Case Results of Joe L. Lovell

BP America Production Company (BP), appeals a judgment finding that its mineral lease covering certain lands had terminated for failing to produce in paying quantities and declaring that appellee, Laddex, Ltd., possesses all right, title, and interest to the mineral estate on the land by virtue of its subsequent lease.

Salem Abraham sued Michael Quinn Sullivan for defamation. Sullivan generally denied the claim and moved to dismiss the suit under the Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA).

This suit was filed as a putative class action on behalf of Texas royalty owners alleging Phillips underpaid oil and gas royalties.