Legends Hospitality – Stadium Development
Represented Legends Hospitality in connection with a stadium development for a major league franchise.
Matters
NFL Franchise – Class Action
Represented a national football league team in a class action.
Pharmaceutical Company – Consumer Fraud Class Action Dismissed with Prejudice
Achieved a significant victory in New Jersey federal court on behalf of a pharmaceutical company, securing the dismissal of our client from a putative class action alleging violations of consumer fraud laws in the marketing of product. Finding that the plaintiffs had failed to remedy basic pleading deficiencies in their original complaint, dismissed for lack of jurisdiction and failure to state a claim, the court dismissed the amended complaint with prejudice since “further amendment would be futile.”
Bridgestone Firestone – National Counsel
For over thirty years, Herrick has served as regional counsel in New York and New Jersey for Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC and its predecessors in connection with claims involving tires, rims, roofing materials, children's car seats, retail stores and employment matters. Since the company's recall of tires equipped on Ford Explorer vehicles in 2000, Herrick has acted with a small group of attorneys as National Counsel for the company and, in that capacity, has represented the company in hundreds of litigations pending around the country. Additionally, Firestone looks to Herrick for counsel and advice in crisis management and prevention. Summing up the relationship with the firm, the company's General Counsel stated "In the two decades we've worked with them, Herrick has proven to be the rare combination of top notch trial lawyers with solid business skills who know as much about presenting evidence to a jury as they do about risk management and cost containment."
National Energy Services Provider – Consumer Fraud Class Action
Defense of the affiliate of a national energy services provider in a consumer fraud class action filed in Pennsylvania federal court by plaintiffs claiming to have been “locked” into variable rate contracts charging purportedly inflated rates for electricity.
Consumer Products Manufacturer – Product Liability
Defense of a major international consumer products manufacturer in actions arising from misuse of personal care products.
Building Materials Manufacturer – Product Liability Disputes
Representing major manufacturer of commercial and residential roofing in multiple warranty claims.
Multinational Tire Manufacturer – Consumer Fraud Class Action Defense
Successful defense of the North American subsidiary of a multinational automotive parts manufacturer in national consumer fraud class actions involving allegations that an innovative tire design was more susceptible to road hazard damage than regular tires. The firm’s successes on behalf of the client include obtaining an important, precedent setting decision from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals that vacated the lower court’s certification of a limited New Jersey sub-class of plaintiffs, and then later securing the dismissal of all but one of the claims asserted in a copycat class action, effectively precluding the plaintiffs from further pursuing the litigation.
National Department Store Chain – Breach of Contract Dispute with Real Estate Brokerage Company
Defense of a national retail chain in litigation filed by a real estate brokerage company seeking damages related to an alleged breach of contract and other claims.
Global Medical Research Company – Software Licensing Dispute
Represented a global medical research company seeking declaratory relief and claiming breach of contract for software license fees.
Pharmaceutical Company – Product Liability and Consumer Fraud
Defense of a major pharmaceutical manufacturer in a national litigation involving claims of failure to warn and consumer fraud.
Telecommunications Company – Class Action Dismissal
Represented a major telecommunications company in a New Jersey class action lawsuit alleging overcharges for telephone services.
Consumer Products Manufacturer – Class Action Defense
Represent a major consumer products manufacturer in consumer fraud class actions involving the marketing of food and cosmetic products.
Major Paint Manufacturer – Lead Paint Nuisance Claim
Successful defense of a major paint manufacturer in a suit in which the New Jersey Supreme Court held that a public nuisance claim brought by 26 cities and counties seeking lead paint abatement and healthcare costs failed as a matter of law.
Commodities Broker – Civil Litigation
A leading futures and options broker in a civil litigation stemming from a $200 million fraud perpetrated by a hedge fund manager.