Sentences with phrase «class plaintiff in this case»

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David Sanford, chairman of Sanford Heisler Sharp, the law firm that argued the largest - ever employment gender discrimination case to go to trial — a class action suit against Novartis Pharmaceuticals that resulted in a $ 253 million jury award for plaintiffs in 2010, reduced post-trial to $ 175 million — noted that in that case, the company had just three investigators for a workforce of thousands.

Investor advocate, Mark Elliott — who recently won a class action on behalf of investors in Downer EDI — lodged the claim on behalf of investor John Webster, who will act as «lead plaintiff» in the case on behalf of other investors who join the action.

A judge in California has ordered eHarmony and the plaintiffs of a class action discrimination case into mediation.

The defendants also argue that the plaintiffs failed to prove they are members of a «suspect class,» which basically means plaintiffs didn't prove that school districts harmed a specific group — in this case, minority kids from low - income families — by moving ineffective teachers into schools populated by members of the group.

Preschool, small class size and counselors are among the educational resources the plaintiffs in Connecticut's pending school funding case, CCJEF v. Rell, seek for Connecticut's most disadvantaged children.

In King County Superior Court, a case had to be stayed while a party sought new counsel after their attorney acknowledged that he falsified a memo and emails before turning them over to plaintiffs in a nationwide class - action lawsuit.7 Similarly, this spring, U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Kaplan, in a 500 - page opinion, blasted a legal team (who previously had «won» a $ 19 billion judgment in an Ecuadorean court) for their «egregious fraud» which included ghostwriting «independent reports.&raquIn King County Superior Court, a case had to be stayed while a party sought new counsel after their attorney acknowledged that he falsified a memo and emails before turning them over to plaintiffs in a nationwide class - action lawsuit.7 Similarly, this spring, U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Kaplan, in a 500 - page opinion, blasted a legal team (who previously had «won» a $ 19 billion judgment in an Ecuadorean court) for their «egregious fraud» which included ghostwriting «independent reports.&raquin a nationwide class - action lawsuit.7 Similarly, this spring, U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Kaplan, in a 500 - page opinion, blasted a legal team (who previously had «won» a $ 19 billion judgment in an Ecuadorean court) for their «egregious fraud» which included ghostwriting «independent reports.&raquin a 500 - page opinion, blasted a legal team (who previously had «won» a $ 19 billion judgment in an Ecuadorean court) for their «egregious fraud» which included ghostwriting «independent reports.&raquin an Ecuadorean court) for their «egregious fraud» which included ghostwriting «independent reports.»

Total Office's integrated plaintiff accounting tools, along with its best - in - class case management capabilities, makes it an ideal all - in - one solution for GWC.

That was a builder's lien case and in that class of case, one would expect a swifter pace to the action than might be the case of say a personal injury case where a very serious injury and the course of recovery of a plaintiff must be assessed over time.

Cove has represented plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state antitrust cases, including price fixing, boycott and monopolization cases, direct and indirect purchaser class actions, and unfair competition actions in federal and state courts across the country.

Both the trial judge and the Court of Appeal held that the case was adversarial, and was not being brought for the benefit of or in the interests of the plan as a whole, but for the particular class of plan members representative by the plaintiffs.

On the facts of these appeals, it seems reasonable to infer that recognizing interest as an expense would lead to a transfer of resources between classes of parties in which unsuccessful defendants are exposed to the risks of paying high interest rates designed to pay for the cost of lending money, not just to the successful party in the case but other plaintiffs who receive financing but may not recover moneys to pay for their loans...

Cates Mahoney, LLC focuses its practice on representing plaintiffs in a wide variety of personal injury, class action, mass torts, and employment cases.

I will start recommending More Perfect to them as a way to encourage them to think about the plaintiffs and defendants in the cases they read in my classes and their other classes.

That was already fairly clear and the plaintiffs in the Microsoft case tried to get around that by saying well, we'll dismiss our individual claims with prejudice so that we can appeal the denial of class certification.

The next major step in this case will be the filing of affidavit material by the plaintiff in support of a motion to have this case certified as a class action.

The conventional view was that any plaintiff who could achieve a certification order in a class action would shortly arrive at a settlement agreement in the case.

Many of its files will be familiar to regular readers of the national media, and include the $ 9 - billion Sino - Forest Corp. shareholder class action claim; an application against Rogers Communications Inc. and Chatr Wireless Inc. involving a constitutional challenge to the Competition Act; and a case concerning oil pollution in the Amazon in which the firm acted for Ecuadoran plaintiffs.

Notable mandates: Represent the plaintiffs in a proposed class action against provincial law enforcement agencies regarding allegedly negligent use of breathalyzer machines; acts for hundreds of pre-sale contract holders with various condominium developments who are disputing their requirement to close under consumer protection laws; defended a law firm in a four - week hearing over enforcement of a significant contingency fee agreement; acted for a number of clients in online defamation cases

(U.S. June 19, 2017) in which the court finds that «specific personal jurisdiction» (as opposed to «general jurisdiction») is lacking with regard to the claims of members of the class of plaintiffs who are not California residents in this case brought in a California state trial court (in an 8 - 1 decision with Justice Sotomayor dissenting).

In this case, it is in the interests of the representative plaintiff and members of the class that the action proceeds without any further appeals so that the merits of the action can be determined within a reasonable timIn this case, it is in the interests of the representative plaintiff and members of the class that the action proceeds without any further appeals so that the merits of the action can be determined within a reasonable timin the interests of the representative plaintiff and members of the class that the action proceeds without any further appeals so that the merits of the action can be determined within a reasonable time.

In the case of large corporations doing business nationwide, this usually meant that a plaintiff had a large number of states to choose from in which a defendant could be sued on any matter whatsoever which also facilitated the filing of class action lawsuits with plaintiffs from all over the world covered by a single lawsuiIn the case of large corporations doing business nationwide, this usually meant that a plaintiff had a large number of states to choose from in which a defendant could be sued on any matter whatsoever which also facilitated the filing of class action lawsuits with plaintiffs from all over the world covered by a single lawsuiin which a defendant could be sued on any matter whatsoever which also facilitated the filing of class action lawsuits with plaintiffs from all over the world covered by a single lawsuit.

Whether by defeating class certification, winning dispositive motions, or pursuing discovery strategies that reveal weaknesses in the plaintiff's case, we seek cost - effective, business - focused solutions.

These law firms were a reaction to the rise in Plaintiff's law firms retooled to gather the technical information and expertise (often gathered by government agencies and burgeoning universities fueled by GI Bill enrollment) that was needed to prosecute product liability cases and mass torts and to manage massive amounts of discovery and class action lawsuit in this complex litigation.

Extensive discovery had been completed and provided the plaintiffs a thorough record upon which to evaluate the case and determine that the settlement was in the best interests of the class.

In a mass tort, on the other hand, you will be one of many plaintiffs and you will have the advantage of many allies as you would in a class action, but in a mass tort, if your case is successful, you will be awarded compensation that is tailored to your needIn a mass tort, on the other hand, you will be one of many plaintiffs and you will have the advantage of many allies as you would in a class action, but in a mass tort, if your case is successful, you will be awarded compensation that is tailored to your needin a class action, but in a mass tort, if your case is successful, you will be awarded compensation that is tailored to your needin a mass tort, if your case is successful, you will be awarded compensation that is tailored to your needs.

In subsequent cases, plaintiffs evolved three techniques of avoiding Chadha: (a) combining direct and indirect purchasers into one class; (b) relying on causes of action that may not require proof of loss, in order to invoke aggregate assessment of damages; and (c) leading economic evidence regarding pass oIn subsequent cases, plaintiffs evolved three techniques of avoiding Chadha: (a) combining direct and indirect purchasers into one class; (b) relying on causes of action that may not require proof of loss, in order to invoke aggregate assessment of damages; and (c) leading economic evidence regarding pass oin order to invoke aggregate assessment of damages; and (c) leading economic evidence regarding pass on.

Class actions are designed to save Court time and to allow one judge to hear a representative case (s) once and to make one decision on the representative case which is binding on all the plaintiffs grouped in the cClass actions are designed to save Court time and to allow one judge to hear a representative case (s) once and to make one decision on the representative case which is binding on all the plaintiffs grouped in the classclass.

ILS serves the community of plaintiffs» firms who are engaged in class action and MDL cases as their outsourced eDiscovery «SWAT» unit.

Stephen E. Goldman, the firm's managing partner, has served as counsel for insurers in many significant property insurance and class action cases, including Standard Fire v. Knowles, 133 S. Ct. 1345 (2013)(holding that the plaintiff's stipulation can not defeat federal jurisdiction under the Class Action Fairness Act) and Travco v. Ward, 736 S.E. 2d 321 (Va. 2012)(affirming the trial court's judgment that property insurance policies do not cover losses caused by the presence of Chinese drywclass action cases, including Standard Fire v. Knowles, 133 S. Ct. 1345 (2013)(holding that the plaintiff's stipulation can not defeat federal jurisdiction under the Class Action Fairness Act) and Travco v. Ward, 736 S.E. 2d 321 (Va. 2012)(affirming the trial court's judgment that property insurance policies do not cover losses caused by the presence of Chinese drywClass Action Fairness Act) and Travco v. Ward, 736 S.E. 2d 321 (Va. 2012)(affirming the trial court's judgment that property insurance policies do not cover losses caused by the presence of Chinese drywall).

To the extent that extrinsic restrictions on class actions — i.e., limits on the ability of representative plaintiffs to appeal certification orders (as in Baker), and jurisdictional restrictions on bringing cases in «plaintiff - friendly» jurisdictions (as in Bristol - Myers)-- were tightened, class actions will become harder to maintain and litigate.

Our personal injury law firm has a solid history of successfully obtaining verdicts and settlements for consumers harmed by defective products in cases involving individual plaintiffs, class action lawsuits and multidistrict litigation.

In 2014 and 2015, the National Law Journal cited the Harborview and RALI MBS in designating the firm an Elite Trial Law Firm and placing the firm on the Hot List; Law360 cited the RALI and Harborview cases in designating the firm one of «The Most Feared Plaintiffs Firms» in 2015, the third year in a row that Cohen Milstein received the designation; and in 2015, Law360 selected Cohen Milstein as the sole plaintiff firm to be chosen in two «Practice Groups of the Year» categories and one of only five class action law firms to be recognized, singling out the RALI and Harborview cases in the awarIn 2014 and 2015, the National Law Journal cited the Harborview and RALI MBS in designating the firm an Elite Trial Law Firm and placing the firm on the Hot List; Law360 cited the RALI and Harborview cases in designating the firm one of «The Most Feared Plaintiffs Firms» in 2015, the third year in a row that Cohen Milstein received the designation; and in 2015, Law360 selected Cohen Milstein as the sole plaintiff firm to be chosen in two «Practice Groups of the Year» categories and one of only five class action law firms to be recognized, singling out the RALI and Harborview cases in the awarin designating the firm an Elite Trial Law Firm and placing the firm on the Hot List; Law360 cited the RALI and Harborview cases in designating the firm one of «The Most Feared Plaintiffs Firms» in 2015, the third year in a row that Cohen Milstein received the designation; and in 2015, Law360 selected Cohen Milstein as the sole plaintiff firm to be chosen in two «Practice Groups of the Year» categories and one of only five class action law firms to be recognized, singling out the RALI and Harborview cases in the awarin designating the firm one of «The Most Feared Plaintiffs Firms» in 2015, the third year in a row that Cohen Milstein received the designation; and in 2015, Law360 selected Cohen Milstein as the sole plaintiff firm to be chosen in two «Practice Groups of the Year» categories and one of only five class action law firms to be recognized, singling out the RALI and Harborview cases in the awarin 2015, the third year in a row that Cohen Milstein received the designation; and in 2015, Law360 selected Cohen Milstein as the sole plaintiff firm to be chosen in two «Practice Groups of the Year» categories and one of only five class action law firms to be recognized, singling out the RALI and Harborview cases in the awarin a row that Cohen Milstein received the designation; and in 2015, Law360 selected Cohen Milstein as the sole plaintiff firm to be chosen in two «Practice Groups of the Year» categories and one of only five class action law firms to be recognized, singling out the RALI and Harborview cases in the awarin 2015, Law360 selected Cohen Milstein as the sole plaintiff firm to be chosen in two «Practice Groups of the Year» categories and one of only five class action law firms to be recognized, singling out the RALI and Harborview cases in the awarin two «Practice Groups of the Year» categories and one of only five class action law firms to be recognized, singling out the RALI and Harborview cases in the awarin the award.

Although this is not an employment case and the plaintiff was a business entity and not an individual, the holding in American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant will likely have a substantial impact on employment class action litigation.

As counsel for the plaintiffs, Matthew has won numerous out - of - court settlements in a class action and collective action discrimination, overtime and education claims — including many cases brought by police officers and educators.

In this case, the Plaintiff has received financial support from the Class Proceedings Fund (the «Fund»), which is a body created by statute and designed to allow access to the courts through class actions in OntariIn this case, the Plaintiff has received financial support from the Class Proceedings Fund (the «Fund»), which is a body created by statute and designed to allow access to the courts through class actions in OntClass Proceedings Fund (the «Fund»), which is a body created by statute and designed to allow access to the courts through class actions in Ontclass actions in Ontariin Ontario.

In today's case, (Ari v. ICBC) a proposed class action, the Plaintiff sued ICBC alleging various improprieties arising from an employee improperly accessing «the personal information of about 65 ICBC customers ``.

He has built a distinctly diverse practise, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in cutting edge competition cases and class actions, as well as all manner of business disputes, including corporate, contract, securities, fraud and malfeasance, real estate, and international litigation.

The leadership fight in the Flint water contamination cases has escalated, with co-lead counsel firing back against «false and misleading accusations» and at least one defendant in the case raising concerns about the communications that all the lead plaintiffs lawyers have had with prospective class members.

Faculty Lance A. Harke, Founding Partner, Harke Clasby & Bushman LLP (Miami) Jeffrey D. Light, Partner, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP (San Diego) Joseph J. Siprut, Founding and Managing Partner, Siprut PC (Chicago) Course Description A panel of nationally prominent class action plaintiffs» counsel cover a range of attorney fee and expense issues in class action and MDL cases.

But even if affirmed on appeal, plaintiffs» class action lawyers are likely to try to distinguish the facts in their cases from those in this UberBLACK decision.

He has successfully defeated class certification motions and prevailed on summary judgment in class actions, as well as single plaintiff cases.

In this week's case (Logan v. Hong) the Plaintiff was advancing a class action for damages on behalf of «all persons who were injected with Dermalive in Canada and who thereafter developed granulomas in the area injected with Dermalive.&raquIn this week's case (Logan v. Hong) the Plaintiff was advancing a class action for damages on behalf of «all persons who were injected with Dermalive in Canada and who thereafter developed granulomas in the area injected with Dermalive.&raquin Canada and who thereafter developed granulomas in the area injected with Dermalive.&raquin the area injected with Dermalive.»

The plaintiffs in this case brought several putative nationwide class actions alleging that, after acquiring their wireless carrier, AT&T Mobility degraded their service in order to force them to switch to its network.

Does your firm handle large plaintiff class - actions and collect a high volume of personally identifiable information from participants in these cases?

Instead of starting separate lawsuits or having each plaintiff named in the case, the representative plaintiff can pursue the claim on behalf of the class.

For plaintiffs, class actions are seen as a tool to increase access to justice, as the costs of litigation are shared among a larger group, and the downside risk is limited as costs in unsuccessful cases are often underwritten by the plaintiffs» law firm or a third party fund.

Adam Tamburelli has extensive experience in complex and class - action litigation and has represented plaintiffs in employment, consumer fraud, product liability and various other complex litigation cases.

He has represented plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of cases in federal and state courts throughout the country, with an emphasis on complex commercial disputes, contract and business tort litigation, class actions, insurance litigation, fiduciary litigation, real - estate litigation, and construction litigation.

«It's just not right societally,» he says, noting Weatherill's approach would put a damper on class actions in opt - in jurisdictions since prospective plaintiffs would have to both know about and choose to participate in a matter elsewhere in order to have a chance at redressing an alleged wrong since the court may not allow the case to go ahead in their home province.

However, dicta in Clements may leave open an argument that different considerations apply in cases involving multiple plaintiffs, such as class actions.