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E. Michelle Drake Named a 2021 Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Trailblazer by the National Law Journal

Berger Montague is proud to announce that the National Law Journal has named Managing Shareholder E. Michelle Drake a 2021 Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Trailblazer.

Shareholder Daniel Walker Named 2021 D.C. Super Lawyer

Berger Montague is proud to announce that Thomson Reuters has named Shareholder Daniel Walker a 2021 D.C. Super Lawyer.

Hycroft Mining Corp., Investors to collect funds: Access to Justice = Class Certification

(April 26, 2021) We believe this certified shareholder class action is one of the longest running and complex (i.e., involving the bankruptcy court and multiple contested motions, including at the Court of Appeal) Primary Market (pursuant to a prospectus) shareholder class actions in Canada – visits to the bankruptcy court, […]

Colt Resources, Inc., Investors to Collect Funds: Micro-Cap Investors have rights too

(April 15, 2021) The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Justice Morgan) approved the Settlement Agreement between investors and Colt Resources, Inc. (“GTP” and “P01”), that will require Colt to convey $950,000, inclusive of costs, legal fees, and taxes, to investors ($50,000 below the statutory liability limit and approximately $200,000 more […]

Fighters in Antitrust Suit Against the Ultimate Fighting Championship (“UFC”) Announce Launch of UFCclassaction.com

The representatives for a proposed class of professional mixed martial arts fighters in an antitrust lawsuit against the Ultimate Fighting Championship (“UFC”) today announced the launch of a new case website—www.UFCclassaction.com—dedicated to informing members of the proposed class and the general public about the case.

Berger Montague Announces That Many Claims for Injuries Arising from the Recall of Allergan’s BIOCELL Textured Breast Implants Will Now Proceed to Discovery

The national plaintiffs’ law firm Berger Montague is pleased to announce that the U.S. District Court in New Jersey has just issued a 121 page opinion and order in the Allergan BIOCELL Textured Breast Implant Products Liability Litigation, No. 2:19-md-02921, MDL No. 2921 (D.N.J.), regarding Allergan’s motions to dismiss the case, and decided that many of the claims asserted on behalf of over 246,000 women potentially affected by Allergan’s recall of its textured breast implants, can proceed to discovery.

Berger Montague Files Unpaid Wages Lawsuit Against Premium Retail Services

Berger Montague PC has filed a Fair Labor Standards Act collective action lawsuit on behalf of Plaintiff Brian Lemm and a proposed class of merchandisers who work or have worked for Premium Retail Services, Inc.

Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Heartland Bank From Ponzi Scheme Suit

Berger Montague is pleased to share that on February 10, 2021, an Illinois federal court largely denied Heartland Bank’s motion to dismiss Plaintiffs’ claims in a class action lawsuit alleging that Heartland and PNC Bank knowingly and negligently enabled and facilitated a Ponzi scheme perpetrated by Today’s Growth Consultant Inc. (“TGC”) and owner Kenneth Courtright.

FSD Pharma, Inc., Investors to collect funds

(February 4, 2021) Today the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Justice Morgan) approved the Settlement Agreement between investors and FSD Pharma, Inc. (“HUGE”), that will require HUGE to convey $5.5 million, inclusive of costs, legal fees, and taxes, to investors. Investors received more than the available directors and officers insurance. […]

Berger Montague Names Caitlin G. Coslett Co-Chair of Firm’s Antitrust Department

Berger Montague is pleased to announce that it has promoted Shareholder Caitlin G. Coslett to become the newest co-chair of the Firm’s antitrust department, joining Eric L. Cramer, David F. Sorensen, and Merrill G. Davidoff.

Legal Titan H. Laddie Montague Jr. Retires After Five Decades of Shaping Class Action Litigation

Berger Montague Chair Emeritus, Managing Shareholder, and firm namesake H. Laddie Montague Jr. is retiring after a 56-year legal career, including 13 years as Berger Montague Chairman.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. to Pay Utilization Review Nurse $25,000 for Overtime Claim

Nichols Kaster, PLLP and Berger Montague PC announce that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc., GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation, and Health Options Inc. have paid $25,000.00 to a former Concurrent Review Nurse for unpaid overtime wages.