Roxanne Conlin & Associates, P.C.

$180

Class Action (Antitrust)

Microsoft illegally monopolized and engaged in unreasonable restraints of trade for operating system and productivity applications software, leading to Iowa consumers being overcharged. Obtained a $179.95 million settlement from Microsoft.

$8

Class Action (Shareholder)

Class action alleging the Board of Directors of MidAmerican Energy did not get full value for the company in a merger, depriving shareholders of appropriate compensation. Case settled for $7.5 million.

$5M

Inadequate Security

Three Sudanese immigrant children were molested by a maintenance man at an apartment complex. The complex had hired him despite knowing he was a registered sex offender. Case settled for $5.05 million.

$2

Sexual Abuse by Teachers

Jane Doe, a 13-year-old 8th grader, was sexually abused by a predatory teacher whose conduct had been repeatedly reported to supervisory personnel who took no action. The school district settled for $2.25 million.

$1

Personal Injury (Motor Vehicle Crash)

An 11-year-old child was severely injured and ejected from a county van when an untrained intern failed to stop at a stop sign, causing a collision that killed two other children. Case settled for $1.25 million.

$1

Product Liability (Asbestos)

Joe Beeman, a journeyman plumber, developed asbestosis due to asbestos exposure from manufacturers who concealed the dangers. Jury returned a verdict against Keene for $1.175 million in actual damages and $5 million in punitive damages. Punitive damages were set aside, and lost life expectancy damages were eliminated on appeal. The remainder of the verdict, with interest, was affirmed.