With more than two decades of experience, we have subject matter expertise that spans the full range of mass litigation practice areas. View recent highlights below for each practice area.
Antitrust Cases
Data Breach Settlements and Incident Response
Discrimination
Environmental
Financial
Government
Insurance and Healthcare
Product Liability
Securities
Telecommunications
Wage & Hour
Antitrust Cases
Epiq has administered several significant and far-reaching antitrust settlements in U.S. history. These settlements can be difficult to navigate, involving significant calculations funds, complex award allocations and class members that span corporations to consumers. We champion the entire administration and guide clients through the complexities unique to this type of settlement.
Past highlights include:
- Sixteen separate state settlements against a Fortune 50 company
- Lorazepam & Clorazepate Price-Fixing Settlement
- In Re International Air Transportation Surcharge Antitrust Litigation
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Data Breach Settlements and Incident Response
Having administered the top five data breach settlements to date, Epiq Systems also has experience second-to-none in delivering fast, accurate notification and administration services these complex cases demand.
Epiq also offers a full suite of incident response services providing clear and appropriate notification to affected individuals immediately after a breach. Our seasoned team of professionals works with all parties involved to develop a customized solution in response to the breach, focused on controlling costs and reducing risk of future litigation.
Past highlights include:
- Fortune 50 pharmaceutical company
- $12B automobile financier
- Nationally renowned research hospital
- $10B health insurer
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Discrimination
Epiq Systems approaches discrimination settlements with heightened sensitivity and awareness for class members.
Past highlights include:
- Hartman v. Powell
- Archuleta v. United States
- Pigford v. Vilsack
Environmental
Environmental settlement cases can last years if not decades. Locating the class members can also be tricky as many are typically not found in pre-existing databases.
Epiq Systems has the expertise and resources to successfully manage the claims process and locate class members in a cost effective, timely manner. We utilize a variety of creative and effective avenues to reach the intended class beyond the traditional, such as grassroots efforts and door-to-door canvassing.
Past highlights include:
- Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Judgment
- Brasher v NSRC
- Train Derailment Settlement
Financial
Litigation against financial institutions is on the rise, given the scrutiny and focus on predatory and subprime lending practices as well as the recent legislation against credit card companies. Epiq has administered numerous settlements in this category involving both predatory and subprime lending, along with payday loans, credit card transaction fees and rate structures.
Past highlights include:
- PGE Trojan Refund
- Mangone v First USA
- Garnett v. Bank of America Settlement
- Wicon v. Cardservice Settlement
Government
Oftentimes, litigation against and special projects for government entities results in major, landmark efforts to resolve a significant alleged injustice against a group of constituents. It requires a strong command of complex workflows and meticulous organization to administer cases of this magnitude.
We have worked with state and federal entities in Washington, DC, and across the country on very significant, high-profile matters, including:
- DTV Converter Box Coupon Program
- Pigford v Vilsack Settlement
- SEC’s Fair Fund distribution efforts
- FTC Redress Matters
Insurance and Healthcare
Settlements in the insurance and healthcare sectors are often extremely intricate to work with. Our proprietary software, ClaimsMatrix™, easily handles the massive amount of transactions and associated codes from a variety of legacy platforms commonly used in these industries. We have unparalleled expertise and best practices for data-mining and data-cleansing techniques, claim review, coding and intake and document digitalization.
Past highlights include:
- Alexander v. Nationwide
- Wilson v MassMutual
- CIGNA Physicians
Product Liability
Epiq has administered product liability settlements since the 1990’s. We work closely with all parties to ensure precise understanding of the settlement requirements, stakeholder expectations and brand protection.
We act as a neutral party ensuring the administration is carried out according to the settlement terms and provide transparency so everyone has visibility into the process.
Past highlights include:
- Meckstroth v. Toyota Motor Sales USA, et al
- Motorola V710 VZW Settlement
- LP Inner-Seal Siding
- Major Pharmaceutical Settlement
Securities
Epiq Systems provides superior technology to handle the most elaborate cases involving insider trading, stock manipulation and embezzlement. Our proprietary software, ClaimsMatrix™, is fully scalable and customizable for multiple types of commodities and currencies, and features an exceedingly rigid security architecture.
Past highlights include:
- Royal Dutch Shell Non-US Residents Securities Settlement
- General Motors Corp. Securities & Derivatives Litigation
- Securities and Exchange Commission v. American International Group, Inc.
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Telecommunications
Epiq has administered some of the most complex and data-rich settlements involving allegations of consumer abuse in this space.
Past highlights include:
- Beattie v. CenturyTel
- Wagner v. Tracfone
- Cambell v. AirTouch Cellular, et al.
- Opperman v. Cellco Partnership
- MCI Non-Subscriber Telephone Rates Litigation
Wage & Hour
Epiq Systems employs a unique approach to wage & hour settlements, maximizing every dollar spent by utilizing a dedicated and skilled team from across the organization. We execute every wage & hour settlement accurately ensuring top-notch quality for every project.
Past highlights include:
- COLA Settlement
- NTEU v. The United States of America
- Lopez, et al. v. Lowes Home Improvement