Class Action Lawsuits

Claims and Lawsuits

We advise plaintiff and defense attorneys across the country regarding evaluations of economic damages and provide expert witness testimony.

Our consultants and expert witnesses provide research and testimony in class action claims, such as:

  • Product liability
  • Exposure to hazardous substances
  • Reduction in force
  • Salary disparities
  • Wage and hour / FLSA
Analyses

We analyze economic damages in class action cases, including:

  • Lost earnings and earnings capacity
  • Lost back and front pay
  • Job search and mitigation efforts
  • Expected employment tenure
  • Statistical analyses
  • Fringe benefit losses or changes
  • Stock options and purchase plans
  • Value of lost household services
  • Present value of life care plan and future medical cost projections
Food and Beverage Production
Case Study - Employment Class Action - Plaintiff

Issue at Dispute - A complex, multi-party class action lawsuit in Federal court, District of Michigan. The suit involves a nationwide food and beverage company that allegedly misrepresented the contents of their products. As a result, the plaintiffs lost their jobs due to Federal regulatory requirements at their employers.

Our Role - We were hired by the plaintiffs' attorneys to evaluate lost economic damages claims for dozens of plaintiffs. The class included plaintiffs who worked for a variety of employers, each with unique compensation structures. We evaluated claims of lost back and front pay as well as changes to health and retirement benefits. We further rebutted the defense's expert report.