Polyester Staple Antitrust Litigation
A class of direct purchasers accused the four major polyester staple fiber producers of conspiring to raise prices over several years.
S&M Farm Supply v. Pharmacia Company and Monsanto Company
A putative class of direct purchasers of glyphosate-based and paraquat-based herbicides alleged a price-fixing conspiracy between the defendant, Monsanto Company (a subsidiary of Pharmacia at the time of the lawsuit…
Thales Avionics, Inc. v. Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation
Thales Avionics, Inc. alleged that Panasonic Avionics Corporation, formerly Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation, had engaged in predatory pricing with respect to in-flight entertainment systems.
Union Pacific–Southern Pacific Railroad Merger
The Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads completed a $5.4 billion merger that created the largest railroad network in the United States.
Verdin v. R&B Falcon Drilling, U.S.A., Inc., et al.
Major firms in the international offshore drilling industry were accused of fixing wages and other compensation for their offshore employees in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act.
Benefits Offered by Early Versions of a High-Technology Product
In a nationwide class action, defense counsel retained Cornerstone Research and two economic experts to determine whether common evidence could address misrepresentation allegations.
Brokerage Company Advertising
In a class action involving a brokerage company, the plaintiffs alleged that they had experienced delays in accessing the brokerage system and executing trades.
Class Action Related to Discounting of Prices in Healthcare Products and Services
Cornerstone Research worked with a marketing professor to analyze whether the defendant’s everyday discounting of prices allegedly misled consumers.
Computer Hardware Product Features
In several class actions involving a computer hardware manufacturer, the plaintiffs alleged that the manufacturer had misrepresented one of the product’s features.
Customer Satisfaction and Effectiveness of Residential Building Products
In a class action suit, the plaintiffs alleged that the manufacturer’s windows were susceptible to certain types of leaks.
Disclosure of Transaction Fees
In multiple class actions against a large financial institution, the plaintiffs alleged that the defendant failed to disclose adequate information regarding the fees it charged on certain types of transactions.
Effectiveness of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials in Recreational Vehicles
Defense counsel retained a Cornerstone Research expert to identify factors that could affect the plaintiff’s sales, market share, and profitability.
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