GavelThe prediction that there would be a drastic decline in class action filings following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes, 131 S. Ct. 2541 (2011) and AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion, 131 S. Ct. 1740 (2011) has not transpired. After an initial look at the numbers in 2012, we recently followed up to discover that class action filings are indeed strong.

Based on research performed using Courthouse New Service (CNS), class action filings increased in 2012; dipped in 2013, though it is not apparent that the dip was due to the Supreme Court decisions; and are being filed at a record pace in 2014. In fact, it is estimated that if this trend continues, filings could increase by as much as 10 percent this year. Continue Reading

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Robert J. Herrington, Co-Chair of the firm’s Class Action Litigation Group, focuses his practice on defending consumer products companies in complex, multi-party litigation, including class actions, government enforcement litigation, product defect litigation and mass torts. Rob represents companies in a variety of industries…

Robert J. Herrington, Co-Chair of the firm’s Class Action Litigation Group, focuses his practice on defending consumer products companies in complex, multi-party litigation, including class actions, government enforcement litigation, product defect litigation and mass torts. Rob represents companies in a variety of industries, including apparel and footwear, retail, emerging technologies, consumer electronics, video game, telecommunications, advertising and publicity, online retailing, food and beverage, nutritional supplements, personal care products, sports and fitness, outdoor equipment, home appliances, automotive, and insurance.

Rob is the author of the best-selling book, Verdict for the Defense (Sutton Hart Press 2011), and a co-author of the first and second editions of The Class Action Fairness Act: Law and Strategy (ABA Publishing 2013 and 2022) as well as Class Action Strategy and Practice Guide (ABA Publishing 2018). Rob was recognized as the “Class Action Litigation Lawyer of the Year” (2017) by the Century City Bar Association. In 2013, 2014 and 2015, Rob was named in Law360‘s list of “Top Attorneys Under 40” for Class Actions.