Class Certification

applEcon had provided analysis in a range of industries pertaining to class certification and we understand the unique questions that arise in class certification proceedings. applEcon has extensive experience assessing common impact and determining the feasibility of measuring damages on a common, formulaic basis in light of product, firm, and industry characteristics. In particular, applEcon is familiar with the additional challenges presented in indirect purchaser cases. We have extensive experience measuring the pass-through of direct overcharges to indirect purchasers in a variety industries.

The Presbyterian Church of Sudan et al., v. Talisman Energy

Class Certification, Damages for Plaintiffs

U.S. Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York Two Sudanese tribes filed suit in U.S. Federal court alleging that Talisman, an oil company, granted Sudanese government forces the use of its oil field infrastructure, including airstrips, roads, and communications equipment, which the government forces used in air and ground attacks on the…

Antitrust, Liability, Causation, Damages, Class Certification for Plaintiffs

U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland applEcon was finishing a damages study for class action plaintiffs in an antitrust suit against Microsoft in California state court when an attempt was made to highjack the case. Microsoft and multi-district litigation (MDL) plaintiffs’ attorneys proposed a settlement of all U.S. antitrust claims in federal court. …

Antitrust, Damages Analysis, Class Certification

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California applEcon helped a class of U.S. consumers to obtain settlements totaling $1.082 billion from a cartel of manufacturers of liquid crystal display (LCD) panels. LCD panels are flat video displays used in computer monitors, laptop computers, and televisions. The nine manufacturers that comprised the cartel supplied…

Antitrust, Damages Analysis, Class Certification

U.S. Northern District of California Testimony from Dr. Janet Netz of applEcon assisted purchasers of cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions and computer monitors in obtaining a recommendation for class certification from the Interim Special Master who wrote: “Having undertaken a rigorous analysis of plaintiffs’ evidence (particularly, the reports of Dr. Netz), the Interim Special Master…

Antitrust, Monopolization, Damages Analysis, Class Certification

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Testimony by Professor Jeffrey MacKie-Mason of applEcon assisted packaged goods manufacturers to obtain class certification in a lawsuit alleging monopolization of the market for third party in-store promotions by News America Marketing (“News”). News buys exclusive access to at-shelf space from retailers, and sells at-shelf…

Antitrust, Damages Analysis, Class Certification

U.S. Northern District of California Testimony from Dr. Janet Netz of applEcon assisted purchasers of cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions and computer monitors to obtain cash settlements totaling $563 million from seven CRT manufacturers. applEcon supported class counsel throughout the legal process, submitting nine expert reports related to class certification, antitrust liability, damages, and other…

Antitrust, Liability, Causation, Damages, Class Certification for Plaintiffs

Supreme Court of Canada Microsoft settled with indirect purchasers of Microsoft software in Canada for CAD $517 million in Pro-Sys Consultants Ltd. and Neil Godfrey v. Microsoft Corporation and Microsoft Canada Co. Class Members who are non-volume licensees will receive cash payments and volume licensees will receive volume licensee vouchers. Pro-Sys Consultants Ltd. v. Microsoft was filed in…

Antitrust, Liability, Causation, Damages, Class Certification for Plaintiffs

U.S. vs. Microsoft concluded that Microsoft had exercised power over PC operating system prices, but awarded no damages to consumers. Consumers in seven states received over $1.6 billion in settlements from Microsoft from antitrust suits that relied on applEcon for its liability and damages expertise. applEcon’s first and largest state case on behalf of consumers…

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