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Antitrust > Civil litigation/class actions: plaintiff Tier 1
Hausfeld LLP has a successful record in high-stakes cases, acting for a broad client base of public and private companies, purchaser classes, and individual plaintiffs. Scott Martin co-chairs the team from the New York office and complements his work with his distinct defense experience. In Washington DC, Michael Hausfeld has maintained an impressive track record of successful antitrust litigation with a focus on monopolization and price fixing. US Managing Partner Melinda R. Coolidge is noted for her extensive experience handling a diverse caseload of antitrust violations. Brian A. Ratner , ‘an expert in his field’, has experience at all stages of the trial process and backs up his litigation prowess with strategic advisory work. ‘Superstar’ Megan Jones co-chairs from San Francisco, while the ‘talented’ and ‘ethical’ Gary Smith is also a key name in California. In DC, Swathi Bojedla is growing the practice’s expertise by assisting athletes and sporting organizations who have fallen foul of anticompetitive business practices.
Practice head(s):
Scott Martin; Megan E. Jones
Other key lawyers:
Melinda R. Coolidge; Reena A. Gambhir; Sathya S. Gosselin; Michael D. Hausfeld; Timothy Kearns; Brent Landau; Christopher L. Lebsock; Michael P. Lehmann; Brian A. Ratner; Hilary Scherrer
Testimonials
‘Gary Smith is a very talented, ethical lawyer.’
‘Hausfeld is one of the top plaintiffs’ antitrust firms in the country. They are thought leaders who do a great job for their clients.’
‘Melinda Coolidge is really one of the best lawyers in the plaintiffs’ bar.’
‘Great full service offering with creative solution-oriented minds working on solving any issues that come up.’
‘Brian Ratner stands out as an absolute expert in the field.’
‘Megan Jones is a superstar – creative, thoughtful, dynamic. Scott Martin is a powerhouse. Melinda Coolidge is a strong manager and leader in the group. ’
‘Hausfeld has a proven track record of identifying, working up, and resolving every kind of mass tort and class action case imaginable. Its’ team know what it’s doing, and does it at a very high level.’
‘The firm has a great deal of experience in handling class actions and individual cases asserting claims in the US and abroad.’
Key clients
Puerto Rico
Louisiana Pacific
District of Columbia Attorney General
PepsiCo
BMW Group
Peabody Energy
Suzuki Motor Corporation
TMS International
CONSOL Energy
Deutsche Bahn
American Honda Motor Company
Suez Environmental SA
Renault
U.S. Silica Company
Work highlights
- Secured a $2.67 billion settlement on behalf of employers and individuals with private health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield entities, as well as systemic injunctive relief that will change the landscape for competition in healthcare.
- Reached settlements with two of the defendants in broiler chicken litigation: a $14.75 million settlement with Perdue, and a $21 million settlement with Tyson Foods.
- Secured preliminary approval for a $90 million settlement in a groundbreaking case challenging Google’s 30% revenue share imposed on apps and in-app products sold on the Google Play Store.
Media, technology and telecoms > Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection) Tier 4
Hausfeld LLP fields a team of experienced plaintiff-side counsel in its technology and data breach team, involved in high profile cybersecurity and data privacy litigation seeking compensation for victims of data breaches and privacy violations. James Pizzirusso leads both the data breach, privacy, and consumer protection teams from Washington DC, appointed by courts to leadership positions in a number of successful class actions. In Philadelphia, Jeanine Kenney leverages longstanding public policy experience; San Francisco-based Megan Jones and DC-based Swathi Bojedla are also key names.Practice head(s):
James Pizzirusso
Other key lawyers:
Jeannine Kenney; Megan Jones; Swathi Bojedla
Key clients
A class of T-Mobile subscribers whose personal information was stolen by hackers in a data breach (In re: T-Mobile Customer Data Security Breach Litigation)
A class of hotel customers who were impacted by the Marriott data breach (In re Marriott International, Inc. Data Breach Litigation)
A class of ParkMobile app users whose personal information was stolen during a breach. (Baker v. ParkMobile LLC)
A proposed class of various lab customers whose personally identifiable information was compromised (In re American Medical Collection Agency, Inc., Customer Data Security Breach Litigation)
Multiple class action lawsuits that involve violations of Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
A class of plaintiffs whose private information was stolen from Enzo Biochem, Inc. during a data breach (Epstein v. Enzo Biochem, Inc. et al)
A class of plaintiffs whose private information was stolen from Highmark during a data breach (John Doe v. Highmark, Inc)
A class of plaintiffs whose private information was stolen from Independent Living Systems during a data breach (McMullen v. Independent Living Systems, LLC)
A class of plaintiffs whose private information was stolen from KeyBank National Association during a data breach (Brouty, et al. v. KeyBank National Association, et al.)
A class of plaintiffs affected by a data breach of NextGen Healthcare, Inc. (Miller v. NextGen Healthcare, Inc.)
A class of LastPass users whose highly sensitive data was affected by a data breach (Goldstein v. LastPass US LP)
A class of plaintiffs whose personally identifiable information was compromised by the TMX data breach (Kolstedt v. TMX Finance Corporate Services, Inc.)
A class of Webster Financial Corporation customers who were affected by a data breach. (Whelan, et al. v. Webster Financial Corporation, et al.)
Work highlights
- Acting as a member of the leadership team in a consolidated action asserting that ParkMobile was negligent in allowing attackers to access records of 21 million customers.
Hausfeld LLP > Firm Profile
Hausfeld is a leading disputes-only firm with 12 offices located throughout the US (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, DC) the UK (London), and continental Europe (Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Paris, and Stockholm). Our global reach means we can litigate in jurisdictions that suit our clients best. We are also experienced in mediation and arbitration.
Hausfeld brings a visionary approach to resolving claims, whether that is for a single client or a group working collectively. As a leader in pioneering legal actions for damages, Hausfeld innovates by pushing further – the firm tenaciously focuses on results, and achieves pragmatic conclusions. Hausfeld lawyers have achieved some of the largest landmark settlements and judgments in our areas of practice, often after hard-fought litigation against the biggest names in the legal market. Socially minded and a champion for the best corporate governance, our lawyers are at the forefront of the legal profession in improving access to justice for both individuals and businesses. That makes for a profoundly different law firm.
The Hausfeld team comprises highly experienced litigators with a proven track record in claimant litigation in the areas of:
- Antitrust/competition
- Commercial and financial disputes
- Environmental law
- Human rights
- Product liability
- Technology and data breach
Hausfeld’s clients include some of the world’s largest corporations in myriad industries, including current clients listed on the Fortune Global 500 and Forbes Global 2000. Hausfeld is reputed for its claimant-friendly, dynamic, entrepreneurial, and innovative approach to dispute resolution. For more information about the firm, including recent trial victories and landmark settlements, please visit www.hausfeld.com.
- Antitrust > Civil litigation/class actions: plaintiff