Three chapters of representative matters and recognition. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Retained by two of the five operators sued for alleged non-payment and under-payment of $63,000,000 in oil and gas royalties. All defendants obtained dismissal on summary judgment.
Pursued claims for an Evansville, Indiana broadcasting company against Dish Network for non-payment of retransmission fees. Bruse Loyd reached a settlement for all fees owed plus interest, with extensive coverage in industry media.
Successfully defended a ring gasket manufacturer sued for allegedly supplying General Electric with a faulty ring gasket inserted into a frac-valve assembly that caused a Marcellus Shale well-site explosion. Through metallurgical testing and expert testimony, all claims were dismissed for lack of evidence months before trial.
Represented a whistle-blower against one of the world's largest entities. Case culminated in a $216,000,000 settlement paid to 48 states and the federal government. Sealed under permanent federal injunction.
Represented executive Kenneth Kujanek on appeal. The trial court's summary judgment finding ERISA breach of fiduciary duty was upheld by the Fifth Circuit. See Kujanek v. Houston Poly Bag I, Ltd., 658 F.3d 483.
Defended Global Data Systems against breach of Letter of Intent claims tied to a failed merger. Won a unanimous jury verdict before U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks.
Defended in a multi-state matter that began as a business divorce and evolved into a trademark dispute. Won at trial and ultimately resolved at court-ordered mediation on appeal.