Our Successes

In re: European Rail Pass Antitrust Litigation, Civil File No. 00-Civ.691-1(WCC), (United States District Court, Southern District of New York). Reinhardt & Anderson served as lead counsel in this antitrust class action alleging price fixing of the commission paid to travel agents selling passes for European rail travel. The plaintiff class recovered $375,000 in cash and $888,000 in rail passes from two defendants who, in the wake of recent downturns in the travel industry, face serious financial difficulties and potential bankruptcy.

In re: Bromine Antitrust Litigation, Civil File No. IP 99-9310-C-B/S (United States District Court, Southern District of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Division). Reinhardt & Anderson served as lead counsel in this antitrust class action alleging price fixing in the bromine industry. The plaintiff class recovered $9.175 million in settlements from three defendants.

In re: Industrial Silicon Antitrust Litigation, Civil File No. 95-2104 (United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania). Reinhardt & Anderson served as co-lead counsel in this antitrust price fixing case that recovered $22.5 million in settlements from six defendants on behalf of the plaintiff class.

In re: Carbon Dioxide Industry Antitrust Litigation, (MDL 940, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida) Reinhardt & Anderson performed substantial work representing the class in this antitrust case alleging that the major manufacturers of bulk liquid carbon dioxide engaged in a horizontal agreement to fix prices. The plaintiff class recovered $53 million in settlements along with significant therapeutic relief.

In re: Brand Name Prescription Drugs Antitrust Litigation, Court File No. 94-C-897 (United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division). Reinhardt & Anderson performed substantial work representing the class in this antitrust price fixing case that has recovered over $700 million in settlements on behalf of the plaintiff class.

In Re: Plastic Tableware Antitrust Litigation, Master File No. 94-CV-3564 (United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania) Reinhardt & Anderson was co-lead counsel in this national antitrust case alleging the major manufacturers of injection molded plastic ware engaged in a horizontal agreement to fix prices. Plaintiff class recovered $9 million in settlements.

In Re: Medical X-Ray Film Antitrust Litigation, Court File No. CV-93-5904 (CPS) (United States District Court, Eastern District of New York). Reinhardt & Anderson was on the executive committee in this national class action alleging price fixing in the medical x-ray film industry. The Plaintiff class recovered $39,360,000 in settlements.

Yost, et al v. Allstate Insurance Company, Court File No. MC 00-016522 (State of Minnesota, Hennepin County District Court).

Gerriets et al v. Western National Mutual Insurance Company, Court File No. MC 00-016563 (State of Minnesota, Hennepin County District Court).

Boyd Demmer et al v. Illinois Farmers Insurance Group, Court File No. MC 00-017872 (State of Minnesota, Hennepin County District Court).

Naficy et al v. Sprint Spectrum, L.P., Civil File No. CV-98-4093 CBM (Shx) (United States District Court, Central District f California). Reinhardt & Anderson was lead counsel in this California class action alleging the Sprint PCS wireless network had not been developed to a sufficient level to allow Sprint PCS to meet anticipated demand and, as a result, the quality of service did not meet the level of quality promised in Sprint PCS advertisements. The plaintiff class settled with Sprint for restitution totaling 10% of the total airtime charges up to $20 per account, for a specified month.

In Re High Carbon Concrete Litigation, File No.: 97-20657 (State of Minnesota, Hennepin County District Court) Reinhardt & Anderson was lead counsel in this consumer case brought on behalf of a class of approximately 1000 class members alleging violations of the Minnesota Deceptive Trade Practices Act and the Minnesota Prevention of Consumer Fraud Act. The class-wide settlement provides for complete replacement of the defective concrete application at no cost to the consumer.

In Re Salmonella Litigation, File No. PI94-016304 (State of Minnesota, Hennepin County District Court) Reinhardt & Anderson served as lead counsel in this national consumer class action filed on behalf of individuals who became ill after consuming salmonella bacteria contained in ice cream. Plaintiff class recovered approximately $4.5 million in settlements.

In Re Schmitt Music Litigation, File No. 3-93-116, United States District Court, District of Minnesota)Reinhardt & Anderson served as lead counsel in this consumer class action alleging RICO and usury violations in the state of Minnesota. Plaintiff class recovered $2.5 million in settlements.

Buchet, et al. v. ITT Consumer Financial Corporation, et al., File No. 3-91-809 (United States District Court, District of Minnesota) Reinhardt & Anderson served as co-lead counsel in this national consumer class action alleging RICO and forgery. Counsel recovered $6.4 million in settlements on behalf of the plaintiff class.

Hawkins v. Thorp Loan Credit & Thrift Company, File No. 85-6074 (State of Minnesota, Hennepin County District Court) Reinhardt & Anderson served as lead counsel in this Minnesota consumer class action alleging violation of the Minnesota Small loan Act. Counsel obtained over $47 million in cash refunds and product discounts on behalf of the plaintiff class.

In Re NASDAQ Market Makers Antitrust Litigation, Court File No. 94 Civ. 3996 (RWS) (United States District Court, Southern District of New York). Reinhardt & Anderson performed substantial work representing the class in this case alleging market manipulation by the market makers in the National Association of Securities Dealers. Over $1 billion in settlements has been recovered on behalf of the plaintiff class.

In Re Piper Funds, Inc. Institutional Government Income Portfolio Litigation, File No. 3-94-587 (United States District Court, District of Minnesota) Reinhardt & Anderson performed substantial work representing the class in this national class action alleging violation of federal securities laws. Settlements totaling $70 million have been recovered on behalf of the plaintiff class.

Hennepin County 1986 Recycling Bond Litigation, Master File CT 92-22272 (State of Minnesota, Hennepin County District Court) Reinhardt & Anderson served on the executive committee in this class action representing bondholders who alleged improper redemption. The class recovered over $10.6 million in settlements.

In Re Computer Learning Centers Securities Litigation, File No. 98-859-A (United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia) Reinhardt & Anderson was co-lead counsel in the securities class action alleging violation of federal securities laws. Class counsel recovered over $7.5 million in cash and stock on behalf of the plaintiff class.

Svenningson v. Piper, Jaffray and Hopwood, et al., File No. 3-85-921 (United States District Court, District of Minnesota) Reinhardt & Anderson was co-lead counsel in this securities class action alleging failure to perform due diligence. Plaintiff class recovered $4 million in settlements.