HIGH-STAKE WINS
v. BP/AMOCO
Co-Lead counsel for a certified class of royalty owners in a jury trial against BP/AMOCO for underpaying oil and gas royalties over a twelve-year period. The jury returned a verdict for the class resulting in a judgment in excess of $40 million.
v. WAL-MART, INC.
Lead counsel for a certified settlement class in Kansas and Missouri against Wal-Mart, Inc., et al., arising out of wage and hour disputes on behalf of all former and current employees. The settlement in these cases exceeded $100 million.
ANTITRUST
Lead counsel of major antitrust case involving student housing with multi-million dollar verdict
THE NFL
Lead trial counsel for the former owner of the Denver Broncos in a jury trial before a Denver Federal Jury, seeking a 10% ownership interest in the team as a result of the breach of a right of first refusal in a Sale Contract. Although Mr. Long’s client prevailed in the jury trial and obtained an award of specific performance, the case was reversed on appeal. Kaiser v. Bowlen, 181 F. Supp. 2d 1200, (Colo2002), appeal, 455 F.3d 1197 (Colo. 2007).
CO SUPREME COURT
Lead class and trial counsel for military retirees seeking a declaration that state taxing scheme was unconstitutional. The Colorado Supreme Court affirmed and ordered the State to pay approximately $32 million in refunds. Kuhn v. the State of Colorado, 817 P.2d 101 (Colo. 1991), appeal after remand, 897 P. 2d 792 (Colo. 1995).
DE SUPREME COURT
Lead trial counsel for a class of investors attacking an oil and gas company as a result of the roll-up of a master limited partnership. After a four-week class action trial in the Chancery Court of Delaware and Delaware Supreme court affirmance, approximately $63 million was paid to investors. Enserch Corp., et al v. Maclane Gas Co., 633 A.2d 369, reh'g denied, 647 A.2d 381 (Del. 1993).
KAISER STEEL CORP.
Lead trial counsel for the reorganized Kaiser Steel Corporation seeking reimbursement of over $300 million from numerous defendants, including advisors, directors, and officers, on theories of fraudulent transfer and breach of fiduciary duties, which left the company insolvent after a leveraged buyout. Case settled on the weekend before the scheduled three-month jury trial.
v. CENTRAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Trial counsel for a small cable television company claiming antitrust and tortious interference violations by a major cable television company. After a five-week jury trial and full appeal, the client received approximately $43 million. TCI Cablevision, Inc. v. Central Telecommunications, Inc., 800 F.2d 711 (8th Circuit 1986), cert. Denied, 480 U.S. 910 (1987).
HIGH-TECH COMPANY
Lead trial counsel for a small, high-tech start-up company claiming contract violations and various business torts against a major U.S. tire company in a six-week jury trial in the Boulder District Court. A seven-figure jury verdict was obtained, and the case settled on appeal.