Legal Settlements

Whether for class action, mass tort, or regulatory settlements, our clients trust Rust for consultative expertise and administrative efficiencies. Our practice area organization helps ensure we deliver the subject matter expertise most relevant to your case. Click below to learn more about each practice area.

Antitrust Settlements

Rust's antitrust leadership team has broad and deep experience with direct and indirect purchaser settlements spanning all industries, including pharmaceuticals, software, and electronics. Whether designing notice programs and materials to increase class participation, consulting on claims validation standards to help prevent fraud, or any of the other aspects of administration, trust Rust’s market intelligence to help you reach your goals.   Representative Experience In re LIBOR-Based Financial Instruments Antitrust Litigation, MDL 2262 (S.D.N.Y.). In re Transpacific Passenger Air Transportation Antitrust Litigation, No. 07-05634, MDL 1913 (N.D. Cal.). In re Online DVD Rental Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 2029 (N.D. Cal.). In re NYC Bus Tour Antitrust Litigation, No. 13-CV-0711 (S.D.N.Y.). Microsoft I-V Cases, J.C.C.P. No. 4106 (Cal. Super. Ct. San Francisco County).

Kristen Stallings Dir., Business Development 202.379.8072 kstallings@rustconsulting.com

Consumer Settlements

Rust’s diverse experience means we’ve probably handled whatever type of settlement you have on your plate. Our recent experience with consumer settlements includes data breach, privacy, labeling, and false claim settlements. In addition to private class actions, we also have a wealth of experience on matters involving relevant regulatory bodies such as attorneys general and the FTC.   Representative Experience Githieya v. Global Tel*Link, No. 1:15-CV-00986 (N.D. Ga.). Gisairo/MacKay v. Lenovo, No. 0:19-cv-02727 (D. Minn.). Femmer v. Sephora, No. 4:20-CV-00676 (S.D. Cal.). In re Nutella Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, No. 3:11-cv-01086 (D.N.J.). In re Sony Gaming Networks and Customer Data Security Breach Litigation, No. 11-MD-2258 (S.D. Cal.). Johnson v. Navient Solutions, No. 1:15-cv-00716 (S.D. Ind.).

Tiffaney Janowicz, Esq. Senior Vice President 612.770.8805 tjanowicz@rustconsulting.com

Finance Settlements

Financial institutions face unique and ever-changing regulatory requirements. Rust has established complementary data and system security certifications, policies, and best practices, and passes regular audits by third parties and many of our largest financial-institution clients, making it easy for clients to trust Rust to administer their settlements – whether related to mortgage, overdraft, student loans, lender-placed insurance, or other financial issues. Representative Experience National Mortgage Settlement Independent Foreclosure Review In re Checking Account Overdraft Litigation, No. 1:09-MD-02036 (S.D. Fla.). In re Higher One Account Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, No. 3:12-md-02407 (D. Conn.). Jackson v. Wells Fargo Bank, No. 2:12cv1262 (W.D. Penn.).

Jim Parks, CPA Senior Vice President 612.359.2923 jparks@rustconsulting.com

Insurance & Healthcare Settlements

Rust understands the sensitivity of working with the insurance and health information of class members—your current, former, and future customers. Insurance and healthcare industry clients trust Rust because we not only provide the same high level of customer service to class members as our clients, but comply with HIPAA and adhere to the standards established by HITECH as it pertains to the security of Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personal Health Records (PHR). Our assortment of certifications, policies, and best practices passes regular audits by many of our clients as well as third parties. Representative Experience Becher v. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, No. 2:10cv6264 (C.D. Cal.). Fogel v. Farmers Group, No. BC300142 (Cal. Super. Ct. Los Angeles County). In the Matter of EmblemHealth, Assurance No. 14-031. In the Matter of Excellus Health Plan, Assurance No. 2009-025. Lebanon Chiropractic v. Liberty Mutual, No. 14-L-521 (Cir. Ct. St. Clair County).

Tiffaney Janowicz, Esq. Senior Vice President 612.770.8805 tjanowicz@rustconsulting.com

Labor & Employment Settlements

With experience on 3,700 labor and employment cases -- involving wage-and-hour, FLSA, discrimination, ERISA, and PAGA matters -- Rust is the nation’s leading labor and employment settlement administrator. No matter how large the matter or how many concurrent smaller ones, Rust has the scalability to meet your needs. We leverage our core planning and processing strengths to identify unforeseen issues up-front, avoid uncertainty, and develop cost-saving solutions that benefit the parties in labor and employment settlements. Representative Experience Alexander v. FedEx Ground Package System, No. 3:05-cv-38 (N.D. Cal.). Houser v. Pritzker, No. 1:10-cv-03105 (S.D.N.Y.). Dynaburksy v. AlliedBarton Security Services, No. SACV 12-02210 (C.D. Cal.). Lann v. Trinity Health, No. 14-cv-2237 (D. Md.). Hundreds of settlements involving federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

Eric Bishop Senior Vice President 612.359.2988 ebishop@rustconsulting.com

Product Liability Settlements

Balancing fraud prevention, efficient claims-filing processes, and cost-effective claims processing is essential for product liability settlement administration. With thousands of claims-made cases administered, Rust can help identify potential challenges and design validation processes up front to balance competing interests and avoid unexpected costs and delays. Rust also has the experience to successfully coordinate complex workflows involving manufacturers, inspection companies, repair service providers, and other parties to keep settlement administration moving forward accurately and efficiently. Representative Experience Asghari v. Volkswagen Group of America, No. 2:13-cv-2529 (C.D. Cal.). Herremans v. BMW of North America, No. 14-cv-02363 (C.D. Cal.). In re Imprelis Herbicide Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation, No. 2:11-md-02284, MDL No. 2284 (E.D. Pa.). Oaks v. Sears, Roebuck and Co., No. 1:15-cv-11318 (N.D. Ill.). Uponor Cases: George v. Uponor, No. 12-cv-249 (D. Minn.); In Re Wirsbo Non-F1807 Yellow Brass Litigation, No. 08-cv-1223 (D. Nev.).

Tiffaney Janowicz, Esq. Senior Vice President 612.770.8805 tjanowicz@rustconsulting.com

Securities Settlements

Rust’s securities team comprises professionals with experience in settlement administration and securities brokerage firms. Their in-depth knowledge of the language and processes of the securities industry as well as the nuances of various types of securities settlements helps Rust ensure accurate and timely distribution. With proven technology and processes and a mindset of continuous improvement, our focus continues to promote delivery of ever-faster awards while increasing accuracy and security. Representative Experience Shanawaz v. Intellipharmaceutics International, No. 1:17-cv-05761 (S.D.N.Y.). Khoja v. Orexigen, No. 3:15-cv-00540 (S.D. Cal.). Nguyen v. Newlink, No. 1:16-cv-3545 (S.D.N.Y.). Anwar v. Fairfield Greenwich Limited, No. 09-cv-118 (S.D.N.Y.). In re American International Group, Inc. Securities Litigation, No. 04 Civ. 8141 (S.D.N.Y.). (PwC, Company, Starr, and Gen Re Settlements) In re Wachovia Equity Securities Litigation, No. 08cv06171 (S.D.N.Y.). In re Indymac Mortgage-Backed Securities Litigation, MDL No. 2065 (S.D.N.Y.). Pappas v. Countrywide Financial Corporation, No. 2:07cv5295 (C.D. Cal.).

Christine Azar, Esq. Senior Vice President 484.437.1066 cazar@rustconsulting.com