Varsity Brands Monopolization
Hartley LLP and its co-counsel reached an $82.5 million settlement Varsity Brands (consisting of Varsity Brands, LLC, Varsity Spirit, LLC, and Varsity Spirit Fashion & Supplies, LLC), its founder, Jeff Webb and Bain Capital for abusing its monopoly power in the market for cheer competitions. The settlement returns a substantial portion of the money Varsity took from its victim families and brings important structural changes to encourage competition.
Hartley LLP Settles Breach of Contract Case Against Inovio Pharmaceuticals
Hartley LLP settled under confidential terms an individual breach of contract case on behalf of BSL Pharma for multiples more than the client expected. This important case alleged Inovio Pharmaceuticals refused to honor its obligation to supply needle-free syringes, called Zetajets, to BLS, preventing innovative home testosterone treatment from becoming a reality.
Final Approval of JBS Beef Settlement
The $52.5 million settlement negotiated by Hartley LLP and its co-lead counsel for the direct purchaser class was the first in this sprawling, nationwide class action involving the cattle and beef industry and six different groups of plaintiffs was finally approved in the District of Minnesota.
Jackson Hewitt No-Poach Case Settlement Obtains Preliminary Approval
Hartley LLP and its co-lead counsel settled one of the only intra-brand no-poach antitrust case ever brought to a successful conclusion. In the face of several other similar cases being dismissed in other courts, Hartley LLP obtained a remarkable result for Jackson Hewitt tax preparers of full single damages in the settlement.
Icebreaker Settlement of $52.5 Million in Beef Case
Icebreaker Settlement of $52.5 Million in Beef Case
US Bank Wage and Hour Class Action Settles
US Bank loan originators were vindicated last month
Nearly $50 Million Obtained for Railroad Employees
Nearly $50 Million Obtained for Railroad Employees
Visa MC Interchange
Ground-breaking $6.3 billion settlement approved in Interchange case.
Bank of America Wage & Hour
Hartley LLP attorneys ultimately obtained a $73 million dollar settlement for the class members.
Capacitors
$600 million recovered for U.S. companies after remaining Defendant settled on last day of trial.
Aftermarket Automotive Lights
Recovered more than $53 million in settlements for the class
NCTI
Hartley LLP attorneys obtained summary judgment in favor of class members on misrepresentations that NCTI students would receive preferential treatment when seeking jobs with AMR.
Aftermarket Sheet Metal Parts
Hartley LLP attorneys recovered more than $30 million from the Taiwan Defendants on behalf of United States companies.
Urethanes (Class)
Hard fought litigation commenced for several years before settlements were reached for over $33 million.
Urethanes (Opt Out)
Corporate plaintiffs recovered multiples more, pro rata, than class members.
Align Tech
Obtained a settlement that amounted to a 100% recovery for the class, with a value of more than $50 million in cash and non-cash relief.
NYP Hospital
Hartley LLP attorneys negotiated a settlement that got each of the residents a significant portion of their FICA taxes back from NYP.
