Boyd Demmer, et al v. Illinois Farmers Insurance Group.  RWB served as class counsel in this case alleging violation of Minnesota Statutes relating to the collection of insurance premiums for wage loss coverage on automobile policies.  As a result of this litigation, counsel obtained refunds of a portion of the PIP premiums paid by class members.    

Buchet, et al. v. ITT Consumer Financial Corporation, et al. The firm served as co‑lead counsel in this national consumer class action alleging RICO violations and forgery.  Counsel recovered $6.4 million in settlements on behalf of the plaintiff class.

Camp v. the Progressive Corporation, et al. The firm served as class counsel and participated in significant discovery in this Eastern District of Louisiana class action alleging violation of state overtime laws.  The plaintiff class recovered over $6,000,000 in settlements.

In Re: Caterpillar, Inc. C13 and C15 Engine Products Liability Litigation.  RWB represents one of the named plaintiffs in this class action alleging MY2007 engines suffer from a common design defect that renders MY2007 CAT engines unreliable, resulting in the engine failing, derating, or requiring repowering.

City of Wyoming v. Procter & Gamble Company, et al.   RWB represents the named plaintiff in this class action filed on behalf of municipalities for damages caused to sewer systems and waste treatment facilities by “flushable wipes.”

In re Conagra Peanut Butter Products Liability Litigation.  RWB served as class counsel in this No. D. of Georgia product liability class action related to peanut butter that was contaminated with salmonella.  Millions of dollars in settlements were paid out to individual claimants.

Denton v. Newell Window Furnishings, Inc.  The firm served as co‑lead counsel in this Illinois product liability class action related to lead contained in vinyl mini blinds.

Elliot v. ITT, et al. The firm served as lead counsel in this N.D. Illinois consumer class action alleging RICO violations and insurance packing. 

Frankle v. Best Buy Co., Inc. The firm was liaison counsel in this District of Minnesota consumer class action alleging the improper installation and venting of dryers in consumer homes. As a result of this case, Best Buy agreed to replace improper dryer venting with heavy metal or semi-rigid duct vent at no cost to the consumer or to reimburse class members their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses if they have already replaced the improper venting. 

In Re: General Motors LLC Ignition Switch Litigation.  RWB represents the class in this case alleging defendants knowingly sold motor vehicles containing defective ignition switches.  These defective switches were cutting off engine power, thus disabling critical functions, such as power steering, power braking and airbags, needed to safely operate vehicles.

Gerriets et al v. Western National Mutual Insurance Company. RWB served as class counsel in this case alleging violation of Minnesota Statutes relating to the collection of insurance premiums for wage loss coverage on automobile policies.  Counsel obtained refunds of a portion of the PIP premiums paid by class members.

Good v. Ameriprise Financial, Inc., et al.  RWB was class counsel in this District of Minnesota consumer class action related to the payment of commissions. 

H. J. Inc. v. Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., 492 U.S. 229, 109 S.Ct. 2893 (1989) Mark Reinhardt served as lead counsel and both briefed and successfully argued before the Supreme Court of the United States in this national consumer class action alleging RICO bribery.   (H.J., Inc. v. Northwestern Bell, 109 U.S. 2893 (1989)).

Hall v. State of Minnesota et al. RWB is class counsel in this case alleging defendants violate the due process clauses of the United States and Minnesota Constitutions by taking possession of property it knows it does not own then selling, keeping or otherwise benefitting from unrestricted us without providing adequate notice to the rightful owners.

Hamline Park Plaza Partnership, et al. v. Northern States Power Company.   The firm served as lead counsel in this Minnesota class action alleging consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices related to Northern States Power's Lighting Retrofit Program.  

Hawkins v. Thorp Loan Credit & Thrift Company. The firm served as lead counsel in this Minnesota consumer class action alleging violation of the Minnesota Small Loan Act.  Counsel obtained over $47 million in cash refunds and product discounts on behalf of the plaintiff class.

In re Herbal Supplements Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation.  RWB represents one of the named plaintiffs in this class action alleging certain store brand herbal supplements did not contain the ingredients the product label claimed the product contained, or, contained other substances that were not disclosed on the packaging for those herbal supplements. 

In Re High Carbon Concrete Litigation.  The firm was lead counsel in this consumer case brought on behalf of a class of approximately 1000 class members alleging violations of the Minnesota Deceptive Trade Practices Act and the Minnesota Prevention of Consumer Fraud Act. The class‑wide settlement provided for complete replacement of the defective concrete application at no cost to the consumer.

Hohn v. ITT.  The firm served as lead counsel in this District of Minnesota RICO and consumer fraud class action. 

In re Jetblue Airways Corp. Privacy Litigation.  RWB served as class counsel in this consumer privacy class action.    

Johnson v. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The Firm was counsel for the plaintiff class in this case alleging guaranteed lifetime annuity payments were drastically reduced in violation of the contract Plaintiffs entered into with the Defendants. 

Joseph King v. The Home Depot, Inc. RWB served as class counsel in this District of Maryland case alleging improper assignment of credit card payments.  $4 million in settlements was recovered for the plaintiff class.

Lynette Lijewski, et al. v. Regional Transit Board, et al.  The firm served as co‑lead counsel in this Minnesota class action alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Counsel obtained significant therapeutic relief as well as a cash settlement on behalf of the plaintiff class. 

In Re: McCormick & Company, Inc. Pepper Products Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation.  The firm is plaintiffs’ counsel in this class action alleging defendants deceived customers by selling partially empty containers of black pepper, a practice in the food industry commonly known as nonfunctional slack fill.

In Re: National Football League Players’ Concussion Injury Litigation, Court File No. 12-md-02323 (D. Penn.).  RWB is class counsel in this case alleging long-term chronic injuries and financial losses suffered as a result of the Defendants wrongful conduct with respect to concussive brain injuries sustained by Plaintiffs during their NFL careers.  Counsel for the class negotiated a settlement that includes medical testing and cash payments of $1.5-$5 million per player, depending on diagnosis as well as $10 million to be spent on education programs to promote safety and injury prevention.

Naficy et al v. Sprint Spectrum, L.P.  The firm was lead counsel in this California class action alleging the Sprint PCS wireless network had not been developed to a sufficient level to allow Sprint PCS to meet anticipated demand and, as a result, the quality of service did not meet the level of quality promised in Sprint PCS advertisements.  The plaintiff class settled with Sprint for restitution totaling 10% of the total air time charges up to $20 per account, for a specified month.

Nelson v. Citibank. The firm served as lead counsel in this national consumer class action alleging violations of the National Bank Act.

In re Northwest Privacy Litigation.  The firm was lead counsel in this District of Minnesota consumer class action alleging release of confidential customer information in violation of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §2701 et seq., and state and federal law.

Leonard & Eileen Olson, et al v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company. RWB served as class counsel in this case alleging violation of Minnesota Statutes relating to the collection of insurance premiums for wage loss coverage on automobile policies. Counsel obtained refunds of a portion of the PIP premiums paid by class members. 

Park v. Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, I.S.A., Inc.  RWB served as lead counsel in this national consumer case alleging the deceptive marketing of defective digital cameras. The relief provided in the settlement extended the warranty period with respect to the defective product and, class members received repair of the defective product; reimbursement for the cost of repairs if the consumer had already had the camera repaired; or a partial reimbursement of costs if the consumer bought a new digital camera (regardless of manufacturer).

In re Pet Food Products Liability Litigation. RWB served as class counsel in this products liability class action alleging contaminated pet food products caused the illness and/or death of thousands of cats and dogs across the United States.  $24,000,000 in settlements was recovered on behalf of the plaintiff class. 

Rathbun v. W.T. Grant, 219 N.W.2d 641 (Minn. 1974).  Mark Reinhardt served as lead counsel in this consumer class action alleging usury.  The case was one of the first class actions brought under the new rules in Minnesota.

Raymond Arent et al v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company.  RWB served as class counsel in this case alleging violation of Minnesota Statutes relating to the collection of insurance premiums for wage loss coverage on automobile policies.  Counsel settled the case and obtained refunds of a portion of the PIP premiums paid by class members.

Roth v. Life Time Fitness, Inc. et al.  RWB serves as plaintiffs’ counsel in this class action alleging failure to pay wages due and owing for work performed.

In Re Salmonella Litigation. The firm served as lead counsel in this national consumer class action filed on behalf of individuals who became ill after consuming salmonella bacteria contained in ice cream.  Plaintiff class recovered approximately $4.5 million in settlements for the plaintiff class. 

In Re Schmitt Music Litigation. The firm served as lead counsel in this consumer class action alleging RICO and usury violations in the state of Minnesota related to the Defendant’s "Instrument Trial Purchase Plan" which was marketed to the parents of students in school band programs.  The Plaintiff class recovered $2.5 million in settlements.

Streich v. American Family Mutual Ins. Co.  The firm served as lead counsel in this Minnesota consumer class action alleging consumer fraud.  Counsel obtained a substantial settlement for the class.

Sutton v. FCA Restaurant Company LLC. RWB was class counsel in this Minnesota class action related credit card numbers and expiration dates being printed on customer receipts in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.  Class members received vouchers for free food at defendant’s restaurants to settle the case.

In Re: Syngenta Litigation.  RWB represents one of the named plaintiffs in this Minnesota case alleging the defendant introduced genetically modified corn without first obtaining approval from China, a key export market which effectively closed the market to U.S. corn shipments starting in November 2013 causing lost revenue to corn producers.

In re Synthroid Marketing Litigation.  RWB served as class counsel in this class action related to the marketing of thyroid medication. Over $87 million in settlements were paid out to the plaintiff class. 

In Re: Takata Airbag Products Liability Litigation.  The firm is counsel for the plaintiff class in this products liability class action related to defective Takata airbags installed in many motor vehicles. Plaintiffs’ allege the defective airbags often fail to protect vehicle occupants from bodily injury during accidents, either when they fail to deploy or when they violently explode, sometimes expelling metal debris and shrapnel at vehicle occupants.

In Re: Target Corporation Customer Data Security Breach Litigation.  RWB serves as Coordinating Liaison Counsel and represents a class of financial institution plaintiffs alleging they have suffered substantial losses as a result of Target’s failure to adequately protect its sensitive payment data.  Counsel negotiated a settlement of $39,4000,000 on behalf of the plaintiff class of financial institutions.

Tripp, et al. v. Aetna, et al.  The firm served as lead counsel in this District of New Mexico consumer class action alleging violations of the small loan act and RICO violations.

In re U.S. Bancorp Litigation.  The firm served as co‑lead counsel in this national consumer class action alleging breach of fiduciary duty in the release of personal customer data.  Counsel obtained a settlement of $5 million in cash and product refunds on behalf of the plaintiff class. 

In re Volkswagen and Audi Warranty Extension Litigation. RWB served as class counsel in the national consumer fraud case related to defendant’s defective design of the 1.8 litre turbo-charged engines found in model year 1197-2004 Audi vehicles and model year 1998-2004 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. As a result of the litigation, the defendant agreed to reimburse class members 50-100% of their out-of-pocket costs for oil sludge related engine repairs and replacements and reasonable related expenses.   

In Re: Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation.  The firm is counsel for the plaintiff class in this case alleging Volkswagen deceptively and falsely manufactured, marketed and sold to consumers “clean” diesel automobiles as having low emissions and high fuel efficiency and vehicle performance when, in fact, the vehicles contained emissions cheating software that produced false emissions results when tested.  

Yost, et al v. Allstate Insurance Company. RWB served as class counsel in this case alleging violation of Minnesota Statutes relating to the collection of insurance premiums for wage loss coverage on automobile policies.  Counsel obtained refunds of a portion of the PIP premiums paid by class members.     

 In Re: 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation., MDL No. 2705, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois.  The firm currently serves on the executive committee in this consumer class action challenging the false and deceptive advertising practices of numerous manufacturers of Parmesan Cheese.