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Since Milberg’s founding in 1965, the firm has recovered more than $50 billion for our clients while prompting meaningful changes in corporate governance.
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$100 Million Settlement – Chase Bank USA, N.A. “Check Loan” Contract Litigation
In re Chase Bank USA, N.A. “Check Loan” Contract Litig., No. 09-2032 (N.D. Cal.)Milberg served on the Executive Committee representing the class in this action against JP Morgan Chase & Co. The complaint alleged that Chase improperly increased by 150% the minimum monthly payment required for customers who entered into balance transfer loans with “fixed” interest rates that were guaranteed to remain so for the “life of the loan.” Milberg and its Co-Counsel achieved a $100 million settlement for the class. -
$1.25 Billion Settlement – Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation
In re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation, Case Number 08-mc-0511 (U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia)Milberg attorneys were appointed Lead Counsel and secured a $1.25 billion settlement fund for black farmers who alleged the U.S. Department of Agriculture discriminated against them by denying farm loans. -
$7.5 Million Settlement – Meritage Homes of the Carolinas, Inc. v. Town of Holly Springs
Meritage Homes of the Carolinas, Inc. v. Town of Holly Springs, Wake Co. File No. 20-CVS-14511 (NC)$7.5 million class settlement on behalf of developers for illegal recreation fees in lieu of land dedication. -
$29.5+ Million Settlement – Dealer Management Systems Antitrust Litigation
Management Systems Antitrust Litigation, MDL 2817 (U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois)Milberg is appointed Lead Counsel in this nationwide class action representing car dealerships, in which leading software providers are accused of entering into an unlawful agreement, monopolizing access to auto sales and service data in dealer management software. Milberg attorneys achieved a $29.5 million settlement against one defendant and the case is proceeding against the remaining defendant. -
$500 Million Settlement – Exxon Valdez
In re Exxon Valdez, No. 89-095 (D. Alaska)Milberg was a member of the Plaintiffs’ Coordinating Committee and co-chair of the Plaintiffs’ Law Committee in the massive litigation resulting from the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska. The plaintiffs obtained a jury verdict of $5 billion, which, after years of appeals by Exxon, was reduced to approximately $500 million by the United States Supreme Court. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has since held that plaintiffs are entitled to post-judgment interest on the award in the amount of approximately $470 million.