–Tellus Operating Group v. Maxwell Energy, Inc., 156 So. 3d 255 (Miss. 2015). Prevailed in upholding an order of the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board that allowed our oil and gas operator client to charge statutory alternate charges to a non-consenting working interest owner in a well.

–Union Carbide Corp. v. Nix, 142 So. 3d 374 (Miss. 2014). Prevailed on appeal in upholding a jury verdict that awarded damages for injuries caused by asbestos.

–United States v. Gammill, (S.D. Miss. 2012). Represented clients in defense of Environmental Protection Agency allegations regarding contaminated property.

–Crist v. Loyacono, 65 So. 3d 837 (Miss. 2011). Defense of attorneys in a long-running legal malpractice action.

–Dawson Farms, LLC v. BASF Corp., (W.D. La. 2009). Successful representation of a commercial sweet potato farmer on claims for damages caused by a defective herbicide.

–Continental Ins. Co. v. Emerald Star Casino (2007-2008). Successful defense of clients on business transactions involving the ownership and construction of a casino in Natchez. This litigation involved suits in state and federal courts in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida.

–Tellus Operating Group, LLC v. R&D Pipe Co., 259 Fed. Appx. 650 (5th Cir. 2007). Obtained a jury verdict in excess of $2 million against the distributor and wholesaler of defective casing that was used in a gas well.

–Will-Drill Resources, Inc. v. J.R. Pounds, Inc., (S.D. Miss. 2007). Successful defense of an oil and gas operator from a claim that oil and gas leases had terminated.

–Speetjens v. Malaco, 929 So. 2d 303 (Miss. 2006). Successful defense of officers and directors in a long-running derivative action involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty and usurpation of corporate opportunities.

–EOG Resources, Inc. v. Turner, 908 So. 2d 848 (Miss. App. 2005). Obtained the reversal of a judgment against an oil and gas operator for damages allegedly caused by surface operations to drill an oil and gas well.

–Tritel, Inc. v. Sullivan, 882 So. 2d 129 (Miss. 2004). Successfully compelled arbitration of and defended claims of fraudulent concealment against a wireless communications company and its officers concerning a settlement agreement.

Christy Sparks

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