FIRM BIOGRAPHY

ADEMI & O’REILLY, LLP has represented thousands of consumers and business organizations in civil matters in State and Federal courts. The firm actively practices in the fields of securities class action litigation and consumer class action litigation, including antitrust and consumer credit. The firm also practices federal bankruptcy law and federal appellate law.

APPOINTMENTS AS CLASS COUNSEL

In re: eFunds Corporation Securities Litigation (E.D. Wis.)

Ademi & O’Reilly, LLP filed a securities class action eFunds Corporation for improper accounting practices. The court appointed Ademi & O’Reilly, LLP co-lead counsel for the class.

In re: Spiegel Corp. Securities Litigation (N.D. Ill.)

The U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, appointed Ademi & O’Reilly, LLP co-lead counsel in a securities class action brought against controlling entities of Spiegel Corp.

Beattie v. Capital One F.S.B. (E.D. Wis.)

The U.S. District Court appointed Ademi & O’Reilly, LLP as class counsel in a class action brought against Capital One F.S.B. and a debt collector.

Miller v. NCO Financial Services, Inc. (E.D. Wis.)

Ademi & O’Reilly, LLP was appointed co-class counsel in this lawsuit under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Hernandez v. Robinson Reagan and Young, P.C. (E. D. Wis.)

Ademi & O’Reilly, LLP was appointed co-class counsel in this lawsuit under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Patton v. National Asset Management Enterprises, Inc. (E.D. Wis.)

Ademi & O’Reilly, LLP was appointed co-class counsel in this lawsuit under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Ramirez v. National Revenue Corp. (E.D. Wis.)

Ademi & O’Reilly, LLP was appointed co-class counsel in this lawsuit under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Ferch v. JBC & Associates (N.D. Ill.)

Ademi & O’Reilly, LLP was appointed co-class counsel in this lawsuit under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

CONSUMER CLASS ACTIONS

In re Hyundai Horsepower Litigation

Ademi & O’Reilly, LLP represents a United States and Canadian class of purchasers of Hyundai and Kia motor vehicles, to whom Hyundai & Kia represented the horsepower of various vehicles. Over 1.3 million vehicle purchasers are in the class, and the case is pending in the Orange County (California) Superior Court. A settlement worth over $100 million has been reached with Hyundai USA; litigation against Kia continues.

Linton et al. v. MBTI, Inc., et al. (E.D. of Wis.)

Ademi & O’Reilly, LLP represents several plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against a vocational school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The suit alleges that the Defendants committed fraud in obtaining student loan funds, and a variety of other consumer violations. Litigation is pending.

Washkoviak v. Student Loan Marketing Association (Washington, D.C.)

Ademi & O’Reilly, LLP is co-lead counsel in a nationwide class action lawsuit brought against Sallie Mae for improper impositions of late fees and interest with respect to student loan. On appeal, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals permitted the plaintiffs to file an amended complaint.  The Superior Court again dismissed the case, and on appeal, the D.C. Court of Appeals reversed the Superior Court.

ANTITRUST

In re Automotive Refinishing Paint Antitrust Litigation, MDL Dkt. No. 1426

Ademi & O’Reilly, LLP is co-counsel in more than 20 lawsuits brought against the major car paint manufacturers, including Sherwin Williams, Akzo Nobel, DuPont, PPG Industries and BASF. The Court has certified a class, and litigation is on-going. A partial settlement of $66.7 million has been achieved, and litigation against two defendants continues.

APPELLATE REPRESENTATION

Ademi & O’Reilly, LLP has litigated eighteen appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and two petitions for certiorari to the United States Supreme Court, one of which was granted.  Also the firm has litigated two appeals to the District of Columbia Circuit Court, both of which resulting in favorable rulings.  Mr. O’Reilly has presented oral argument eight times before the Seventh Circuit. On a habeas corpus motion after appeal, Ademi & O’Reilly, LLP established the ineffective assistance of trial counsel, resulting in a reduction of one client’s criminal sentence from 180 months to 54 months.

OTHER LITIGATION

Ademi & O’Reilly, LLP has served as debtor’s counsel in numerous complex bankruptcies, including the representation of corporations under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, and informal debt workouts.