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Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed claims against our client following the submission of the motion to dismiss, and continue to litigate against the remaining defendants.{{ FIELD }}Representing a large technology company in putative class action alleging privacy violations in connection with AI functions in its consumer products{{ FIELD }}Representing a large technology company in investigations and litigation to combat phishing and other cyber threats{{ FIELD }}Under former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, led an all-women team in an independent investigation of allegations of sexual misconduct and verbal and emotional abuse in women's professional soccer, commissioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation. The year-long investigation culminated in a public report and recommendations for systemic reform, which the Federation has begun to implement.{{ FIELD }}Representing a multinational payment processor in putative consumer fraud class actions alleging claims for treble damages arising out of transaction fees{{ FIELD }}Representing a multinational power company in putative consumer class actions challenging the reasonableness of its rates{{ FIELD }}Conducted investigation concerning allegations of executive bias and retaliation at a large auto manufacturer{{ FIELD }}Conducted an investigation and cultural review at a large multinational corporation stemming from allegations of misconduct by a senior executive{{ FIELD }}Represented a large technology company in litigation filed against Russian cybercriminals operating a botnet that employed blockchain technology. Following a year of litigation--in which the defendants appeared--won terminating and monetary sanctions that the Court applied jointly and severally against the defendants and their counsel{{ FIELD }}Representing a large financial institution in purported class action litigations alleging antitrust and other claims in connection with LIBOR{{ FIELD }}Representing Petersen Energia Inversora, S.A.U., Petersen Energia, S.A.U., and Eton Park Capital Management in litigation in the Southern District of New York against the Argentine Republic and YPF, S.A., alleging claims for breach of contract and promissory estoppel arising from defendants’ failure to comply with their tender offer requirements in connection with Argentina's expropriation of YPF.{{ FIELD }}Representing HSBC in three multidistrict class action litigations in the Southern District of New York alleging claims under the Commodity Exchange Act and the Sherman Antitrust Act for purported manipulation of the precious metals markets{{ FIELD }}Representing The RealReal in various matters in state and federal court, including in litigation brought by Chanel, Inc. in the Southern District of New York alleging counterfeiting and false advertising claims{{ FIELD }}Represented The New York Times in a libel case dismissed on summary judgment{{ FIELD }}Represented HSBC at trial in employment litigation brought by former executive alleging retaliation in connection with reports of alleged sexual harassment and other misconduct, winning a defense verdict after less than two hours of jury deliberation{{ FIELD }}Representing and advising a leading hedge fund and its leadership in various regulatory investigations, including an SEC insider trading investigation that resulted in no action{{ FIELD }}Represented DraftKings in litigation, regulatory, and state legislative challenges to the legality of its online fantasy sports games{{ FIELD }}Represented a class of AIG shareholders in an $80 billion litigation against the United States government challenging the legality of the government’s takeover of AIG, from the filing of the complaint to a successful verdict following an eight-week trial{{ FIELD }}Represented the National Basketball Players Association in an historic antitrust suit against the NBA{{ FIELD }}Represented Barclays in various regulatory and litigation matters related to Libor and ISDAFIX benchmark rates{{ FIELD }}Represented a privately held healthcare technology company in DOJ and SEC investigations of statements the company made while raising capital{{ FIELD }}Laura Harris’s practice focuses on the intersection between complex litigation and white-collar investigations.  She has litigated on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants in the financial services, technology, and energy industries, with a particular focus on commercial, antitrust, market manipulation, and securities fraud litigation. \nHer investigations experience includes matters in a variety of industries and financial markets. She has represented corporate and individual clients before the Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, and state attorneys general.\nLaura’s practice also includes First Amendment and intellectual property litigation on behalf of media and fashion industry clients.\nLaura clerked for Judge Lewis A. Kaplan of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. In law school, she served as Managing Editor of the Stanford Law Review and was a semi-finalist in the Marion Rice Kirkwood Memorial Moot Court competition.  Before law school, she worked on foreign and defense policy in Washington, D.C. Partner Super Lawyers New York-Metro Rising Stars 2015-2020 Columbia University Columbia University School of Law Stanford University Stanford Law School U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York New York Law Clerk, Hon. Lewis A. Kaplan, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Represented financial technology company in purported multi-defendant class action asserting claims under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA). Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed claims against our client following the submission of the motion to dismiss, and continue to litigate against the remaining defendants. Representing a large technology company in putative class action alleging privacy violations in connection with AI functions in its consumer products Representing a large technology company in investigations and litigation to combat phishing and other cyber threats Under former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, led an all-women team in an independent investigation of allegations of sexual misconduct and verbal and emotional abuse in women's professional soccer, commissioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation. The year-long investigation culminated in a public report and recommendations for systemic reform, which the Federation has begun to implement. Representing a multinational payment processor in putative consumer fraud class actions alleging claims for treble damages arising out of transaction fees Representing a multinational power company in putative consumer class actions challenging the reasonableness of its rates Conducted investigation concerning allegations of executive bias and retaliation at a large auto manufacturer Conducted an investigation and cultural review at a large multinational corporation stemming from allegations of misconduct by a senior executive Represented a large technology company in litigation filed against Russian cybercriminals operating a botnet that employed blockchain technology. Following a year of litigation--in which the defendants appeared--won terminating and monetary sanctions that the Court applied jointly and severally against the defendants and their counsel Representing a large financial institution in purported class action litigations alleging antitrust and other claims in connection with LIBOR Representing Petersen Energia Inversora, S.A.U., Petersen Energia, S.A.U., and Eton Park Capital Management in litigation in the Southern District of New York against the Argentine Republic and YPF, S.A., alleging claims for breach of contract and promissory estoppel arising from defendants’ failure to comply with their tender offer requirements in connection with Argentina's expropriation of YPF. Representing HSBC in three multidistrict class action litigations in the Southern District of New York alleging claims under the Commodity Exchange Act and the Sherman Antitrust Act for purported manipulation of the precious metals markets Representing The RealReal in various matters in state and federal court, including in litigation brought by Chanel, Inc. in the Southern District of New York alleging counterfeiting and false advertising claims Represented The New York Times in a libel case dismissed on summary judgment Represented HSBC at trial in employment litigation brought by former executive alleging retaliation in connection with reports of alleged sexual harassment and other misconduct, winning a defense verdict after less than two hours of jury deliberation Representing and advising a leading hedge fund and its leadership in various regulatory investigations, including an SEC insider trading investigation that resulted in no action Represented DraftKings in litigation, regulatory, and state legislative challenges to the legality of its online fantasy sports games Represented a class of AIG shareholders in an $80 billion litigation against the United States government challenging the legality of the government’s takeover of AIG, from the filing of the complaint to a successful verdict following an eight-week trial Represented the National Basketball Players Association in an historic antitrust suit against the NBA Represented Barclays in various regulatory and litigation matters related to Libor and ISDAFIX benchmark rates Represented a privately held healthcare technology company in DOJ and SEC investigations of statements the company made while raising capital","searchable_name":"Laura Harris","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":442344,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":664,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eStewart Haskins specializes in defending class actions and other complex commercial litigation, particularly cases involving consumers and data privacy issues. 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Berger v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 741 F.3d 1061 (9th Cir. 2014) (affirming denial of class certification).{{ FIELD }}Won a motion to compel arbitration in a putative nationwide class action filed in California alleging claims under the TCPA. Missaghi v. The Coca-Cola Company, Central District of California (Los Angeles Division), Case No. 2:12-cv-07472-SJO.{{ FIELD }}Won summary judgment for a defendant health insurer in a TCPA class action. Phillip Long Dang, D.C., P.C. v. XLHealth Corp., Case No. 1:09-cv-1076, 2011 WL 553826 (N.D. Ga. Feb. 7, 2011) (fax inviting doctors to a seminar was “informational” and not an “advertisement”).{{ FIELD }}Goldstein v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 609 F.Supp.2d 1340 (N.D. Ga. 2009).{{ FIELD }}Won summary judgment and mooted plaintiff’s pending motion for class certification in a case challenging Home Depot’s collection of permit fees in connection with the installation of water heaters. See Willard v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., No. 5:09-cv-110/RS-MD, 2009 WL 4730644 (N.D. Fla. Dec. 7, 2009).{{ FIELD }}Won a motion to dismiss for NBC Universal in a purported class action that contended the defendant’s promotional game, which aired in connection with the popular game show Deal or No Deal, constituted illegal gambling under Georgia law. The Georgia Supreme Court rejected the plaintiff’s claim and the case was dismissed. See Hardin v. NBC Universal, 283 Ga. 477 (2008).{{ FIELD }}Obtained a landmark order from the Seventh Circuit in a putative class action reversing remand and adopting defendant's argument that injunctive relief should be considered to determine the amount in controversy under CAFA. The Home Depot, Inc. v. Rickher, 2006 WL 1727749, (7th Cir. May 22, 2006). Upon remand, the district court later granted defendant summary judgment and the Seventh Circuit affirmed. Rickher v. Home Depot, Inc., 535 F.3d 661 (7th Cir. 2008).{{ FIELD }}Won an appeal that clarified the defendant's burden in removing cases under CAFA. Frederico v. The Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 507 F.3d 188 (3rd Cir. 2007) (affirming grant of motion to dismiss).{{ FIELD }}In a case of first impression in the Eighth Circuit, won an appeal which rejected the plaintiff's argument for expansion of a CAFA provision permitting interlocutory appeals from remand orders. Saab v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 469 F.3d 758 (8th Cir. 2006).{{ FIELD }}Defeated class certification in a case against an insurance company alleging class action claims involving use of non-OEM parts.Schwendeman v. USAA Insurance Co., 65 P.3d 1 (Wash. 2003) (affirming denial of class certification and clarifying the standard regarding the admissibility of expert opinions in class actions within Washington).{{ FIELD }}National consumer class action counsel for a Fortune 50 company.{{ FIELD }}Stewart Haskins specializes in defending class actions and other complex commercial litigation, particularly cases involving consumers and data privacy issues. As a partner in our nationally recognized Class Action practice, Stewart has successfully defended leading companies in hundreds of consumer class action suits across the country. He also regularly provides clients with counseling on privacy and consumer-related issues.\n\nStewart has extensive experience in all aspects of class action litigation, whether he is litigating complex jurisdictional issues, developing a winning case strategy or defeating class certification.\nThe removal of a case from state to federal court is the first step toward a successful resolution, and Stewart has litigated a wide variety of jurisdictional issues that arise in class actions. Stewart's primary goal in defending clients faced with class actions is the efficient disposition of the case, often by winning the early dismissal of the named plaintiff's claim. If a putative class action proceeds to the class certification stage, Stewart has substantial experience arguing class certification motions and defeating them in cases ranging from product liability claims to insurance services. And, if the case must be tried, Stewart has served as lead counsel in numerous jury trials of consumer and data privacy cases.\nAlso a member of our Data Security and Privacy practice, which Law360 selected as Privacy Practice Group of the Year 2016, Stewart has represented clients in high-profile class action litigation arising out of some of the largest data breach events in the country.\nFor nearly 20 years, Stewart also has defended a wide variety of class actions under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, including claims arising from faxes, text messages, collection calls and mobile marketing efforts. He has litigated such claims in state and federal courts, and has won significant victories for his clients in numerous TCPA cases.\nIn addition to representing clients in class action litigation, Stewart regularly provides compliance and counseling advice to clients to help them try to avoid litigation under the TCPA, CAN-SPAM and other data privacy and consumer protection statutes. S Stewart Haskins Partner 2016 Privacy Practice Group of the Year  Law360 Class Action Group of the Year  Law360, 2010 and 2012 University of Georgia University of Georgia School of Law Mercer University Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Georgia Georgia Court of Appeals Georgia Superior Court American Bar Association State Bar of Georgia Atlanta Bar Association Represented Home Depot in dozens of putative consumer class actions filed against Home Depot arising out of its widely publicized payment card data breach in late 2014. Successfully defended Home Depot against consumer fraud claims under California law arising out of a charge for an optional damage waiver. Berger v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 741 F.3d 1061 (9th Cir. 2014) (affirming denial of class certification). Won a motion to compel arbitration in a putative nationwide class action filed in California alleging claims under the TCPA. Missaghi v. The Coca-Cola Company, Central District of California (Los Angeles Division), Case No. 2:12-cv-07472-SJO. Won summary judgment for a defendant health insurer in a TCPA class action. Phillip Long Dang, D.C., P.C. v. XLHealth Corp., Case No. 1:09-cv-1076, 2011 WL 553826 (N.D. Ga. Feb. 7, 2011) (fax inviting doctors to a seminar was “informational” and not an “advertisement”). Goldstein v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 609 F.Supp.2d 1340 (N.D. Ga. 2009). Won summary judgment and mooted plaintiff’s pending motion for class certification in a case challenging Home Depot’s collection of permit fees in connection with the installation of water heaters. See Willard v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., No. 5:09-cv-110/RS-MD, 2009 WL 4730644 (N.D. Fla. Dec. 7, 2009). Won a motion to dismiss for NBC Universal in a purported class action that contended the defendant’s promotional game, which aired in connection with the popular game show Deal or No Deal, constituted illegal gambling under Georgia law. The Georgia Supreme Court rejected the plaintiff’s claim and the case was dismissed. See Hardin v. NBC Universal, 283 Ga. 477 (2008). Obtained a landmark order from the Seventh Circuit in a putative class action reversing remand and adopting defendant's argument that injunctive relief should be considered to determine the amount in controversy under CAFA. The Home Depot, Inc. v. Rickher, 2006 WL 1727749, (7th Cir. May 22, 2006). Upon remand, the district court later granted defendant summary judgment and the Seventh Circuit affirmed. Rickher v. Home Depot, Inc., 535 F.3d 661 (7th Cir. 2008). Won an appeal that clarified the defendant's burden in removing cases under CAFA. Frederico v. The Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 507 F.3d 188 (3rd Cir. 2007) (affirming grant of motion to dismiss). In a case of first impression in the Eighth Circuit, won an appeal which rejected the plaintiff's argument for expansion of a CAFA provision permitting interlocutory appeals from remand orders. Saab v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 469 F.3d 758 (8th Cir. 2006). Defeated class certification in a case against an insurance company alleging class action claims involving use of non-OEM parts.Schwendeman v. USAA Insurance Co., 65 P.3d 1 (Wash. 2003) (affirming denial of class certification and clarifying the standard regarding the admissibility of expert opinions in class actions within Washington). 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Hester, senior partner in our Government Advocacy practice, represents organizations being investigated by congressional committees and counsels businesses on crisis management. Quoting\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers USA\u003c/em\u003e, \u0026ldquo;\u0026lsquo;a deliberate, careful and creative thinker,\u0026rsquo; Ted Hester draws praise for his attention to detail and impressive grasp of the legal, business, political and public relations implications of situations.\u0026rdquo;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTed has represented a wide variety of clients that have received inquiries from Congress, including a number of investigations that have required the preparation and defense of corporate executives testifying before Congressional committees. His clients have included leading pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, financial institutions, accounting and consulting firms, oil industry and telecommunications companies, sports national governing bodies, automobile manufacturers and a major utility holding company. He gives advice and consultation to clients on working with Congress and government agencies. 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House and Senate committees in connection with investigations relating to the interaction of these companies with the FDA in the drug and device approval process, the disclosure by those companies of clinical trial data, their release of product performance data, their marketing practices, including drug pricing issues, off label use, direct-to-consumer advertising, and sampling programs, and their relationships with physicians, professional organizations and academic institutions.{{ FIELD }}Represented three sports national governing bodies in congressional investigations relating to allegations of sexual abuse.{{ FIELD }}Represented a national governing body in a House Oversight Committee investigation of its tax exempt status.{{ FIELD }}Represented a leading oil producer in its interaction with Congress relating to its response to a major oil spill at a deep water drilling site.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major utility holding company in an investigation by the House Energy and Commerce Committee of allegations of conflicts of interest between an industry association and an Executive agency.{{ FIELD }}Represented a global financial institution in connection with an investigation by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, regarding international tax matters.{{ FIELD }}Represented leading telecommunications companies in connection with congressional inquiries regarding the diverse issues of foreign intelligence surveillance and customer service issues.{{ FIELD }}Represented the Georgia Department of Agriculture in a congressional investigation relating to the presence of salmonella in peanut butter.{{ FIELD }}Represented a multinational pharmaceutical manufacturer in a House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee investigation relating to the safety of infant formula.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Big Four accounting firm in a Senate Finance Committee investigation of a University’s handling of federal funds.{{ FIELD }}Represented a global consulting firm in connection with an Oversight and Government Reform Committee investigation of executive compensation practices, and a House Financial Services Committee hearing on federal oversight of insurance.{{ FIELD }}Represented a health insurer in a Senate Commerce Committee investigation of out-of-network coverage.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major government contractor in connection with investigations of conflicts of interest at the National Institutes of Health by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services.{{ FIELD }}Represented a healthcare products manufacturer in connection with an investigation of active pharmaceutical ingredients imported from China.{{ FIELD }}Represented a beverage manufacturer in an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee inquiry relating to chemical or microbiological contamination.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Medicare insurance company in connection with a request for information from the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Aging Committee regarding marketing practices in the Medicare Advantage program.{{ FIELD }}Represented a nationwide retail grocery chain in an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee investigation of meat packaging.{{ FIELD }}Represented a medical device manufacturer in investigations relating to the use of its products in V.A. hospitals by both the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees.{{ FIELD }}Represented a property casualty insurance company in connection with a House Financial Services Committee investigation about insurance coverage issues growing out of losses sustained from Hurricane Katrina.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major parcel carrier before the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations relating to the shipment of counterfeit or unsafe pharmaceuticals ordered over the internet.{{ FIELD }}Represented Purdue Pharma in connection with five separate congressional hearings and a two-year investigation by the Government Accountability Office on the abuse and diversion of the company's pain medication, OxyContin®.{{ FIELD }}Represented Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. in connection with congressional investigations into rollover accidents by both the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.{{ FIELD }}Represented the Independent Review Committee of the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation in connection with investigations of the Foundation and the National Park Service by the Senate Finance Committee and the Department of the Interior Inspector General.{{ FIELD }}Represented a medical device manufacturer in a Senate Finance Committee investigation of Medicare reimbursement issues.{{ FIELD }}Represented the Georgia Amateur Athletic Foundation, the entity that organized Atlanta's bid for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in an investigation focused on the Olympic bid process.{{ FIELD }}Represented the nation's leading supplier of flu vaccine to healthcare providers in an investigation relating to the distribution of flu vaccine.{{ FIELD }}Ted Hester, senior partner in our Government Advocacy practice, represents organizations being investigated by congressional committees and counsels businesses on crisis management. Quoting Chambers USA, “‘a deliberate, careful and creative thinker,’ Ted Hester draws praise for his attention to detail and impressive grasp of the legal, business, political and public relations implications of situations.”\nTed has represented a wide variety of clients that have received inquiries from Congress, including a number of investigations that have required the preparation and defense of corporate executives testifying before Congressional committees. His clients have included leading pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, financial institutions, accounting and consulting firms, oil industry and telecommunications companies, sports national governing bodies, automobile manufacturers and a major utility holding company. He gives advice and consultation to clients on working with Congress and government agencies. More broadly, he helps clients prepare for and manage corporate crises, including crisis communications.\nChambers USA describes King \u0026amp; Spalding as “particularly prominent in the field of Congressional Investigations” and “always ‘spot on in its strategic advice.’” Ted has been recognized by Chambers USA as “one of the foremost congressional investigations experts in the market.” Quoting Chambers USA: \"He draws praise for his strategic nous, with clients commenting: \"He is phenomenal. He is fair, reasonable, compassionate, and incredibly pleasant, in addition to being intelligent, strategic and well-versed in the applicable subject matter.”\nTed has been recognized annually by both Chambers USA and The Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Theodore M Hester Partner University of Georgia University of Georgia School of Law Harvard University Harvard Law School District of Columbia Georgia American Bar Association District of Columbia Bar Board of Directors, Ethics Resource Center Board of Directors, Children's National Medical Center State Bar of Georgia (Out-of-State Representative, Board of Governors, 1991-1997 and President, Younger Lawyers Section, 1978-1979) National Association of Bond Lawyers (President, 1989-1990) Representation of Toyota in investigations and hearings by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee relating to allegations of unintended acceleration and recalls of certain vehicles with Takata air bag inflators. Provide advice and counsel with respect to congressional drug pricing investigations to leading pharmaceutical manufacturers and a preeminent industry consultant. Provide advice and counsel to a global electronics manufacturer in connection with congressional interest in safety recalls of its product. Represented numerous pharmaceutical and medical device companies before multiple House and Senate committees in connection with investigations relating to the interaction of these companies with the FDA in the drug and device approval process, the disclosure by those companies of clinical trial data, their release of product performance data, their marketing practices, including drug pricing issues, off label use, direct-to-consumer advertising, and sampling programs, and their relationships with physicians, professional organizations and academic institutions. Represented three sports national governing bodies in congressional investigations relating to allegations of sexual abuse. Represented a national governing body in a House Oversight Committee investigation of its tax exempt status. Represented a leading oil producer in its interaction with Congress relating to its response to a major oil spill at a deep water drilling site. Represented a major utility holding company in an investigation by the House Energy and Commerce Committee of allegations of conflicts of interest between an industry association and an Executive agency. Represented a global financial institution in connection with an investigation by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, regarding international tax matters. Represented leading telecommunications companies in connection with congressional inquiries regarding the diverse issues of foreign intelligence surveillance and customer service issues. Represented the Georgia Department of Agriculture in a congressional investigation relating to the presence of salmonella in peanut butter. Represented a multinational pharmaceutical manufacturer in a House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee investigation relating to the safety of infant formula. Represented a Big Four accounting firm in a Senate Finance Committee investigation of a University’s handling of federal funds. Represented a global consulting firm in connection with an Oversight and Government Reform Committee investigation of executive compensation practices, and a House Financial Services Committee hearing on federal oversight of insurance. Represented a health insurer in a Senate Commerce Committee investigation of out-of-network coverage. Represented a major government contractor in connection with investigations of conflicts of interest at the National Institutes of Health by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services. Represented a healthcare products manufacturer in connection with an investigation of active pharmaceutical ingredients imported from China. Represented a beverage manufacturer in an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee inquiry relating to chemical or microbiological contamination. Represented a Medicare insurance company in connection with a request for information from the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Aging Committee regarding marketing practices in the Medicare Advantage program. Represented a nationwide retail grocery chain in an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee investigation of meat packaging. Represented a medical device manufacturer in investigations relating to the use of its products in V.A. hospitals by both the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees. Represented a property casualty insurance company in connection with a House Financial Services Committee investigation about insurance coverage issues growing out of losses sustained from Hurricane Katrina. Represented a major parcel carrier before the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations relating to the shipment of counterfeit or unsafe pharmaceuticals ordered over the internet. Represented Purdue Pharma in connection with five separate congressional hearings and a two-year investigation by the Government Accountability Office on the abuse and diversion of the company's pain medication, OxyContin®. Represented Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. in connection with congressional investigations into rollover accidents by both the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. Represented the Independent Review Committee of the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation in connection with investigations of the Foundation and the National Park Service by the Senate Finance Committee and the Department of the Interior Inspector General. Represented a medical device manufacturer in a Senate Finance Committee investigation of Medicare reimbursement issues. Represented the Georgia Amateur Athletic Foundation, the entity that organized Atlanta's bid for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in an investigation focused on the Olympic bid process. Represented the nation's leading supplier of flu vaccine to healthcare providers in an investigation relating to the distribution of flu vaccine.","searchable_name":"Theodore M. 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Hooper's experience ranges from trials and arbitrations to mediations and settlements, and all stages of a case, from prelitigation to appeal.\u0026nbsp; John's clients include some of the world's largest manufacturers of automobiles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, building materials, tires, sporting goods and apparel as well as retailers, railroads, hedge funds, life insurance companies, private equity firms, banks and other financial services institutions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChambers noted that John Hooper is \u0026ldquo;24/7 responsive and very strategic\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;he thinks of end-game solutions in a way that other attorneys do not.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp; The Legal 500 United States has noted that, \"John Hooper in New York is 'strongly recommended to anyone seeking a practical approach to managing complex litigation matters, particularly those with national scope.\u0026rdquo; \u0026nbsp;John has just been recognized by the National Law Journal as one of its \u0026ldquo;50 Litigation Trailblazers\u0026rdquo; for his practice of advising multi-national clients on creating and implementing end game strategies in \"Viral Litigations\".\u0026nbsp; The American Lawyer has recognized his skills in the management and resolution of \"bet the company\" litigation and as a \"great master strategist.\"\u0026nbsp; He has been nominated to the BTI \"Client Service All-Star Team\" for multiple years.\u0026nbsp; He is also recognized in the Association of Corporate Counsel's 2014 Value Champion award.\u0026nbsp; The New York Law Journal stated that John Hooper \u0026ldquo;has worked on some of the most high-profile litigation matters in the last decade.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has also been appointed by the federal and state courts as a Special Master, Special Settlement Master and Special Arbitration Master. He has also been appointed as the Lead Defense Settlement Liaison Counsel in MDL and other federal and state class and mass actions.\u0026nbsp; He is a member of the Academy of Court Appointed Special Masters. John is a frequent speaker in the United States and Canada on topics related to class and mass actions.\u003c/p\u003e","slug":"john-hooper","email":"jhooper@kslaw.com","phone":"","matters":["\u003cp\u003eOn June 12 ,2017, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida preliminarily approved a class action settlement with Toyota and the class involving over 9 million class members in \u003cu\u003eIn re: Takata Airbag Products Liability Litigation\u003c/u\u003e, 15-02599-MD-MORENO (S.D. Fla.). The Court also preliminarily approved class action settlements with three other defendant automobile manufacturers.\u0026nbsp; The settlements include a novel outreach program, out-of-pocket claims process, rental car/loaner program and a residual distribution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObtained dismissals from over 20 putative class actions using a proffer strategy on behalf of herbal supplement manufacturer and retailer.\u0026nbsp; Plaintiffs alleged that certain herbal supplements did not contain the ingredients listed and asserted consumer fraud claims. Eight of the dismissals were obtained before the cases were consolidated.\u0026nbsp; After consolidation, the MDL Court created a separate track for the client to continue its efforts, which resulted in the omission of the client in the consolidated class action complaint in \u003cu\u003eIn re: Herbal Supplements Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation\u003c/u\u003e, 15-cv-05070 (N.D. 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Unintended Acceleration Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, No. 8:10MD2151 (JVS) (FMOx) (C.D. Cal.).\u0026nbsp; The settlement included installation of a Brake Override System, a customer support warranty program, an automobile safety and education program and two cash funds.\u0026nbsp; This was the largest settlement at that time in the automotive industry.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully resolved hundreds of products liability personal injury matters using innovative two-phase Court-ordered settlement conferences and mediations in In re: Toyota Motor Corp. Unintended Acceleration Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, No. 8:10MD2151 (JVS) (FMOx) (C.D. Cal.) and Toyota Motor Cases, No. 4621 (Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding, Superior Court, Complex Part, Los Angeles, CA).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolved hundreds of cases and claims pending in the United States and the United Kingdom for injuries allegedly caused by taking a prescription medication.\u0026nbsp; After a jury found for plaintiff and while a second trial was underway, we partnered with the client and with the co-defendant to create a very successful end-game strategy that resolved over 95% of the cases in a four month period through negotiating large block settlements with various large plaintiffs\u0026rsquo; firms, which has also had the added benefit of minimizing the potential tail.\u0026nbsp; \u003cu\u003eIn re: Mirapex Products Liability Litigation\u003c/u\u003e, 0:07-md-01836- JMR-FLN (D. Minn.) and numerous state cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObtained dismissals of numerous putative filed and unfiled class actions on behalf of a multinational consumer goods manufacturer where plaintiffs and claimants alleged consumer fraud and consumer protection claims.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully resolved government complaint in the U.S. and five nationwide class actions in the U.S. and Canada in response to alleged violations of consumer fraud and consumer protection statutes relating to the marketing and advertising of Reebok\u0026rsquo;s EasyTone shoes and apparel.\u0026nbsp; The settlement also resolved the U.S. Federal Trade Commission\u0026rsquo;s (\u0026ldquo;FTC\u0026rdquo;) complaint making similar allegations.\u0026nbsp; The terms of the settlements were unique in that the $25 million paid to the FTC was allowed to be used to fund a consumer redress program for eligible class members.\u0026nbsp; In addition, Reebok agreed to certain conduct changes.\u0026nbsp; The FTC also provided extensive input and guidance in designing a consumer-friendly redress program.\u0026nbsp; Two Canadian class actions making similar allegations were resolved using a similar consumer-friendly process for less than $2 million.\u0026nbsp; \u003cu\u003eIn re Reebok EasyTone Litigation\u003c/u\u003e, 4:10-CV-11977-FDS (D. Mass.); \u003cu\u003eFederal Trade Commission v. Reebok International Ltd., d/b/a Reebok\u003c/u\u003e, 1:11-cv-02046-DCN (N.D. Ohio); \u003cu\u003eHeney v. Reebok Canada\u003c/u\u003e, Court File No. 5608/11 (Ontario Sup. Ct. of Justice); \u003cu\u003eMarkus v. Reebok Canada\u003c/u\u003e, Court File No. 500-06-000582-110 (Quebec Sup. Ct. of Justice).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolved the third largest nationwide insurance sales practices class action valued at $800 million for MassMutual.\u0026nbsp; The settlement eliminated a potentially large liability in two states where certification of classes were granted and one of which was on the eve of trial in a plaintiff-friendly jurisdiction with possible treble damages. The case was fully resolved after eight appeals were filed.\u0026nbsp; \u003cu\u003eVaracallo v. MassMutual\u003c/u\u003e, No. 04-2702 (JLL) (D.N.J.), 226 F.R.D. 207 (D.N.J. 2005).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointed Special Master in \u003cu\u003eFox v. Cheminova\u003c/u\u003e, 00-CV-5145 (TCP) (ETB) (E.D.N.Y.) to resolve a class action that had been pending for nearly six years and was on the eve of trial.\u0026nbsp; Prior to being appointed by the court, we held a series of mediations between the parties to arrive at the settlement.\u0026nbsp; After the appointment by the court, we reviewed the objections, met and conferred telephonically with objectors, and had a number of follow-up calls with them.\u0026nbsp; We also drafted a 50-page Report and Recommendation regarding final approval, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 23, and the award of attorneys\u0026rsquo; fees and costs that was adopted in almost its entirety by the court in its final approval order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwice appointed Special Settlement Master to oversee the award of \u0026nbsp;nearly $85 million in plaintiffs\u0026rsquo; attorneys\u0026rsquo; fees arising from subsequent settlements in the Tank Car case.\u0026nbsp; Selected because of the substantial credibility amassed with the plaintiffs\u0026rsquo; attorney from the first settlement, even though he was a defense attorney.\u0026nbsp; We set up an aggressive briefing schedule and hearing schedule and quickly issued a final Report and Recommendation regarding allocating the attorneys\u0026rsquo; fees, which otherwise would have resulted in needless litigation and uncertainty.\u0026nbsp; \u003cu\u003eIn re New Orleans Tank Car Leakage Fire Litigation\u003c/u\u003e, No. 87-16374 and all Related Cases on Exhibit \u0026ldquo;A\u0026rdquo;, Civil District Court, Ad Hoc Division, Parish of Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointed Special Settlement Master to oversee the award of approximately $4.5 million in plaintiffs\u0026rsquo; attorneys fees and costs arising from the third settlement in the Tank Car case.\u0026nbsp; John Hooper was selected because he had amassed additional credibility with the plaintiffs\u0026rsquo; attorney from the first distribution of attorneys\u0026rsquo; fees.\u0026nbsp; \u003cu\u003eIn re New Orleans Tank Car Leakage Fire Litigation\u003c/u\u003e, No. 87-16374 and all Related Cases on Exhibit \u0026ldquo;A\u0026rdquo;, Civil District Court, Ad Hoc Division, Parish of Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolved numerous class actions pending in Canada, including Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Quebec.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolved \u003cu\u003eIn re New Orleans Tank Car Leakage Fire Litigation\u003c/u\u003e, No. 87-16374 and All Related Cases on Exhibit \u0026ldquo;A,\u0026rdquo; Civil District Court, Ad Hoc Division, Parish of Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, class action, which had been pending for over 10 years and involved the second largest punitive damages awards of $3.3 billion, prior to our involvement.\u0026nbsp; As the Court-Appointed Defense Settlement Liaison Counsel, we resolved the claims for five of the nine defendants.\u0026nbsp; There was a subsequent settlement of a sixth defendant that used a substantially similar settlement agreement.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"],"taggings":{"tags":[],"meta_tags":[]},"expertise":[{"id":17,"guid":"17.capabilities","index":0,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":106,"guid":"106.capabilities","index":1,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":762,"guid":"762.smart_tags","index":2,"source":"smartTags"},{"id":3,"guid":"3.capabilities","index":3,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":16,"guid":"16.capabilities","index":4,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":761,"guid":"761.smart_tags","index":5,"source":"smartTags"},{"id":2,"guid":"2.smart_tags","index":6,"source":"smartTags"},{"id":103,"guid":"103.capabilities","index":7,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":74,"guid":"74.capabilities","index":8,"source":"capabilities"},{"id":107,"guid":"107.capabilities","index":9,"source":"capabilities"}],"is_active":true,"last_name":"Hooper","nick_name":"John","clerkships":[],"first_name":"John","title_rank":9999,"updated_by":101,"law_schools":[],"middle_name":"P.","name_suffix":"","recognitions":[{"title":"Recognized among “50 Litigation Trailblazers”","detail":"National Law Journal, 2015"},{"title":"Multiple nominations to “Client Services All-Star Team”","detail":"BTI Consulting Group"},{"title":"ACC Value Champion","detail":"Association of Corporate Counsel, 2014"}],"linked_in_url":null,"seodescription":null,"primary_title_id":15,"translated_fields":{"en":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Hooper defends multinational companies in complex litigations, including a variety of commercial, product liability, financial services, false and misleading advertising and other consumer class actions where he has served as national, regional and/or strategic counsel.\u0026nbsp; He provides clients with all-inclusive strategic litigation management and counseling services to mitigate the reputational and financial risk associated with high exposure, viral and bet-the-company litigations.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn's advises companies to create and execute litigation and strategic resolution options in some of the largest, most complex class actions, commercial litigations and mass torts in federal and state courts. Hooper's experience ranges from trials and arbitrations to mediations and settlements, and all stages of a case, from prelitigation to appeal.\u0026nbsp; John's clients include some of the world's largest manufacturers of automobiles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, building materials, tires, sporting goods and apparel as well as retailers, railroads, hedge funds, life insurance companies, private equity firms, banks and other financial services institutions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChambers noted that John Hooper is \u0026ldquo;24/7 responsive and very strategic\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;he thinks of end-game solutions in a way that other attorneys do not.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp; The Legal 500 United States has noted that, \"John Hooper in New York is 'strongly recommended to anyone seeking a practical approach to managing complex litigation matters, particularly those with national scope.\u0026rdquo; \u0026nbsp;John has just been recognized by the National Law Journal as one of its \u0026ldquo;50 Litigation Trailblazers\u0026rdquo; for his practice of advising multi-national clients on creating and implementing end game strategies in \"Viral Litigations\".\u0026nbsp; The American Lawyer has recognized his skills in the management and resolution of \"bet the company\" litigation and as a \"great master strategist.\"\u0026nbsp; He has been nominated to the BTI \"Client Service All-Star Team\" for multiple years.\u0026nbsp; He is also recognized in the Association of Corporate Counsel's 2014 Value Champion award.\u0026nbsp; The New York Law Journal stated that John Hooper \u0026ldquo;has worked on some of the most high-profile litigation matters in the last decade.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has also been appointed by the federal and state courts as a Special Master, Special Settlement Master and Special Arbitration Master. He has also been appointed as the Lead Defense Settlement Liaison Counsel in MDL and other federal and state class and mass actions.\u0026nbsp; He is a member of the Academy of Court Appointed Special Masters. John is a frequent speaker in the United States and Canada on topics related to class and mass actions.\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eOn June 12 ,2017, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida preliminarily approved a class action settlement with Toyota and the class involving over 9 million class members in \u003cu\u003eIn re: Takata Airbag Products Liability Litigation\u003c/u\u003e, 15-02599-MD-MORENO (S.D. Fla.). The Court also preliminarily approved class action settlements with three other defendant automobile manufacturers.\u0026nbsp; The settlements include a novel outreach program, out-of-pocket claims process, rental car/loaner program and a residual distribution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObtained dismissals from over 20 putative class actions using a proffer strategy on behalf of herbal supplement manufacturer and retailer.\u0026nbsp; Plaintiffs alleged that certain herbal supplements did not contain the ingredients listed and asserted consumer fraud claims. Eight of the dismissals were obtained before the cases were consolidated.\u0026nbsp; After consolidation, the MDL Court created a separate track for the client to continue its efforts, which resulted in the omission of the client in the consolidated class action complaint in \u003cu\u003eIn re: Herbal Supplements Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation\u003c/u\u003e, 15-cv-05070 (N.D. Ill.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas National Coordinating Counsel to C. R. Bard, Inc., a Fortune 100 medical device manufacturer, in a complex product liability litigation arising out of an FDA recall with the cases filed in an MDL, a consolidated Rhode Island state court action and individual state courts across the country.\u0026nbsp; We successfully designed and implemented a strategy that tried two cases and resolved the great majority of the cases pending in the litigation.\u0026nbsp; We also implemented a Target Budget Fixed Fee arrangement that was narrowly tailored to meet the client\u0026rsquo;s needs and goals, and aimed at controlling costs across the board in this nationwide litigation.\u0026nbsp; \u003cu\u003eIn re Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch Products Liability Litigation\u003c/u\u003e, MDL Docket No. 07 1842-ML (D.R.I.), \u003cu\u003eIn re: All Individual Kugel Mesh Cases\u003c/u\u003e, Master Docket No.: PC-2008-9999 (Superior Court, Providence County, State of Rhode Island).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully resolved nationwide economic loss class action involving over 23 million class members and nearly 200 class actions relating to certain Toyota vehicles in In re: Toyota Motor Corp. Unintended Acceleration Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, No. 8:10MD2151 (JVS) (FMOx) (C.D. Cal.).\u0026nbsp; The settlement included installation of a Brake Override System, a customer support warranty program, an automobile safety and education program and two cash funds.\u0026nbsp; This was the largest settlement at that time in the automotive industry.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully resolved hundreds of products liability personal injury matters using innovative two-phase Court-ordered settlement conferences and mediations in In re: Toyota Motor Corp. Unintended Acceleration Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, No. 8:10MD2151 (JVS) (FMOx) (C.D. Cal.) and Toyota Motor Cases, No. 4621 (Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding, Superior Court, Complex Part, Los Angeles, CA).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolved hundreds of cases and claims pending in the United States and the United Kingdom for injuries allegedly caused by taking a prescription medication.\u0026nbsp; After a jury found for plaintiff and while a second trial was underway, we partnered with the client and with the co-defendant to create a very successful end-game strategy that resolved over 95% of the cases in a four month period through negotiating large block settlements with various large plaintiffs\u0026rsquo; firms, which has also had the added benefit of minimizing the potential tail.\u0026nbsp; \u003cu\u003eIn re: Mirapex Products Liability Litigation\u003c/u\u003e, 0:07-md-01836- JMR-FLN (D. Minn.) and numerous state cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObtained dismissals of numerous putative filed and unfiled class actions on behalf of a multinational consumer goods manufacturer where plaintiffs and claimants alleged consumer fraud and consumer protection claims.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully resolved government complaint in the U.S. and five nationwide class actions in the U.S. and Canada in response to alleged violations of consumer fraud and consumer protection statutes relating to the marketing and advertising of Reebok\u0026rsquo;s EasyTone shoes and apparel.\u0026nbsp; The settlement also resolved the U.S. Federal Trade Commission\u0026rsquo;s (\u0026ldquo;FTC\u0026rdquo;) complaint making similar allegations.\u0026nbsp; The terms of the settlements were unique in that the $25 million paid to the FTC was allowed to be used to fund a consumer redress program for eligible class members.\u0026nbsp; In addition, Reebok agreed to certain conduct changes.\u0026nbsp; The FTC also provided extensive input and guidance in designing a consumer-friendly redress program.\u0026nbsp; Two Canadian class actions making similar allegations were resolved using a similar consumer-friendly process for less than $2 million.\u0026nbsp; \u003cu\u003eIn re Reebok EasyTone Litigation\u003c/u\u003e, 4:10-CV-11977-FDS (D. Mass.); \u003cu\u003eFederal Trade Commission v. Reebok International Ltd., d/b/a Reebok\u003c/u\u003e, 1:11-cv-02046-DCN (N.D. Ohio); \u003cu\u003eHeney v. Reebok Canada\u003c/u\u003e, Court File No. 5608/11 (Ontario Sup. Ct. of Justice); \u003cu\u003eMarkus v. Reebok Canada\u003c/u\u003e, Court File No. 500-06-000582-110 (Quebec Sup. Ct. of Justice).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolved the third largest nationwide insurance sales practices class action valued at $800 million for MassMutual.\u0026nbsp; The settlement eliminated a potentially large liability in two states where certification of classes were granted and one of which was on the eve of trial in a plaintiff-friendly jurisdiction with possible treble damages. The case was fully resolved after eight appeals were filed.\u0026nbsp; \u003cu\u003eVaracallo v. MassMutual\u003c/u\u003e, No. 04-2702 (JLL) (D.N.J.), 226 F.R.D. 207 (D.N.J. 2005).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointed Special Master in \u003cu\u003eFox v. Cheminova\u003c/u\u003e, 00-CV-5145 (TCP) (ETB) (E.D.N.Y.) to resolve a class action that had been pending for nearly six years and was on the eve of trial.\u0026nbsp; Prior to being appointed by the court, we held a series of mediations between the parties to arrive at the settlement.\u0026nbsp; After the appointment by the court, we reviewed the objections, met and conferred telephonically with objectors, and had a number of follow-up calls with them.\u0026nbsp; We also drafted a 50-page Report and Recommendation regarding final approval, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 23, and the award of attorneys\u0026rsquo; fees and costs that was adopted in almost its entirety by the court in its final approval order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwice appointed Special Settlement Master to oversee the award of \u0026nbsp;nearly $85 million in plaintiffs\u0026rsquo; attorneys\u0026rsquo; fees arising from subsequent settlements in the Tank Car case.\u0026nbsp; Selected because of the substantial credibility amassed with the plaintiffs\u0026rsquo; attorney from the first settlement, even though he was a defense attorney.\u0026nbsp; We set up an aggressive briefing schedule and hearing schedule and quickly issued a final Report and Recommendation regarding allocating the attorneys\u0026rsquo; fees, which otherwise would have resulted in needless litigation and uncertainty.\u0026nbsp; \u003cu\u003eIn re New Orleans Tank Car Leakage Fire Litigation\u003c/u\u003e, No. 87-16374 and all Related Cases on Exhibit \u0026ldquo;A\u0026rdquo;, Civil District Court, Ad Hoc Division, Parish of Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppointed Special Settlement Master to oversee the award of approximately $4.5 million in plaintiffs\u0026rsquo; attorneys fees and costs arising from the third settlement in the Tank Car case.\u0026nbsp; John Hooper was selected because he had amassed additional credibility with the plaintiffs\u0026rsquo; attorney from the first distribution of attorneys\u0026rsquo; fees.\u0026nbsp; \u003cu\u003eIn re New Orleans Tank Car Leakage Fire Litigation\u003c/u\u003e, No. 87-16374 and all Related Cases on Exhibit \u0026ldquo;A\u0026rdquo;, Civil District Court, Ad Hoc Division, Parish of Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolved numerous class actions pending in Canada, including Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Quebec.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolved \u003cu\u003eIn re New Orleans Tank Car Leakage Fire Litigation\u003c/u\u003e, No. 87-16374 and All Related Cases on Exhibit \u0026ldquo;A,\u0026rdquo; Civil District Court, Ad Hoc Division, Parish of Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, class action, which had been pending for over 10 years and involved the second largest punitive damages awards of $3.3 billion, prior to our involvement.\u0026nbsp; As the Court-Appointed Defense Settlement Liaison Counsel, we resolved the claims for five of the nine defendants.\u0026nbsp; There was a subsequent settlement of a sixth defendant that used a substantially similar settlement agreement.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"],"recognitions":[{"title":"Recognized among “50 Litigation Trailblazers”","detail":"National Law Journal, 2015"},{"title":"Multiple nominations to “Client Services All-Star Team”","detail":"BTI Consulting Group"},{"title":"ACC Value Champion","detail":"Association of Corporate Counsel, 2014"}]},"locales":["en"]},"secondary_title_id":null,"upload_assignments":{"headshot":[{"id":5156}]},"capability_group_id":3},"created_at":"2025-09-02T04:55:15.000Z","updated_at":"2025-09-02T04:55:15.000Z","searchable_text":"Hooper{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Recognized among “50 Litigation Trailblazers”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"National Law Journal, 2015\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Multiple nominations to “Client Services All-Star Team”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"BTI Consulting Group\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"ACC Value Champion\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Association of Corporate Counsel, 2014\"}{{ FIELD }}On June 12 ,2017, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida preliminarily approved a class action settlement with Toyota and the class involving over 9 million class members in In re: Takata Airbag Products Liability Litigation, 15-02599-MD-MORENO (S.D. Fla.). The Court also preliminarily approved class action settlements with three other defendant automobile manufacturers.  The settlements include a novel outreach program, out-of-pocket claims process, rental car/loaner program and a residual distribution.{{ FIELD }}Obtained dismissals from over 20 putative class actions using a proffer strategy on behalf of herbal supplement manufacturer and retailer.  Plaintiffs alleged that certain herbal supplements did not contain the ingredients listed and asserted consumer fraud claims. Eight of the dismissals were obtained before the cases were consolidated.  After consolidation, the MDL Court created a separate track for the client to continue its efforts, which resulted in the omission of the client in the consolidated class action complaint in In re: Herbal Supplements Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, 15-cv-05070 (N.D. Ill.).{{ FIELD }}Was National Coordinating Counsel to C. R. Bard, Inc., a Fortune 100 medical device manufacturer, in a complex product liability litigation arising out of an FDA recall with the cases filed in an MDL, a consolidated Rhode Island state court action and individual state courts across the country.  We successfully designed and implemented a strategy that tried two cases and resolved the great majority of the cases pending in the litigation.  We also implemented a Target Budget Fixed Fee arrangement that was narrowly tailored to meet the client’s needs and goals, and aimed at controlling costs across the board in this nationwide litigation.  In re Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch Products Liability Litigation, MDL Docket No. 07 1842-ML (D.R.I.), In re: All Individual Kugel Mesh Cases, Master Docket No.: PC-2008-9999 (Superior Court, Providence County, State of Rhode Island).{{ FIELD }}Successfully resolved nationwide economic loss class action involving over 23 million class members and nearly 200 class actions relating to certain Toyota vehicles in In re: Toyota Motor Corp. Unintended Acceleration Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, No. 8:10MD2151 (JVS) (FMOx) (C.D. Cal.).  The settlement included installation of a Brake Override System, a customer support warranty program, an automobile safety and education program and two cash funds.  This was the largest settlement at that time in the automotive industry. {{ FIELD }}Successfully resolved hundreds of products liability personal injury matters using innovative two-phase Court-ordered settlement conferences and mediations in In re: Toyota Motor Corp. Unintended Acceleration Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, No. 8:10MD2151 (JVS) (FMOx) (C.D. Cal.) and Toyota Motor Cases, No. 4621 (Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding, Superior Court, Complex Part, Los Angeles, CA).{{ FIELD }}Resolved hundreds of cases and claims pending in the United States and the United Kingdom for injuries allegedly caused by taking a prescription medication.  After a jury found for plaintiff and while a second trial was underway, we partnered with the client and with the co-defendant to create a very successful end-game strategy that resolved over 95% of the cases in a four month period through negotiating large block settlements with various large plaintiffs’ firms, which has also had the added benefit of minimizing the potential tail.  In re: Mirapex Products Liability Litigation, 0:07-md-01836- JMR-FLN (D. Minn.) and numerous state cases.{{ FIELD }}Obtained dismissals of numerous putative filed and unfiled class actions on behalf of a multinational consumer goods manufacturer where plaintiffs and claimants alleged consumer fraud and consumer protection claims. {{ FIELD }}Successfully resolved government complaint in the U.S. and five nationwide class actions in the U.S. and Canada in response to alleged violations of consumer fraud and consumer protection statutes relating to the marketing and advertising of Reebok’s EasyTone shoes and apparel.  The settlement also resolved the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) complaint making similar allegations.  The terms of the settlements were unique in that the $25 million paid to the FTC was allowed to be used to fund a consumer redress program for eligible class members.  In addition, Reebok agreed to certain conduct changes.  The FTC also provided extensive input and guidance in designing a consumer-friendly redress program.  Two Canadian class actions making similar allegations were resolved using a similar consumer-friendly process for less than $2 million.  In re Reebok EasyTone Litigation, 4:10-CV-11977-FDS (D. Mass.); Federal Trade Commission v. Reebok International Ltd., d/b/a Reebok, 1:11-cv-02046-DCN (N.D. Ohio); Heney v. Reebok Canada, Court File No. 5608/11 (Ontario Sup. Ct. of Justice); Markus v. Reebok Canada, Court File No. 500-06-000582-110 (Quebec Sup. Ct. of Justice).{{ FIELD }}Resolved the third largest nationwide insurance sales practices class action valued at $800 million for MassMutual.  The settlement eliminated a potentially large liability in two states where certification of classes were granted and one of which was on the eve of trial in a plaintiff-friendly jurisdiction with possible treble damages. The case was fully resolved after eight appeals were filed.  Varacallo v. MassMutual, No. 04-2702 (JLL) (D.N.J.), 226 F.R.D. 207 (D.N.J. 2005).{{ FIELD }}Appointed Special Master in Fox v. Cheminova, 00-CV-5145 (TCP) (ETB) (E.D.N.Y.) to resolve a class action that had been pending for nearly six years and was on the eve of trial.  Prior to being appointed by the court, we held a series of mediations between the parties to arrive at the settlement.  After the appointment by the court, we reviewed the objections, met and conferred telephonically with objectors, and had a number of follow-up calls with them.  We also drafted a 50-page Report and Recommendation regarding final approval, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 23, and the award of attorneys’ fees and costs that was adopted in almost its entirety by the court in its final approval order.{{ FIELD }}Twice appointed Special Settlement Master to oversee the award of  nearly $85 million in plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees arising from subsequent settlements in the Tank Car case.  Selected because of the substantial credibility amassed with the plaintiffs’ attorney from the first settlement, even though he was a defense attorney.  We set up an aggressive briefing schedule and hearing schedule and quickly issued a final Report and Recommendation regarding allocating the attorneys’ fees, which otherwise would have resulted in needless litigation and uncertainty.  In re New Orleans Tank Car Leakage Fire Litigation, No. 87-16374 and all Related Cases on Exhibit “A”, Civil District Court, Ad Hoc Division, Parish of Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana. {{ FIELD }}Appointed Special Settlement Master to oversee the award of approximately $4.5 million in plaintiffs’ attorneys fees and costs arising from the third settlement in the Tank Car case.  John Hooper was selected because he had amassed additional credibility with the plaintiffs’ attorney from the first distribution of attorneys’ fees.  In re New Orleans Tank Car Leakage Fire Litigation, No. 87-16374 and all Related Cases on Exhibit “A”, Civil District Court, Ad Hoc Division, Parish of Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.{{ FIELD }}Resolved numerous class actions pending in Canada, including Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Quebec.{{ FIELD }}Resolved In re New Orleans Tank Car Leakage Fire Litigation, No. 87-16374 and All Related Cases on Exhibit “A,” Civil District Court, Ad Hoc Division, Parish of Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, class action, which had been pending for over 10 years and involved the second largest punitive damages awards of $3.3 billion, prior to our involvement.  As the Court-Appointed Defense Settlement Liaison Counsel, we resolved the claims for five of the nine defendants.  There was a subsequent settlement of a sixth defendant that used a substantially similar settlement agreement. {{ FIELD }}John Hooper defends multinational companies in complex litigations, including a variety of commercial, product liability, financial services, false and misleading advertising and other consumer class actions where he has served as national, regional and/or strategic counsel.  He provides clients with all-inclusive strategic litigation management and counseling services to mitigate the reputational and financial risk associated with high exposure, viral and bet-the-company litigations.\nJohn's advises companies to create and execute litigation and strategic resolution options in some of the largest, most complex class actions, commercial litigations and mass torts in federal and state courts. Hooper's experience ranges from trials and arbitrations to mediations and settlements, and all stages of a case, from prelitigation to appeal.  John's clients include some of the world's largest manufacturers of automobiles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, building materials, tires, sporting goods and apparel as well as retailers, railroads, hedge funds, life insurance companies, private equity firms, banks and other financial services institutions.\nChambers noted that John Hooper is “24/7 responsive and very strategic” and “he thinks of end-game solutions in a way that other attorneys do not.”  The Legal 500 United States has noted that, \"John Hooper in New York is 'strongly recommended to anyone seeking a practical approach to managing complex litigation matters, particularly those with national scope.”  John has just been recognized by the National Law Journal as one of its “50 Litigation Trailblazers” for his practice of advising multi-national clients on creating and implementing end game strategies in \"Viral Litigations\".  The American Lawyer has recognized his skills in the management and resolution of \"bet the company\" litigation and as a \"great master strategist.\"  He has been nominated to the BTI \"Client Service All-Star Team\" for multiple years.  He is also recognized in the Association of Corporate Counsel's 2014 Value Champion award.  The New York Law Journal stated that John Hooper “has worked on some of the most high-profile litigation matters in the last decade.” \nHe has also been appointed by the federal and state courts as a Special Master, Special Settlement Master and Special Arbitration Master. He has also been appointed as the Lead Defense Settlement Liaison Counsel in MDL and other federal and state class and mass actions.  He is a member of the Academy of Court Appointed Special Masters. John is a frequent speaker in the United States and Canada on topics related to class and mass actions. Partner Recognized among “50 Litigation Trailblazers” National Law Journal, 2015 Multiple nominations to “Client Services All-Star Team” BTI Consulting Group ACC Value Champion Association of Corporate Counsel, 2014 U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit New York NY Southern District (#4262) NY Eastern District On June 12 ,2017, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida preliminarily approved a class action settlement with Toyota and the class involving over 9 million class members in In re: Takata Airbag Products Liability Litigation, 15-02599-MD-MORENO (S.D. Fla.). The Court also preliminarily approved class action settlements with three other defendant automobile manufacturers.  The settlements include a novel outreach program, out-of-pocket claims process, rental car/loaner program and a residual distribution. Obtained dismissals from over 20 putative class actions using a proffer strategy on behalf of herbal supplement manufacturer and retailer.  Plaintiffs alleged that certain herbal supplements did not contain the ingredients listed and asserted consumer fraud claims. Eight of the dismissals were obtained before the cases were consolidated.  After consolidation, the MDL Court created a separate track for the client to continue its efforts, which resulted in the omission of the client in the consolidated class action complaint in In re: Herbal Supplements Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, 15-cv-05070 (N.D. Ill.). Was National Coordinating Counsel to C. R. Bard, Inc., a Fortune 100 medical device manufacturer, in a complex product liability litigation arising out of an FDA recall with the cases filed in an MDL, a consolidated Rhode Island state court action and individual state courts across the country.  We successfully designed and implemented a strategy that tried two cases and resolved the great majority of the cases pending in the litigation.  We also implemented a Target Budget Fixed Fee arrangement that was narrowly tailored to meet the client’s needs and goals, and aimed at controlling costs across the board in this nationwide litigation.  In re Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch Products Liability Litigation, MDL Docket No. 07 1842-ML (D.R.I.), In re: All Individual Kugel Mesh Cases, Master Docket No.: PC-2008-9999 (Superior Court, Providence County, State of Rhode Island). Successfully resolved nationwide economic loss class action involving over 23 million class members and nearly 200 class actions relating to certain Toyota vehicles in In re: Toyota Motor Corp. Unintended Acceleration Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, No. 8:10MD2151 (JVS) (FMOx) (C.D. Cal.).  The settlement included installation of a Brake Override System, a customer support warranty program, an automobile safety and education program and two cash funds.  This was the largest settlement at that time in the automotive industry.  Successfully resolved hundreds of products liability personal injury matters using innovative two-phase Court-ordered settlement conferences and mediations in In re: Toyota Motor Corp. Unintended Acceleration Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, No. 8:10MD2151 (JVS) (FMOx) (C.D. Cal.) and Toyota Motor Cases, No. 4621 (Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding, Superior Court, Complex Part, Los Angeles, CA). Resolved hundreds of cases and claims pending in the United States and the United Kingdom for injuries allegedly caused by taking a prescription medication.  After a jury found for plaintiff and while a second trial was underway, we partnered with the client and with the co-defendant to create a very successful end-game strategy that resolved over 95% of the cases in a four month period through negotiating large block settlements with various large plaintiffs’ firms, which has also had the added benefit of minimizing the potential tail.  In re: Mirapex Products Liability Litigation, 0:07-md-01836- JMR-FLN (D. Minn.) and numerous state cases. Obtained dismissals of numerous putative filed and unfiled class actions on behalf of a multinational consumer goods manufacturer where plaintiffs and claimants alleged consumer fraud and consumer protection claims.  Successfully resolved government complaint in the U.S. and five nationwide class actions in the U.S. and Canada in response to alleged violations of consumer fraud and consumer protection statutes relating to the marketing and advertising of Reebok’s EasyTone shoes and apparel.  The settlement also resolved the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) complaint making similar allegations.  The terms of the settlements were unique in that the $25 million paid to the FTC was allowed to be used to fund a consumer redress program for eligible class members.  In addition, Reebok agreed to certain conduct changes.  The FTC also provided extensive input and guidance in designing a consumer-friendly redress program.  Two Canadian class actions making similar allegations were resolved using a similar consumer-friendly process for less than $2 million.  In re Reebok EasyTone Litigation, 4:10-CV-11977-FDS (D. Mass.); Federal Trade Commission v. Reebok International Ltd., d/b/a Reebok, 1:11-cv-02046-DCN (N.D. Ohio); Heney v. Reebok Canada, Court File No. 5608/11 (Ontario Sup. Ct. of Justice); Markus v. Reebok Canada, Court File No. 500-06-000582-110 (Quebec Sup. Ct. of Justice). Resolved the third largest nationwide insurance sales practices class action valued at $800 million for MassMutual.  The settlement eliminated a potentially large liability in two states where certification of classes were granted and one of which was on the eve of trial in a plaintiff-friendly jurisdiction with possible treble damages. The case was fully resolved after eight appeals were filed.  Varacallo v. MassMutual, No. 04-2702 (JLL) (D.N.J.), 226 F.R.D. 207 (D.N.J. 2005). Appointed Special Master in Fox v. 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Twice appointed Special Settlement Master to oversee the award of  nearly $85 million in plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees arising from subsequent settlements in the Tank Car case.  Selected because of the substantial credibility amassed with the plaintiffs’ attorney from the first settlement, even though he was a defense attorney.  We set up an aggressive briefing schedule and hearing schedule and quickly issued a final Report and Recommendation regarding allocating the attorneys’ fees, which otherwise would have resulted in needless litigation and uncertainty.  In re New Orleans Tank Car Leakage Fire Litigation, No. 87-16374 and all Related Cases on Exhibit “A”, Civil District Court, Ad Hoc Division, Parish of Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.  Appointed Special Settlement Master to oversee the award of approximately $4.5 million in plaintiffs’ attorneys fees and costs arising from the third settlement in the Tank Car case.  John Hooper was selected because he had amassed additional credibility with the plaintiffs’ attorney from the first distribution of attorneys’ fees.  In re New Orleans Tank Car Leakage Fire Litigation, No. 87-16374 and all Related Cases on Exhibit “A”, Civil District Court, Ad Hoc Division, Parish of Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana. 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He has tried multiple cases to verdict in federal and state courts and in administrative proceedings, securing defense wins in personal injury, toxic exposure, and environmental permitting disputes. Nicholas defends clients in class actions, mass torts, and individual personal injury claims arising from alleged exposure to hazardous substances and environmental contaminants. He also represents industrial clients in actions brought by state attorneys general, including statewide claims for natural resource damages tied to alleged contamination of surface water, groundwater, soil, and air. In addition to litigation, he guides companies through incident response and internal investigations involving OSHA, worker safety, and whistleblower allegations. \nWidely recognized for his expertise, Nicholas is ranked by Chambers USA as an “Up and Coming” lawyer in environmental law and has been named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Environmental Law. 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