Rock Hutchinson business litigation and counsel
Rock Hutchinson business litigation and counsel
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Business Litigation And Counsel

Strong And Effective Representation In Business Litigation

Rock Hutchinson, PLLP, represents clients in a broad range of business and commercial litigation cases. The firm’s attorneys have decades of experience navigating business disputes in state and federal courts, and arbitration. They have a proven track record of success in high-stakes cases. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, they represent clients in state and federal courts nationwide.

Business clients in a wide range of industries rely on the firm for skilled advocacy in disputes ranging from simple to highly complex, including:

The firm’s attorneys have a reputation for being strategic, results-driven advocates who know how to preserve business relationships between parties engaged in litigation. While they represent businesses in a wide range of sectors, they have extensive experience representing clients in the food, beverage and agribusiness, healthcare, and banking and finance industries

Representative Business And Commercial Litigation Experience

  • Won pre-discovery summary judgment in federal court on behalf of ATM owner in class action litigation.
  • Lead defense counsel for one of the largest egg producers in the United States in In Re: Processed Egg Products Antitrust Litigation (MDL No. 2002 E.D. PA.), a nationwide class action consolidated in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The direct purchaser class case settled against client for no economic remuneration. The claims of several opt-out plaintiffs are proceeding.
  • Negotiated an early $0 settlement on behalf of a local bank in an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuit.
  • Won summary judgment dismissing with prejudice seven-figure claims against a leading provider of drug-delivery technology to the health care industry.
  • Represented global food and beverage company in food labeling lawsuit.
  • Defended a national retail chain in a class action alleging the false and deceptive labeling of organic milk.
  • Won dismissal of seven-figure claims against an electronic toll road business. The claims included contractual, commercial tort, and intellectual property issues.
  • Defended a California food grower in an employment class action alleging violations of California’s wage and hour laws.
  • Resolved a product liability claim against a beverage client brought by a consumer.
  • Obtained a $0 settlement on behalf of a beverage client in an action alleging claims of trademark infringement and unfair competition under the Lanham Act in federal court in Minnesota.
  • Negotiated a non-monetary settlement on behalf of a food company in a trademark infringement action venued in the Western District of Texas.
  • Settled case just prior to trial for a significant sum in favor of Australian investment banking firm against joint venturer accused of misappropriation of corporate opportunity and breach of fiduciary duty during development of a biodiesel refinery.
  • Obtained favorable resolution for a biofuel client against an engineering firm hired to construct a biofuel refinery based on claims of professional malpractice and fraud.
  • Effectively enforced noncompete agreement against former employee and new employer.
  • Worked on numerous antitrust class actions, including: In re: Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Antitrust Litigation (MDL No. 05-cv-0979 (N.D. Cal.)); In re: Ready-Mixed Concrete Antitrust Litigation (05-cv-0979 (S.D. Ind.)); and Bulk Graphite Antitrust Litigation (D. N.J.).
  • Involved in various other class actions, including: Activated Carbon-Based Hunting Clothing Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation (MDL No. 2059 D. Minn.), consumer fraud claims against outdoor clothing companies for false advertising). Also Lawnmower Engines Horsepower Marketing & Sales Practices Litigation (MDL No. 1999 E.D. Wis.) alleging RICO, consumer fraud, civil conspiracy, and unjust enrichment claims against manufacturers of lawn mowers and lawn mower engines.