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Co-Lead Counsel Appointment in Frozen Potato Antitrust Suit

We are pleased to announce that Judge Jeffrey I. Cummings of the United States District Court of the Northern District of Illinois this week appointed Scott+Scott as Interim Co-Lead Counsel of a proposed class of direct purchasers in the antitrust class action In re Frozen Potato Products Antitrust Litigation. The lawsuit, filed by Scott+Scott, along with co-counsel, alleges that the largest processors of frozen potato products in the U.S., including Lamb Weston Holdings Inc., McCain Foods USA, Inc., J.R. Simplot Co., and Cavendish Farms, Inc. have conspired to artificially inflate prices causing a more than 40% cost increase for purchasers.

Seven Attorneys Recognized as Global Antitrust Leaders

We are thrilled to announce that seven partners across Scott+Scott’s U.S. and transatlantic offices have been recognized to be listed in Lawdragon’s newly launched 2025 guide 500 Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers. “These lawyers excel in crafting transaction terms that will pass muster with global regulatory bodies. They know how to navigate a growing array of worldwide authorities who examine the impact of a deal in hotly contested industries,” according to Lawdragon.

Scott+Scott Supports DELREC’s Mission to Educate Students

Scott+Scott is proud to support the Delaware Law Related Education Center Inc. (DELRREC) in its efforts to provide meaningful learning experiences and skill-building opportunities for students across Delaware. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, DELREC works to deepen students’ understanding of the law, promote involvement in law-related education, highlight careers in the legal and public service sectors, and inspire interest in pursuing legal professions.

Scott+Scott Secures $120M Recovery in Case Against Banks

Scott+Scott is pleased to announce the approval of a landmark settlement of $80M in an investor class action against some of the world’s largest banks, including Citigroup, UBS, NatWest, Bank of America, and Meryll Lynch, securing a total $120M in recovery and resolving the case in its entirety. In the long-running lawsuit In re European Government Bonds Antitrust Litigation filed in the United District Court of the Southern District of New York on behalf of three pension funds, Scott+Scott, along with co-counsel, alleged that the defendants conspired to fix European government bond prices.

Scott+Scott Secures $200M Settlement in case against Uber

United States District Court Judge Richard Seeborg of the Northern District Court of California, San Francisco Division, last week granted a landmark $200 million settlement reached with Uber Technologies, Inc. on behalf of a class of investors represented by Scott+Scott and other law firms as co-counsel. The long-running case involved the production and review of hundreds of thousands of Uber’s documents and dozens of depositions throughout the United States, including of Uber’s officers and directors. The $200 million settlement will be paid out to investors who purchased Uber shares shortly after the company went public.

£37.25M Settlement Approved in Shipping Cartel Case

The Competition Appeal Tribunal today approved a £37.25 million settlement between Mark McLaren, class representative in the car delivery charges legal action, and WWL/EUKOR and “K” Line, two of the four shipping companies named in the lawsuit.
This brings total compensation up for grabs by UK businesses and consumers to £38.75 million, including the CSAV settlement that was approved in December last year.

Scott+Scott Attorneys Recognized

Scott+Scott attorneys recently received numerous recognitions for their outstanding achievements in antitrust and securities law. “We are thrilled that our attorneys have earned these well-deserved recognitions. These accolades only underscore our team’s innovative approach to antitrust and securities law from hard-fought litigation to successful case resolution,” Scott+Scott Managing Partner David Scott said.

Scott+Scott Secures $39 Million Verdict in Drug Kickback Case

Scott+Scott secured a landmark trial verdict of $39 million dollars against Assured Rx and several of its staff as well as business acquaintances. The long-running case filed in the Superior Court of Connecticut under the False Claims Act, centered on a money kickback scheme aiming at enticing patients to buy Assured Rx compound prescription drugs and seek reimbursement through their state’s healthcare plan.

Scott+Scott Supports Law Related Education

Scott+Scott is proud to support the Delaware Law Related Education Center’s mission to provide active learning experiences and skills developments for Delaware students. Through its various programs and initiatives, DELREC seeks to foster a greater understanding of law, encourage and support student participation in law-related education, provide access to information about careers in the law and public service sector, and encourage interest in legal careers.

Scott+Scott Attorneys Recognized by AAI

Scott+Scott New York and Chicago-based Partners Karin Garvey and Brian Hogan earlier this week were recognized by the American Antitrust Institute for their co-lead counsel role in the high-profile case Fusion Elite Stars, et al. v. Varsity Brands, LLC, et al., brought on behalf of two nationwide classes of All Star Cheer gyms and spectators. Scott+Scott San Diego-based Attorney Patrick Rodriguez was recognized for his Outstanding Antitrust Litigation Achievement by a Young Lawyer.