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Yahoo
10-06-2025
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Six Baron & Budd Shareholders Named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers
DALLAS, June 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Six attorneys from the nationally recognized law firm Baron & Budd have been singled out again for their willingness to take on the largest corporations in the world on behalf of their clients. Baron & Budd shareholders Steve Baron, Russell Budd, Andrew Miller, William G. Powers, Scott Simmer and Roland Tellis are ranked among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers in the United States. The Lawdragon list is compiled through nominations, independent research and vetting with other lawyers. Russell Budd and Steve Baron made the list for their work in consumer protection and class action cases. Russell Budd has been the firm's president and managing shareholder since 2002. For more than 40 years, he has successfully fought for the victims of corporate wrongdoing and individuals affected by asbestos. Currently, Budd serves as Co-Lead Counsel for the Attorney General litigation track in the Insulin Pricing MDL. Steve Baron heads the firm's mesothelioma and asbestos practice, which has secured large verdicts and settlements to cement Baron & Budd's reputation as a watchdog for consumer protection. Andrew Miller, William Powers and Scott Simmer, who work in the firm's Washington, D.C. office, were recognized for their work in whistleblower cases. Andrew Miller also made the list for his work on SEC, IRS and fraud litigation. His practice focuses on fraud and abuse litigation under federal and state False Claims Acts and represents clients with claims filed with the Whistleblower Offices of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Internal Revenue Service. William Powers, who also was recognized for his expertise in consumer protection cases, is part of the firm's qui tam practice, specializing in litigation to combat civil fraud under the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and the Stark Law. Powers represents clients with claims filed with the Whistleblower Offices of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Internal Revenue Service. Scott Simmer is a veteran litigator who specializes in rooting out deceit and fraud in hidden corners of government programs, education and healthcare industries. Simmer represents whistleblowers bringing qui tam cases of fraud under federal and state False Claims Acts as well as IRS, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) whistleblowers. He also made the Lawdragon list for his work in investigations and SEC trials. Roland Tellis leads the firm's Los Angeles-based class action practice group. He specializes in consumer class actions, financial fraud, business torts, corporate misconduct, and automobile defects. About Baron & Budd, P.C. With more than 40 years of experience, Baron & Budd has the expertise and resources to handle complex litigation throughout the United States. As a law firm that takes pride in remaining at the forefront of litigation, Baron & Budd has spearheaded many significant cases for hundreds of public entities and tens of thousands of individuals. Since the firm was founded in 1977, Baron & Budd has achieved substantial national acclaim for its work on cutting-edge litigation, trying hundreds of cases to verdict and settling tens of thousands of cases in areas of litigation as diverse and significant as dangerous and highly addictive pharmaceuticals, defective medical devices, asbestos and mesothelioma, wildfires, environmental contamination, fraudulent banking practices, e-cigarettes, motor vehicles, federal whistleblower cases and other consumer fraud issues. View source version on Contacts Debra CollierMarketing ManagerSteven T. BaronShareholderBaron & Budd,
Business Wire
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Six Baron & Budd Shareholders Named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Six attorneys from the nationally recognized law firm Baron & Budd have been singled out again for their willingness to take on the largest corporations in the world on behalf of their clients. Baron & Budd shareholders Steve Baron, Russell Budd, Andrew Miller, William G. Powers, Scott Simmer and Roland Tellis are ranked among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers in the United States. The Lawdragon list is compiled through nominations, independent research and vetting with other lawyers. Russell Budd and Steve Baron made the list for their work in consumer protection and class action cases. Russell Budd has been the firm's president and managing shareholder since 2002. For more than 40 years, he has successfully fought for the victims of corporate wrongdoing and individuals affected by asbestos. Currently, Budd serves as Co-Lead Counsel for the Attorney General litigation track in the Insulin Pricing MDL. Steve Baron heads the firm's mesothelioma and asbestos practice, which has secured large verdicts and settlements to cement Baron & Budd's reputation as a watchdog for consumer protection. Andrew Miller, William Powers and Scott Simmer, who work in the firm's Washington, D.C. office, were recognized for their work in whistleblower cases. Andrew Miller also made the list for his work on SEC, IRS and fraud litigation. His practice focuses on fraud and abuse litigation under federal and state False Claims Acts and represents clients with claims filed with the Whistleblower Offices of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Internal Revenue Service. William Powers, who also was recognized for his expertise in consumer protection cases, is part of the firm's qui tam practice, specializing in litigation to combat civil fraud under the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and the Stark Law. Powers represents clients with claims filed with the Whistleblower Offices of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Internal Revenue Service. Scott Simmer is a veteran litigator who specializes in rooting out deceit and fraud in hidden corners of government programs, education and healthcare industries. Simmer represents whistleblowers bringing qui tam cases of fraud under federal and state False Claims Acts as well as IRS, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) whistleblowers. He also made the Lawdragon list for his work in investigations and SEC trials. Roland Tellis leads the firm's Los Angeles-based class action practice group. He specializes in consumer class actions, financial fraud, business torts, corporate misconduct, and automobile defects. About Baron & Budd, P.C. With more than 40 years of experience, Baron & Budd has the expertise and resources to handle complex litigation throughout the United States. As a law firm that takes pride in remaining at the forefront of litigation, Baron & Budd has spearheaded many significant cases for hundreds of public entities and tens of thousands of individuals. Since the firm was founded in 1977, Baron & Budd has achieved substantial national acclaim for its work on cutting-edge litigation, trying hundreds of cases to verdict and settling tens of thousands of cases in areas of litigation as diverse and significant as dangerous and highly addictive pharmaceuticals, defective medical devices, asbestos and mesothelioma, wildfires, environmental contamination, fraudulent banking practices, e-cigarettes, motor vehicles, federal whistleblower cases and other consumer fraud issues.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Baron & Budd Obtains Record Settlement in Restaurant Revitalization Fraud Lawsuit Against CoreLife Eatery, LLC
A whistleblower, represented by Baron & Budd, came forward with information about the fraudulently obtained grant money. WASHINGTON, May 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the national law firm Baron & Budd announced a record $7.8 million settlement in a whistleblower lawsuit brought under the False Claims Act against CoreLife Eatery, LLC for defrauding the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). This is the largest RRF settlement under the False Claims Act to date. The RRF was established in 2021 as part of the American Rescue Plan Act to provide financial assistance to restaurants and other food-service businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, businesses that owned or operated more than 20 locations as of March 13, 2020 were not eligible for the funding. As part of the settlement, CoreLife acknowledged that, on March 13, 2020, CoreLife and its affiliates owned and operated 29 restaurants across five different states. Nevertheless, CoreLife applied for and received an RRF grant for nearly $4 million after certifying that it did not own or operate more than 20 locations. "The RRF was designed to funnel aid to small restaurant businesses that otherwise could not survive the COVID-19 pandemic," said Baron & Budd attorney Noah Rich. "When large restaurant chains and other ineligible applicants received this assistance instead, they kept small businesses from receiving vital relief." The federal government has made the prosecution of these cases a priority and needs whistleblowers to come forward with information about RRF fraud. This type of fraud harmed small business owners struggling to keep their businesses operational during the pandemic. Often, whistleblower suits are the only way in which this fraud is uncovered, investigated, and punished. Whistleblowers who have information about RRF fraud may bring lawsuits under the False Claims Act (FCA). Whistleblowers can receive a monetary award for a successful enforcement action. Under the FCA whistleblower program, whistleblowers are afforded certain confidentiality and anti-retaliation protections. It is important to seek the counsel of a whistleblower attorney in these cases. For more information, visit About Baron & Budd, P.C. Baron & Budd, P.C. is among the largest and most accomplished plaintiffs' law firms in the country. With more than 40 years of experience, Baron & Budd has the expertise and resources to handle complex litigation throughout the United States. As a law firm that takes pride in remaining at the forefront of litigation, Baron & Budd has spearheaded many significant cases for hundreds of public entities and tens of thousands of individuals. Since the firm was founded in 1977, Baron & Budd has achieved substantial national acclaim for its work on cutting-edge litigation, trying hundreds of cases to verdict and settling tens of thousands of cases in areas of litigation as diverse and significant as dangerous and highly addictive pharmaceuticals, defective medical devices, asbestos and mesothelioma, wildfires, environmental contamination, fraudulent banking practices, e-cigarettes, motor vehicles, federal whistleblower cases, and other consumer fraud issues. View source version on Contacts Debra Collier, Marketing ManagerBaron & Budd, Noah Rich, AttorneyNRich@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Baron & Budd Obtains Record Settlement in Restaurant Revitalization Fraud Lawsuit Against CoreLife Eatery, LLC
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the national law firm Baron & Budd announced a record $7.8 million settlement in a whistleblower lawsuit brought under the False Claims Act against CoreLife Eatery, LLC for defrauding the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). This is the largest RRF settlement under the False Claims Act to date. The RRF was established in 2021 as part of the American Rescue Plan Act to provide financial assistance to restaurants and other food-service businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, businesses that owned or operated more than 20 locations as of March 13, 2020 were not eligible for the funding. As part of the settlement, CoreLife acknowledged that, on March 13, 2020, CoreLife and its affiliates owned and operated 29 restaurants across five different states. Nevertheless, CoreLife applied for and received an RRF grant for nearly $4 million after certifying that it did not own or operate more than 20 locations. 'The RRF was designed to funnel aid to small restaurant businesses that otherwise could not survive the COVID-19 pandemic,' said Baron & Budd attorney Noah Rich. 'When large restaurant chains and other ineligible applicants received this assistance instead, they kept small businesses from receiving vital relief.' The federal government has made the prosecution of these cases a priority and needs whistleblowers to come forward with information about RRF fraud. This type of fraud harmed small business owners struggling to keep their businesses operational during the pandemic. Often, whistleblower suits are the only way in which this fraud is uncovered, investigated, and punished. Whistleblowers who have information about RRF fraud may bring lawsuits under the False Claims Act (FCA). Whistleblowers can receive a monetary award for a successful enforcement action. Under the FCA whistleblower program, whistleblowers are afforded certain confidentiality and anti-retaliation protections. It is important to seek the counsel of a whistleblower attorney in these cases. For more information, visit About Baron & Budd, P.C. Baron & Budd, P.C. is among the largest and most accomplished plaintiffs' law firms in the country. With more than 40 years of experience, Baron & Budd has the expertise and resources to handle complex litigation throughout the United States. As a law firm that takes pride in remaining at the forefront of litigation, Baron & Budd has spearheaded many significant cases for hundreds of public entities and tens of thousands of individuals. Since the firm was founded in 1977, Baron & Budd has achieved substantial national acclaim for its work on cutting-edge litigation, trying hundreds of cases to verdict and settling tens of thousands of cases in areas of litigation as diverse and significant as dangerous and highly addictive pharmaceuticals, defective medical devices, asbestos and mesothelioma, wildfires, environmental contamination, fraudulent banking practices, e-cigarettes, motor vehicles, federal whistleblower cases, and other consumer fraud issues.
