Brian Wojcik
Senior Analyst
B.S. in Economics and Statistics, University of Michigan
734.214.2230
Brian Wojcik joined applEcon in May 2009 after earning his B.S. in Economics and Statistics from the University of Michigan. During his time at applEcon, Brian has applied his research, data processing, and analysis skills to cases involving consumer electronics, in-store promotions, and manufacturing technologies, among other industries. In addition, Brian leverages his knowledge of IT to support applEcon’s computing infrastructure. Brian was promoted to Senior Analyst in October 2014.
Consulting Experience
Datel Holdings Ltd. et al. v. Microsoft Corporation
Antitrust, Liability
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Gamers will retain access to aftermarket peripheral devices for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 video game console as a result of a settlement between Microsoft and Datel. Owners of Datel memory units were surprised to find, that a required software patch for Xbox 360 rendered their Datel gaming…
In re: TFT-LCD (Flat Panel) Antitrust Litigation
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…
CRT Class Certification
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…
Dial Corp. et al. v. News Corp. et al. (1)
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…
In re: Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Antitrust Litigation
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…
Pro‑Sys Consultants Ltd. v. Microsoft Corporation
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…
Red Lion Medical Safety, Inc. et al. v. General Electric Company
Antitrust, Liability, Damages Analysis
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Seventeen companies sued General Electric (“GE”), alleging that GE engaged in anticompetitive conduct in the sale of refurbished anesthesia machines and the servicing of all GE anesthesia machines. Following a seven-day trial, a unanimous jury awarded plaintiffs damages of $43,083,344, finding that GE violated Sections 1…