- Representation of Technology Company in Putative Nationwide Class Action Involving Lanham Act Claims
- Representation of National Bank in Putative Class Action Involving National Homeowner Forbearance Program
Represented national bank and subsidiaries in a putative nationwide class action involving a national homeowner forbearance program, alleging that the bank enrolled thousands of troubled homeowners in the program without the borrowers’ consent in order to receive incentive fees. The federal district court denied class certification.
- Represented National Bank in Class Action for Alleged Systemic Violations of Bankruptcy Code and Damages to Chapter 13 Debtors
Represented national bank in a putative nationwide class action in bankruptcy court for alleged systemic violations of Bankruptcy Code and actual and punitive damages to Chapter 13 debtors. Class certification denied by the bankruptcy court.
- Representation of National Bank in Class Action Involving Various Mortgage Fraud Claims
Represented national bank in a class action involving hundreds of plaintiffs with various mortgage fraud claims resulting in the settlement class.
- Carefully Calculated and Integrated Legal Maneuvering Resolves Litigation on Many Fronts
Where we started: In a recent multi-layered matter, we represented a company that purchased residential solar arrays after the business venture failed. The company faced lawsuits by and against taxing authorities and civil litigation with other companies. Our lawyers handled the representation in both the administrative and court proceedings. Our strategy – plus more: WhileMore
- Persistence and a Lean, Long-Term Strategy Made the Difference in Opening the Way for Charter Schools in New Orleans
Where we started: When Hurricane Katrina devastated the City of New Orleans, it destroyed most of the city’s public-school buildings. The planned rebuilding of the city’s education system included a prominent role for charter schools – a watershed moment for primary and secondary education in Louisiana. Teachers’ unions opposed the plan because charter schools replacedMore
- Represented a catastrophic insurance adjuster in nearly 200 Hurricane Katrina-related individual and mass actions
Represented a catastrophic insurance adjusting company in nearly 200 Hurricane Katrina-related individual and mass actions involving various claims including RICO, fraud, contract, and negligence claims. A successful partial summary judgment led to the dismissal of fraud and other claims against the client, and the extra-contractual and punitive damages claims were voluntarily dismissed. The client wasMore
- Represented a government contractor in multidistrict litigation alleging formaldehyde exposure
Represented a government contractor in multidistrict litigation, where the 3,601 named plaintiffs in the 31 putative class actions sought damages against numerous defendants for alleged formaldehyde exposure as a result of residing in emergency housing units provided by FEMA in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Alabama after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Numerous jurisdictional and other motionsMore
- Represented a life insurer in a national putative class action alleging improper insurance sales practices, misrepresentation, and breach of contract
Represented a life insurer in a national putative class action alleging improper insurance sales practices, misrepresentation, and breach of contract. This case is significant because remand to an unfavorable state court jurisdiction on a fraudulent joinder claim was denied. The case settled after the filing of a motion for summary judgment.
- Represented a mortgage servicer in a putative class action with multiple allegations
Represented a mortgage servicer in a putative class action alleging breach of contract, common law fraud and negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, negligence and gross negligence, common law bailment, violation of the Michigan Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and unjust enrichment with respect to the payment of private mortgage insurance. Remand was denied, andMore
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