Cerda v. Chicago Cubs: 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: 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.”
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.
In re 3M Combat Arms Earplug Products Liability Litigation: Trial counsel for a bellwether trial in the largest multidistrict litigation ever filed, where over 230,000 plaintiffs assert personal injury claims. Obtained complete defense verdict.