Cases
Representative Matters: Obtained dismissal after successfully arguing the opposition of the certification of a proposed 180,000 person consumer class action, which accused Kennedy Health System
its document processor of illegally overcharging patients millions of dollars for access to medical records.
Obtained an Order on behalf of the City of Reading, PA from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of PA voiding a Commonwealth Court ruling, thus allowing to st
the City's recycling user fee, which supported costs associated with the City's recycling program.
Involved in a substantial number of procurements in diverse industries, including transportation, telecommunications, media,
advertising, as well as representing educational
governmental entities. Said representations have included all aspects of said procurements, including litigation arising therefrom.
Substantial experience in the defense
litigation of class action claims in both federal
state court.
Represented a Fortune 500 manufacturer of chemicals
construction products in the defense of claims brought in one of the largest class actions ever filed, In re Asbestos School Litig., Master File No. 83-0268 (E.D. Pa.). The toxic-tort class action, brought on behalf of more than 35,000 plaintiffs, sought damages estimated in the billions of dollars, as well as equitable relief.
Represented manufacturer in nationwide class action suit brought on behalf of all building owners who lease or sublease their properties to federal agencies, Prince George Center v. U.S. Gypsum Co., et al., No. 5388 (Ct. Com. Pl. Phila. May Term, 1986). Plaintiffs sought damages
injunctive relief arising from the purported need to remove asbestos-containing construction products from more than 100,000 properties.
Defense of class claims brought against construction product
chemical manufacturer on behalf of all colleges
universities across the United States, Central Wesleyan College v. W.R. Grace & Co., et al., C.A. No. 2:87-1860-2 (D.S.C),
in a statewide class action brought on behalf of all Michigan school districts, Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit v. Celotex Corp., C.A. No. 84-42634 NP (Cir.Ct. Mich.).
Defended claims brought in federal
state courts by individual property owners in cases frequently involving 200-300 buildings, e.g., Catasagua Area School Dist. v. Raymark Industries, Inc. ., No. 85-3743 (E.D. Pa.),
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania v. W.R. Grace & Co., No. 2497 (Ct. Com. Pl. Phila. Oct. Term, 1985).
Member of a national committee
class-action subcommittee responsible for coordination
direction of litigation in more than 150 cases, both class actions
individual lawsuits, brought in forums across the country arising from claims brought for abatement of asbestos-containing building products.
Represented the housing authority of a major city in the defense of a class action brought on behalf of approximately 100,000 public-housing residents against various governmental agencies
lead-paint manufacturers that seeks more than $30 million in damages as well as injunctive relief arising from the alleged presence of lead-based paint in over 5,000 public-housing residences. Hurt v. Philadelphia Housing Auth. C.A. No. 91-4746 (E.D. Pa).
Represented the housing authority in a major city in the defense of a class action in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas involving Jackie McDowell v. Philadelphia Housing Authority, Civil Action No. 97-2302, US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Represented the Pennsylvania Treasurer in a class action in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas In re Sheriff's Excess Proceeds Litigation, March Term, 2011, No. 1103-01141, May Term, 2011, No. 1105-0387.
Representing the public housing authority of a suburban county in a class action brought by Section 8 tenants seeking injunctive
declaratory relief from the alleged presence of lead-based paint in Section 8 housing.
Represented the department of human services of a major city,
am representing a state, in class actions regarding the provision of child welfare services.
Extensive experience in both the successful defense
prosecution of major antitrust
securities class action suits in the U.S. district courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Middle District of Pennsylvania, the Southern District of New York, the District of Maryl
, the Northern District of Georgia, the Southern District of Florida, the Western District of Tennessee
the Southern District of Texas. Cases include: In re Craftmatic Securities Litig., Master File No. 88-4530 (E.D. Pa.)
In re O'Brien Energy Systems Securities Litig., Master File No. 89-8089 (E.D. Pa.)
In re Corrugated Container Antitrust Litig., ISADL No. 310 (S.D. Tex.)
In re Fine Paper Antitrust Litig. MDL No. 323 (E.D. Pa.).
Representing a major securities brokerage firm in state securities litigation in which the lower court's dismissal of the complaint was affirmed first by the state superior court
recently by the state supreme court.
Provide antitrust counseling
representation to various clients, including a major women's designer sportswear manufacturer, independent networkers of sporting events, a manufacturer of well-known watches, soda
beer distributors,
franchisees in numerous industries including the hotel
food industries.
Represent public companies in class action securities litigation involving the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
SEC Rules 3b-6, 10b-5, 14a-9
174.
Negotiate
draft contracts in various entertainment law matters.
Represent c
idates for federal, state
local office in election law proceedings.
