Class Actions
Effective economic analysis and efficient data management are fundamental to successfully resolving class-action litigation.
HKA’s independent experts transform complex data into clear, compelling insights – delivered through authoritative reports and expert testimony. These capabilities are critical in class certification, establishing liability evidence, damages quantification, courtroom presentation, and settlement administration.
How we support clients and counsel in class actions
HKA supports clients and counsel at every stage of running or defending class action litigation:
Early case assessment
We study financial, economic, and operational data to identify potential class members. Our specialists estimate the potential size of the class, evaluate the range of damages, identify key discovery needs, and support litigation strategy with data-driven insights.
Class certification and registration
Our experts assess the feasibility of developing a class-wide damages model, evaluate the typicality and commonality of the putative class and help explain the extent to which issues are shared or individual. This work is explained in expert reports and we provide testimony at depositions and certification hearings.
Expert liability evidence
Our industry, economic, financial and accounting experts are often engaged to provide forensic insights into issues of liability for plaintiffs and defendants.
Measuring damages
If a class is certified, we frequently examine alleged class-wide damages and provide detailed reports and testify at deposition and trial.
Settlement or award administration
Following a settlement or damages award, our team supports the administration process by performing claim calculations and distributing proceeds to class members.
Representative cases
Confidentiality is a defining feature of class action disputes. However, selected public disclosures highlight HKA’s expert involvement in high-profile matters, alongside other notable cases that illustrate the complexity and significance of class action litigation across jurisdictions and sectors.
Examples include:
- Sidibe et al. v. Sutter Health
(U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:15-cv-00562-RMW) – Landmark antitrust litigation alleging inflated healthcare costs due to anticompetitive practices. - Janet Fyock et al. v. Fifth Third Bank
(U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Case No. 1:12-CV-00851) – Litigation involving an alleged breach of contract regarding cash advance loans and related disclosures. Jury found breach of contract and zero damages. - Meghan Bright as Curator of the Estate of Leonard Foote, et al. v. Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
(United States District Court Middle District of Tennessee, Nashville Division) – Performed rebuttal analysis related to the development of a class-wide damage model and testified at deposition, in the class certification phase. The class was not certified in this matter. - Aaron Senne, et al. v. Office of the Commissioner of Baseball, et al.
(U.S. District Court, Northern District of California) – Analysis of class certification and class-wide damages in a wage-and-hour suit related to the alleged failure to pay minimum wage to minor league baseball players.
- Brandy Varner, Michael Link, Donald Shepherd, Bobbi Shepherd, Michael Acosta, Ann Field, Bonita Dunlap, Margot Foster, David Klinck, Michael Banning v. Dometic Corporation
(United States District Court Southern District of Florida) – Performed rebuttal analysis related to the development of a class-wide damage model and testified at deposition, in the class certification phase. The class was not certified in this matter. - Alexander Barry, et al. v. University of Washington, et al.
(King County Superior Court) – Litigation involving alleged breach of contract related to COVID-19 tuition and fee refunds. Performed rebuttal analysis of alleged class-wide damages. The matter settled favorably after deposition testimony. - Vicky Maldonado, et al. v. Apple, Inc., et al.
(U.S. District Court, Northern District of California) – Performed rebuttal analysis of alleged class-wide damages related to providing replacement devices that were not equivalent to new product. The matter settled favorably after deposition testimony. - IN RE: Facebook Privacy Litigation
(U.S. District Court, Northern District of California) – Performed rebuttal analysis related to the development of a class-wide damage model for allegedly sharing personally identifiable information with advertisers. Testified at deposition in the class certification phase, and the class was not certified.
Why HKA
HKA combines deep litigation experience with advanced digital tools to deliver clarity and credibility in class action disputes. Our experts are trusted for their ability to examine complex datasets, apply rigorous methodologies, and communicate findings with precision and authority.
- Extensive experience studying large, complex datasets often including millions of records using advanced tools including econometric modelling and statistical techniques, which can be valuable both during class certification and damages phases
- Seasoned experts with advanced academic qualifications — including PhDs and MBAs and professional accreditations such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (ACA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)
- Testified in hundreds of cases before in courts as we are trusted for clarity, impartiality, and the ability to communicate complex findings in a compelling and credible manner
- Sector experience across key industry that are widely subject to class actions including consumer products, financial services, industrials, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, sports, telecoms, media, and technology
- Class action expertise involving claims of product liability, false advertising, breach of contract, fraud, privacy and data breaches, medical reimbursements, and employment disputes
From certification to settlement, HKA delivers impartial analysis and expert insight that helps clients navigate complexity and present evidence with confidence.
