargaining AgreementExhaustion of RemediesPrivate Right of ActionSubject Matter JurisdictionMotion to Dismiss
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Case No. 09-02-018 CV
Regular Panel Decision
Apr 17, 2003

U.S. Restaurant Properties Operating, L.P. and U.S. Restaurant Properties, Inc. v. Motel Enterprises, Inc.

Motel Enterprises, Inc. sued U.S. Restaurant Properties Operating L.P. and U.S. Restaurant Properties, Inc. for breach of a put option in a purchase and sale agreement. Motel exercised its right to have USRP purchase a $500,000 promissory note, but USRP refused, claiming the note's maker, Bar S Restaurants, Inc., was in material default on a lease. A jury found no material default and awarded Motel $550,000. On appeal, USRP challenged the sufficiency of evidence, damages, jury instructions, evidentiary rulings, and prejudgment interest. The appellate court affirmed the liability and damages findings, but reversed and remanded for recalculation of prejudgment interest, also modifying the judgment to require Motel to transfer the note to USRP.

Breach of ContractPut OptionPromissory NoteLease AgreementMaterial DefaultSufficiency of EvidenceDamages CalculationJury InstructionsEvidentiary RulingsPrejudgment Interest
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Meehan v. United States Postal Service

Plaintiff James Meehan, Administrator of Michael J. Meehan's estate, initiated an action against the U.S. Postal Service, U.S.A., and U.S. Office of Personnel Management under the Federal Group Life Insurance Act (FEGLI). He alleged that his son, Michael J. Meehan, was wrongfully denied free life insurance, despite having signed a waiver during his employment. Defendants sought summary judgment, contending that the court lacked subject matter jurisdiction because the plaintiff had failed to exhaust the mandatory grievance and arbitration procedures outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. The court concurred with the defendants, ruling that the claim constituted a breach of the collective bargaining agreement, thereby necessitating the exhaustion of administrative remedies prior to judicial review. Additionally, the court noted that the action would have been time-barred by the six-month statute of limitations and that Meehan had properly waived his life insurance.

Federal Group Life Insurance ActSummary JudgmentSubject Matter JurisdictionSovereign ImmunityCollective Bargaining AgreementGrievance ProceduresArbitrationExhaustion of Administrative RemediesStatute of LimitationsLife Insurance Waiver
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

U.S. Lawns, Inc. v. Castillo

U.S. Lawns, Inc. (Appellant) filed an interlocutory appeal challenging a trial court order that denied its motion to compel arbitration against Rodolfo Castillo Jr. and Yadira Ivette Arroyo (Appellees). The underlying suit stemmed from severe neurological injuries Castillo sustained in a lawnmower accident while employed by Blue Green Services, L.P. Appellees subsequently filed a personal injury and loss of consortium suit, later naming U.S. Lawns as an additional defendant. U.S. Lawns moved to compel arbitration, claiming Castillo was bound by an arbitration agreement, but the trial court denied this motion without specifying its grounds. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, concluding that U.S. Lawns waived its appeal by failing to challenge all possible independent grounds for the trial court's general order, specifically the argument that U.S. Lawns had waived its right to arbitration by substantially invoking the judicial process.

arbitration agreementmotion to compelinterlocutory appealwaiver of arbitrationjudicial processappellate procedureabuse of discretionpersonal injuryTexas Court of Appealscivil remedies
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Case No. 13-10-00669-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Jul 28, 2011

U.S. Lawns, Inc. v. Rodolfo Luis Castillo Jr. and Yadira Ivette Arroyo

Rodolfo Luis Castillo Jr. was severely injured while employed by Blue Green Services, L.P., becoming a paraplegic. He and Yadira Ivette Arroyo filed a personal injury suit, later adding U.S. Lawns, Inc. as a defendant. U.S. Lawns moved to compel arbitration, claiming an existing agreement with Castillo, but the trial court denied the motion. U.S. Lawns appealed this denial, arguing the trial court erred. The Court of Appeals for the Thirteenth District of Texas affirmed the trial court's order, concluding that U.S. Lawns failed to challenge all possible grounds for the denial, including the argument that U.S. Lawns had waived its right to arbitration.

Arbitration AgreementMotion to Compel ArbitrationWaiver of ArbitrationInterlocutory AppealAbuse of DiscretionAppellate ProcedureTexas Civil PracticePersonal InjuryEmployment InjuryFederal Arbitration Act
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Case No. 03-14-00713-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Jul 21, 2015

Glenn Hegar, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas, and Ken Paxton, Attorney General of the State of Texas v. CGG Veritas Services (U.S.), Inc.

This Appellee's brief is submitted by CGG Veritas Services (U.S.), Inc. in a case challenging the Comptroller's disallowance of a $567 million Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) deduction from its 2008 Texas Franchise Tax. The trial court ruled in favor of CGG, finding it eligible for the deduction and ordering a refund. CGG argues it qualifies as an "actual owner" of seismic data sold through its multi-client data library, which it contends is "artificial tangible personal property" under the Tax Code, and/or a "deemed owner" by furnishing labor and materials for oil and gas real property improvement projects. The brief asserts that its activities constitute necessary labor and materials for oil and gas well construction and that the Comptroller's arguments misinterpret the statutory provisions and rely on a previously rejected "physical change" theory. CGG seeks to affirm the trial court's judgment, arguing that all claimed costs are allowable and that the Comptroller waived challenges to specific costs.

TaxationFranchise TaxCost of Goods SoldCOGS DeductionTax CodeStatutory ConstructionAppellate LawReal Property ImprovementSeismic DataOil and Gas Industry
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

In Re the Arbitration Between United States Postal Service & American Postal Workers Union

Dorothy Woods sought to modify an arbitration award after her termination from the United States Postal Service, which reinstated her without back pay. She filed an action against the American Postal Workers Union and the Postal Service, requesting back pay, restoration of vacation time, and retroactive sick leave. Chief Judge Motley denied Woods' motion and granted the Postal Service's motion to dismiss. The court determined Woods lacked standing to challenge the arbitration award under 9 U.S.C. section 11, as she was not a "party" to the arbitration between the Union and the Postal Service. Additionally, her petition failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted, as her grounds for modification were not recognized by the statute.

Arbitration Award ModificationLabor LawSubject Matter JurisdictionStanding to SueCollective Bargaining AgreementFederal Arbitration ActDiversity JurisdictionUnion RepresentationGrievance ProcedureMotion to Dismiss
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Case No. 14-18-01059-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 28, 2021

Rose A. Munguia, as Next Friend of E.S.U., a Minor and J.M.U., a Minor v. Justrod, Inc.

In this appeal, Rose A. Munguia, as next friend of minor children E.S.U. and J.M.U., challenges the trial court’s grant of summary judgment favoring Justrod, Inc. in a wrongful death action. Jose Ucles, the deceased, was working for Justrod as a framer when he fell to his death. Ucles was covered by worker’s compensation insurance. Munguia filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful death and gross negligence. Justrod filed both a no-evidence motion for summary judgment and a traditional motion for summary judgment, which were granted by the trial court. The appellate court affirmed the judgment because Munguia failed to challenge all the grounds on which the summary judgment could have been based.

Summary JudgmentWrongful DeathGross NegligenceWorker's Compensation ActExclusive RemedyAppellate ProcedureChallenge All GroundsNo-Evidence Summary JudgmentTraditional Summary JudgmentFramer Accident
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Case No. In re U.S. Air Duct Corporation
Regular Panel Decision

Mazur v. U. S. Air Duct Corp. (In Re U. S. Air Duct Corp.)

The case involves the Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local No. 58 (the Association) seeking to recover fringe benefits and wage supplement contributions from U.S. Air Duct Corporation (the Debtor) and its president, Franklin E. Bean (the Non-Debtor). The Association initiated an action in New York Supreme Court, which was subsequently stayed when the Debtor filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The Non-Debtor removed the state-court proceeding to the Bankruptcy Court, prompting the Association to move for its remand. The Bankruptcy Court denied the Association's motion, asserting jurisdiction over the claim against the Non-Debtor based on its relation to the Title 11 case and the joint and several liability under New York Labor Law Section 198-c. The court also affirmed the permissibility of removal by "any party" under 28 U.S.C. 1478(a).

BankruptcyChapter 7RemovalRemandJurisdictionLabor LawFringe BenefitsWage SupplementsCorporate Officer LiabilityJoint and Several Liability
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Royal Park Investments SA/NV v. U.S. Bank National Ass'n

Royal Park Investments SA/NV sued U.S. Bank National Association regarding residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS). U.S. Bank moved to dismiss the action or disqualify Royal Park as class representative due to Royal Park's failure to produce documents from its assignors. The court, presided over by U.S. Magistrate Judge James C. Francis IV, found Royal Park's non-compliance willful but denied U.S. Bank's motion for sanctions and disqualification. The court reasoned that U.S. Bank had not yet demonstrated sufficient prejudice to warrant such severe sanctions, indicating that dismissal would be 'unnecessarily draconian'. The motion was denied without prejudice, allowing U.S. Bank to renew its application if prejudice could be shown.

Discovery SanctionsWillfulnessPrejudiceClass ActionRMBS LitigationTrust Indenture ActBreach of ContractBreach of TrustAssignor DocumentsStanding
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