Legal Case Summary

Collingsworth v. Texaco Inc.


Date Argued: Fri May 15 2009
Case Number: 07-17123
Docket Number: 7850070
Judges:Schroeder, Nelson D. W., Marshall
Duration: 31 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Collingsworth v. Texaco Inc.** **Docket Number:** 7850070 **Court:** [Court Name, if known] **Date:** [Date of the decision, if known] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Collingsworth - **Defendant:** Texaco Inc. **Background:** Collingsworth, the plaintiff, brought a lawsuit against Texaco Inc., alleging [specific claims or issues, e.g., breach of contract, negligence, environmental damage, etc.]. The case arose from events involving [briefly explain the facts leading to the case, e.g., an accident at a gas station, issues with fuel quality, employment disputes, etc.]. **Legal Claims:** The plaintiff asserted claims based on [list the legal theories or statutes invoked, e.g., tort law, consumer protection laws, environmental regulations, etc.]. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Argument:** Collingsworth argued that [summarize the key points of the plaintiff's allegations, including any evidence or witnesses they presented to support their claims]. - **Defendant's Argument:** Texaco Inc. contended that [summarize the defense’s position, including counterarguments and any legal defenses raised, such as lack of liability, compliance with regulations, etc.]. **Ruling:** The court ruled [summarize the court's decision, including verdict, monetary awards, or any orders made by the court]. **Impact:** The ruling in this case is significant because [explain the implications of the case outcome, such as potential changes in company policies, impacts on consumer rights, or precedent set for future cases]. **Conclusion:** The case of Collingsworth v. Texaco Inc. highlights important aspects of [summarize the key legal or social issues addressed]. The decision serves as a reminder of [notable lessons or principles established through the ruling]. (Note: Please fill in the bracketed sections with the relevant information pertaining to the case to make the summary comprehensive and accurate.)

Collingsworth v. Texaco Inc.


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