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Our dedication to advocating for justice includes complex issues encompassing anti- trust, class actions, stockholder rights, securities fraud, and qui tam cases. With a unique perspective in that our attorneys have both pursued and defended these claims, our team of top-tier commercial litigators is dedicated to holding accountable those who
engage in unlawful conduct, and defending those falsely accused of such wrongdoing.
We frequently partner with some of the country’s premier class action and anti-trust law firms to handle such cases. With a track record of successfully taking on large law firms,
a steadfast commitment to excellence and our relationships across the country, our experienced team of attorneys stands ready to vigorously represent our clients’ interests.
Federal and state antitrust laws serve to protect and promote competition among businesses, safeguarding other businesses and consumers from anticompetitive practices such as price-fixing, monopolistic and cartel behavior. These actions lead to inflated prices throughout the chain of distribution and stifles competition in the marketplace. Partnering with other firms as local counsel and co-lead counsel, we leverage our array of experience and knowledge of the courts to deliver successful results for our clients.
Our attorneys offer powerful representation for clients, both individuals and corporate, in class action litigation navigating the complexities of pursuing or defending class action claims. Drawing on our extensive knowledge of complex commercial litigation and proven trial experience, we guide our corporate clients through the intricate issues inherent in class actions leading them to the best possible business results. On the plaintiff’s side, we have successfully represented the interests of employees and consumers harmed and taken advantage of by others.
We also represent individuals and institutions in actions against publicly traded companies for securities fraud and stockholder governance issues. Our attorneys have represented the interests of clients in stockholder derivative actions, representing shareholders suing on behalf of corporations against officers, directors, and other parties responsible for corporate wrongdoing, such as breaches of fiduciary duty, misrepresentation, and false accounting. We are committed to upholding stockholder rights and holding accountable those who engage in fraudulent or unethical behavior within publicly traded companies.
The False Claims Act (FCA) and its qui tam provision are powerful tools in combating fraud against the government, including Medicare and Medicaid fraud, defense contractor fraud, and other types of fraudulent activities. We have a deep understanding of the FCA and its implications, representing whistleblowers in bringing qui tam lawsuits on behalf of the federal government.
KENT V. WOMEN’S HEALTH USA, INC. ET AL.,
Connecticut Superior Court, FST-CV-21-6054676
Attorney Shapiro was appointed as co-lead class counsel on behalf of vulnerable families who suffered artificially inflated prices for assisted reproductive services from multiple defendants involved in such services. The defendants ultimately stipulated to a judgment in the amount of $2.85 million.
IN RE REVOLUTION LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. STOCKHOLDER DERIVATIVE LITIGATION
Connecticut District Court, Master File No.: 3:19-cv-00621 (JBA)
Attorney Shapiro filed lawsuits on behalf of shareholders of the defendant corporation in a derivative action for conduct by company insiders in making false and misleading statements concerning the company’s revenue and accounting practices. Attorney Shapiro was appointed as local and liaison counsel, and a negotiated resolution was reached on behalf of the shareholders.
IN RE TANGOE, INC., SECURITIES LITIGATION
Connecticut District Court, Civil Action No.: 3:17-cv-00146 (VLB)
Attorney Shapiro served as local counsel for the plaintiffs in this class action matter in which defendants were accused of violations of federal securities laws by failing to disclose that defendants were manipulating company financial statements. As a result of this action, $2,550,000 was recovered for investors of the defendant company.
UNITED STATES EX. REL. PETER J. BONZANI JR. V. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION ET AL.
Connecticut District Court, Civil Action No.: 3:16-cv-01730 (JCH)
Attorney Bennett served as local counsel in this qui tam action on behalf of the United States through a relator under the False Claims Act alleging the defendant used falsified lab reports on engine parts for F-22 and F-25 fighter jets.