Cerda v. Chicago Cubs: Second chair trial counsel for the Chicago Cubs in an Americans with Disabilities Act dispute regarding accessible seating after renovations at historic Wrigley Field. After a hotly contested one week bench trial, the Court found for the Cubs on all claims. The victory was recognized as a “Litigator of the Week” runner-up by The American Lawyer.
Downing v. Abbott Laboratories: Trial counsel for Abbott Laboratories in an employment discrimination lawsuit. After a two week jury trial, the jury unanimously found for Abbott on all eight of Plaintiff’s claims. The trial team was featured in The American Lawyer's “Litigator of the Week” (“Kirkland Trial Team That Fought Off … Racial Discrimination Claims”). The Seventh Circuit affirmed the verdict and the district court's decision on all counts.
Plastic Reclamation Partners v. MRC Polymers: Counsel for plaintiff Plastic Reclamation Partners in dispute alleging sellers committed fraud in sale of plastic recycling technology.
Exactech Polyethylene Orthopedic Device Litigation (MDL): Counsel for TPG Inc. in nationwide mass tort alleging TPG portfolio company, Exactech, designed and manufactured defective knee, hip, and ankle implants.
In re Broiler Chicken Antitrust Litigation: Counsel for Sanderson Farms in putative antitrust class actions brought by direct and indirect poultry purchasers as well as dozens of additional direct action poultry purchasers alleging conspiracy to reduce output and raise prices of broiler chickens.
City of St. Louis v. Los Angeles Rams: Counsel defending Rams and its owner in action challenging team’s relocation to Los Angeles.
Tonti v. Avee Laboratories: Counsel securing dismissal on summary judgment and affirmance on appeal in insurance fraud case brought by alleged “whistleblower” under the California Insurance Fraud Prevention Act.
