News
December 23, 2019
Announcement
Farella Seeking Approval of Historic $575 Million Settlement With Sutter Health in Antitrust Class Action
Farella Braun + Martel represents UFCW & Employers Benefit Trust (UEBT) and a certified class of direct purchasers of hospital services in seeking preliminary approval of a historic settlement reached on the eve of trial in the landmark antitrust...
October 31, 2019
Announcement
Farella Assists Patagonia With Challenge to Federal Agencies’ Weakening of ESA Protections
Farella Braun + Martel is advising Patagonia on its 60-day notice of intent to sue the United States Department of the Interior and United States Department of Commerce, and their constituent agencies tasked with administering the Endangered Species Act...
October 28, 2015
Media Coverage
Sutter Health Loses Appeal to Arbitrate Antitrust Row
Law360.com
Farella Braun + Martel's John Cooper, Rod Thompson and Christopher Wheeler are representing the UFCW & Employers Benefit Trust in UFCW & Employers Benefit Trust v. Sutter Health et al. A California appeals court affirmed a lower court’s decision holding...
April 8, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Files Lawsuit to Hold Down Healthcare Costs
Complaint alleges that Sutter engages in anticompetitive practices that result in overcharges of nearly 40% to employers for the same services offered by competing hospitals. San Francisco (April 8, 2014): Farella Braun + Martel LLP today joined several...
January 14, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Partners Ryan Lowther and Christopher Wheeler
SAN FRANCISCO, January 14, 2014 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the elevations of two senior associates to the partnership. The new partners are Ryan Lowther and Christopher Wheeler. “We congratulate Ryan and Chris on this achievement...
April 15, 2009
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Welcomes Attorney Christopher Wheeler
SAN FRANCISCO , Apr. 15, 2009 : Farella Braun + Martel has added associate Christopher C. Wheeler to the firm's Business Litigation Practice Group. Wheeler joins Farella from the Committee on Capital Markets Regulation in Cambridge, Mass., where...