Consumer Protection Law

As fraud becomes more and more sophisticated, so must the tools for fighting it. K&W takes an aggressive and focused approach to investigating consumer fraud. By collaborating with some of the country’s top experts, as well as using an aggressive approach to complex and multidistrict litigation, we leave no stone unturned. Unfortunately, dishonest companies are sometimes amongst the nation’s most profitable. Today, it is easy for large companies to take advantage of their customers. We are a leader in using class actions to combat small frauds on behalf of a large number of individuals, and we often partner with law firms who share our passion. K&W is instrumental in uncovering the latest schemes aimed at consumers. Whether it is misrepresenting the quality of products, not delivering goods as promised, or taking advantage of the vulnerable, new frauds are always emerging; however, as consumer fraud evolves, so do we.

Representative Cases:

  • In re Metformin Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, No. 2:20-cv-2324-MCA-MAH (D.N.J. 2020), (Leadership counsel in consumer fraud/warranty class action on behalf of purchasers of contaminated metformin) (pharmaceutical).
  • In re Valsartan Prods. Liab. Litig., MDL No. 2875 (D.N.J. 2019), (Co-lead counsel for the MDL and in certified litigation classes for consumers and TPPs involving contaminated Valsartan) (pharmaceutical).
  • In re Dollar General Motor Oil Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, MDL No. 2709 (W.D. Mo. 2016), (Lead counsel in multi-district consumer fraud and breach of implied warranties class actions against Dollar General for its marketing and sale of obsolete motor oil) (manufactured goods).
  • In re Intuniv Antitrust Litigation, 1:16-cv-12396 (D. Mass. 2016), (Co-lead counsel in a multi-million-dollar pay-for-delay class action brought on behalf of consumer purchasers of Intuniv®) (antitrust, pharmaceutical).
  • Barba v. Shire U.S., Inc., et al., No. 13–21158–CIV (S.D. Fla. 2013), (Lead counsel in a pay-for-delay class action reaching a multi-million-dollar settlement on behalf of consumer purchasers of Adderall XR) (antitrust, pharmaceutical).
  • Kardonick v. Citibank, No. 10-23023 (S.D. Fla. 2010), (Co-lead counsel for Louisiana case in a class action settlement brought on behalf of Citibank customers who purchased credit card payment protection) (financial services).
  • Kardonick v. Chase Bank, No. 10-23235 (S.D. Fla. 2010), (Co-lead counsel for Louisiana case in class action settlement brought on behalf of Chase customers who purchased credit card payment protection) (financial services).
  • Waxler v. Trinity Marine Products, et al., No. 49-741 (25th JDC, La. 2010), (Co-lead counsel in a multi-million-dollar class action settlement against barge manufacturers for defective interior coating of barges) (commercial, marine).
  • In re Cox Enterprises, Inc., Set-Top Cable Television Box Antitrust Litigation, MDL 2048 (W.D. Okla. 2009), (Co-lead counsel in multi-district antitrust class action against Cox Communications for its illegal tying actions associated with its lease of set-top boxes), (antitrust).
  • In re Budeprion XL Sales and Marketing Litigation, MDL 2107, (E.D. Pa. 2009) (Lead counsel in a national MDL brought against Teva Pharma and Impax Pharma for consumer fraud in the marketing of a generic formulation of Wellbutrin XL®) (pharmaceutical).
  • Shaffer v. Continental Casualty, No. 06-2335 (C.D. Cal. 2006), (Lead counsel in national class action settlement for the unfair marketing and sales practices in long term care insurance) (insurance).
  • Lemmings v. Second Chance Body Armor, No. CJ-2004-64 (Mayes County Dist. Ct., Okla. 2004), (Lead counsel in multi-million-dollar class settlement related to sale of faulty armored vests to police officers and others) (defective product).
  • In re Synthroid Marketing Litigation, MDL No. 1182, 264 F.3d 712 (7th Cir. 2001), (Co-lead counsel in $89 million national class action settlement granted final approval and affirmed on appeal) (pharmaceuticals).
  • Talalai v. Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., MID-L-8839-OOMT, Mass Tort 259 (N.J. Super. Law Div. 2000), (Lead counsel in a multi-million-dollar national class settlement on behalf of Cooper Tire purchasers) (manufactured goods).
  • Milkman v. American Travelers Life Ins. Co., No. 3775 (Ct. Common Pleas, 1st Judicial Dist., Pa. 2000), (Lead counsel, in multi-million-dollar national class settlement on behalf of long term care and home health care policyholders) (insurance).
  • Jorgenson v. Agway, Inc., No. A3-00-59 (D.N.D. 2000) (Co-lead counsel in multi-million-dollar settlement on behalf of over ninety individual sunflower growers) (agricultural).
  • Dumont v. Charles Schwab & Co., No. 99-2840 c/w 99-2841 (E.D. La. 1999), (Co-lead counsel in a multi-million-dollar settlement of certified national class of Schwab customers) (financial services).
  • Wallace v. American Agrisurance, No. LR-C-99-669 (E.D. Ark.1999), (Lead counsel in a multi-million-dollar national class settlement on behalf of rice growers holding CRC policies) (agricultural, insurance).
  • Hanson v. Acceleration Life Ins. Co., No. 3:97-152 (D.N.D. 1997), Lead counsel in a multi-million-dollar national class settlement on behalf of long term care policyholders) (insurance).
  • Tompkins v. BASF, No. 96-59 (Traill County, N.D. 1996), (Lead counsel in a multi-million-dollar settlement on behalf of agricultural product purchasers) (agriculture).
  • Bonilla v. Trebol Motors, No. 92-1795 (D.P.R. 1992), (Co-lead counsel in $129.5 million class action verdict affirmed in part and reversed in part on appeal, settled as to all parties) (RICO).

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