Arguing their standpoint, KPH pointed to the vast geographical spread of its members, with many being small-scale wholesalers lacking the financial might for protracted legal battles. They emphasized the common thread of injury sustained by all plaintiffs: excessive payments due to the alleged anticompetitive behaviors of the defendants.
Legal Representatives and Counsel
KPH pressed for Michael L. Roberts (Roberts Law Firm PC) and Linda P. Nussbaum (Nussbaum Law Group PC) to steer the settlement class and Bradley T. Wilders (Stueve Siegel Hanson LLP) to act as the liaison counsel. The motion revealed KPH’s intention to carve out attorney fees amounting to 33% from the settlement treasure chest.
As the curtains drew on Tuesday, representatives from Pfizer and the plaintiffs remained tight-lipped, with no comments forthcoming.
The Legal Brigade
For the record, KPH’s legal cavalry consists of Linda P. Nussbaum, Michael L. Roberts, Erich P. Schork, Sarah E. DeLoach, Norman E. Siegel, Bradley T. Wilders, and Jordan A. Kane. On the other end, Pfizer’s legal defense is marshaled by Raj Gandesha, Edward Thrasher, Kathryn Swisher, Joseph Rebein, and Ashley Harrison.
