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Class Actions
We have represented a number of defendants in class action litigation in various areas, including mass tort and securities litigation. Recent representations include:
In re: Kaiser Plant Explosion (settled). Represented Manpower, Inc. in eighty suits, including over fifty class actions, alleging over $350 million in property damage and tens of millions in injury claims arising out of the Kaiser plant explosion.
Amedisys Securities Class Action (settled). Represented Amedisys, Inc. in class action securities litigation. Obtained the reversal of class certification decision in the United States Fifth Circuit.
U.S. Unwired Securities Class Action. Represented U.S. Unwired in defense of securities class action and derivative action.
James Minge V. Robert Cohen, et al. Represented TransGlobe Energy Corporation in class action litigation where plaintiff claimed that he was fraudulently induced to buy TransGlobe stock; obtained dismissal of client based on lack of personal jurisdiction.
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