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Class Action and Multi-District Litigation

At NLdH, our attorneys have achieved a great deal of success representing corporate insurance clients in class action cases. Many of these class actions are national in scope and extremely complex.

We have extensive experience with the unique rules of civil procedure that control the manner in which class action lawsuits are handled. In fact, our law firm takes pride in being at the forefront of the law in this area. We have been active in federal class action reform efforts, which culminated in amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the passage of the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005. Our lawyers also testified in Washington about the shortcomings of modern day class action law and have helped move the law forward for the benefit of our clients.

When clients in the insurance industry trun to us to handle complex disputes, they can expect their cases to be handled with passion and dedication to success. Our energy is complimented by our use of the latest trial presentation technology to deliver dramatic demonstrative evidence.

Our law firm offers the services in the following areas of class action lawsuits:

  • Allegations of unfair trade practices
  • Accusations of consumer fraud
  • Breach of contract claims and other contractual disputes
  • Insurer bad faith claims
  • Toxic Torts

In addition to class actions, our team provides representation in other similar complex actions, including multi-district litigation (MDL).

Our attorneys have a thorough understanding of e-discovery issues - evidence involving electronic data. Working with groups such as Lawyers for Civil Justice, the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, as well as the U.S. Chamber, we have been at the forefront of changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on e-discovery.

With more than 30 years of insurance industry experience on our side, we know the importance of providing our clients with advice about best practices concerning e-discovery issues, as well as other important issues. Our approach is not to intimidate clients with legal technicalities, but to proactively position companies to address these issues properly.

Among our recent successes: Motion to Dismiss granted in $20 billion antitrust class action matter filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. Learn more about our record of success.

Contact NLdH

With offices in Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, Newark, Columbus, New York and London, our national law firm is available to address class action lawsuits for businesses throughout the United States. Contact us today.

News & Events

Council of Litigation Management, 2010 Annual Conference, March 24 - 26, 2010, Pointe Vedra, FL - Robert T. Horst will be speaking on the topic of "Preventing and Defending Bad Faith Claims: Current Trends and Strategies"

PAMIC 2010 Claims Summit, April 6 - 7. 2010, Gettysburg, PA - C. Scott Rybny will present "Emerging Issues - From the Homes We Live In to the Jewelry We Wear" and Michael Munger will speak on "Secondary Subrogation Issues."

DRI Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute, April 14 - 16, 2010, Chicago, IL - Robert T. Horst will present "The Recession, Misrepresentations and Rescission" along with William J. Matrogran, CIC, AIC, Erie Insurance Company. Additionally, Horst will also present "Bad Faith Update."

NYCBA 21st Annual "Current Issues in Insurance Regulation" Conference, April 16, 2010, New York, NY - Francine Semaya is the co-chair, moderator and speaker for the NYCBA 21st Annual "Current Issues in Insurance Regulation" Conference to be held April 16, 2010 in New York, NY.

American Conference Institute's 8th International Advanced Forum on Run-Off and Commutations, April 29 - 30, 2010, New York, NY - Francine L. Semaya will moderate the Regulatory Roundtable: Emerging Regulations and Their Impact on Insurance Insolvencies and the Run-Off Market featuring insurance regulators from across the United States.

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Emerging Topics Articles

Global Warming Lawsuit Raises a Host of Coverage/Liability Concerns.  In a decision could open the door for waves of suits against pollution emitting entities, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit allowed two related lawsuits to proceed that attempt to use the court system to halt the effects of global warming. In State of Connecticut, et al. v. American Electric Power Co., et al. , ___ F.3d ___, 2009 WL 2996729 (2d. Cir. Sept. 21, 2009), the Second Circuit reversed an order of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granting a motion to dismiss the plaintiffs' complaint against six utility defendants. The plaintiffs (eight different states, the city of New York and three land trusts) seek a judgment ordering carbon dioxide emitting utility companies to reduce emissions. The Second Circuit's holding raises not only numerous complex defense issues, but also concerns in the area of insurance coverage. ...

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