Legal Journey to Settlement
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February 2022: U.S. District Judge John R. Tunheim granted class certification, allowing Snyder to represent all plan participants since April 23, 2015.
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March 2024: Judge Tunheim largely denied summary judgment for UnitedHealth.
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December 2024: Both parties reached a settlement and requested preliminary court approval.
The attorneys’ fee motion followed this string of courtroom victories that paved the way for the settlement’s final approval.
Counsel on Both Sides
Plaintiffs’ Team:
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Sanford Heisler Sharp LLP: Leigh Anne St. Charles, Kevin H. Sharp, Brent Hannafan, David McNamee, Charles Field, David Sanford
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Halunen Law: Susan M. Coler
UnitedHealth’s Defense:
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Kirkland & Ellis LLP: Craig S. Primis, K. Winn Allen, Madelyn A. Morris
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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP: Martin S. Chester, Deborah A. Ellingboe, Drew M. Horwood
