Class actions and shareholder derivative lawsuits involve multiple plaintiffs collectively bringing action on behalf of a group or corporation. Due to the number of plaintiffs typically involved, these lawsuits may be complicated and emotionally charged.
Ajamie’s lawyers are experienced in handling derivative lawsuits and class actions. The firm’s success in these matters has been publicized in leading legal publications and media.
The firm recently filed a class action against title insurance companies for charging excessive rates. We are part of a consortium of law firms working on this class action.
Representative matters include:
- Winning the dismissal of 21 consolidated class action lawsuits filed in federal court against former officers of a New York Stock Exchange listed client alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5.
- Defending a partnership and its partners in class action alleging securities fraud. We filed a challenge to personal jurisdiction on behalf of the partners, prevailed on appeal in a case of first impression, and subsequently settled the claim against the partnership for nuisance value.
- Successfully representing tens of thousands of overseas agricultural workers in litigation brought in United States courts for injuries arising from exposure to pesticides banned in the United States.
- Advising a class of Texas purchasers of workers’ compensation insurance in overcharge litigation, yielding settlements refunding the illegal overcharges.
- Successfully representing thousands of users of the diet drug combination Fen-Phen in cases brought across the country.