CLASS ACTION &
COMPLEX LITIGATION
Silver Golub & Teitell LLP represents clients in complex civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels, including class actions, RICO, antitrust, False Claims Act, government affairs and civil rights litigation. The firm’s class action and complex litigation practice has recovered billions of dollars in judgments and settlements on behalf of private individuals, corporate whistleblowers, federal, state and local governments, and unions and pension funds, among others.
The firm undertook its first class action litigation in 1983, serving as class counsel in an ERISA action that obtained additional pension benefits for more than 40,000 Xerox Corp. pensioners. Nearly 40 years later, the firm is currently completing claims settlement processes in a quarter-billion dollar recovery obtained in a class action against the State of Connecticut for public sector union employees fired in violation of their First Amendment rights of free speech and association. The firm just participated with a team of class counsel in a pro bono class action against the U.S. Bureau of Prisons establishing crucial COVID protections for federal prisoners at FCI Danbury.
Silver Golub & Teitell served as private lead counsel for the State of Connecticut in its sovereign enforcement action against the tobacco industry, helping Connecticut recover nearly $4 billion; an additional $350 million was awarded in recognition of the work performed by Connecticut’s legal team in helping to achieve the national settlement. SGT also helped the United States Government obtain a $150 million recovery in a False Claim Act action against a major defense contractor.
REPRESENtATIVE ACTIVE CASES
CLASS ACTION LITIGATION
OTHER COMPLEX LITIGATION
- State of California ex rel. Elder v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., No. 3:21 cv 00419-CRB (N.D. Cal.)
- State of Illinois ex rel. Elder v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., No. 1:21 cv 00085 (N.D. Ill.)
- State of California ex rel. Elder v. U.S. Bank, N.A., No. 3:21 cv 00551-CRB (N.D. Cal.)
- State of Illinois ex rel. Elder v. U.S. Bank, N.A., No. 1:21 cv 00926 (N.D. Ill.)
- Reclaimant Corp. v. Deutsch, et al., No. (06) UWY CV 13 6054898 S
Smart, effective litigators
Our complex class action and civil litigation attorneys are known and respected for their extensive courtroom experience and attention to detail. We have handled hundreds of cases from inception through trial and, when necessary, appeal.
We take class action and civil litigation cases on a contingency fee basis, making it possible to affordably pursue claims that would not be cost-effective with a more traditional hourly fee agreement. Our attorneys offer the extensive background usually found only at large commercial firms, combined with the courtroom savvy and personal attention possible with a smaller, more nimble firm. Our lawyers are all dedicated to ensuring that individuals get the same high-quality legal representation that is available to America’s largest corporations.
Experienced CLASS ACTION & COMPLEX Litigation Lawyers
The firm has experience litigation in the following areas:
- Businesses bringing large commercial claims against contractors, subcontractors, vendors and suppliers, including cases that cross state lines and national borders
- Complex contract disputes, including multi-party disputes
- Businesses involved in disputes with other businesses
- Antitrust litigation
- Executive employees involved in employment contract disputes, bringing wrongful termination claims, or disputing stock options or terms of a severance package
- Constructive discharge claims
- Employees charging employers with discrimination or harassment in the workplace
- Equal Employment Opportunities Act (EEOC) claims
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims
- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) claims on behalf of returning veterans
- Whistleblower actions that bring false claims to the attention of government authorities
- Individuals or businesses charging a business with fraud in class action lawsuits
- Securities litigation
- Estate litigation
CONTACT US — WE CAN HELP YOU
If you or a family member have a dispute that seeks monetary damages or specific performance, please contact us today at info@sgtlaw.com; call one of our offices in Stamford, New Haven, Hartford or Waterbury, CT; or call one of our telephone numbers in the Connecticut towns below to find out how we can help you:
- Stamford (203) 325-4491
- Bridgeport (203) 386-9844
- Danbury (203) 816-8476
- Greenwich (203) 489-2952
- Hartford (860) 785-6585
- New Haven (203) 916-5796
- New London (860) 785-6581
- Waterbury (203) 916-5785
- Westport (203) 349-8154
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