Christopher S. Yates
Latham & Watkins - San Francisco
- Address of record
- Ste. 2000, 505 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111, 415-395-8157
- chris.yates@lw.com
- Phone
- (415) 395-8157
- Fax
- Fax 415-395-8095
Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.
Case history
Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.
Michelin Passenger Vehicle Replacement Tires Antitrust Class Action
This multidistrict litigation involves a proposed class action against manufacturers of passenger vehicle replacement tires, including Michelin, alleging violations of antitrust laws. The docket entries indicate that plaintiffs are seeking leave to file amended complaints, suggesting ongoing litigation over claims that the defendants engaged in anticompetitive conduct affecting purchasers of replacement tires. These are allegations only, not proven facts.
- Filed
- August 9, 2024
- Represents
- Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin, Michelin North America, Inc.
Continental Aktiengesellschaft Antitrust Class Action
This is a proposed class action against Continental Aktiengesellschaft, apparently involving antitrust claims. The docket metadata lists Nature of Suit 410 (Anti-Trust), but no specific allegations are described in the available information. The case appears to concern alleged anticompetitive conduct, though the products, markets, and affected class members are not detailed; these are allegations in a newly filed case and not yet proven facts.
- Filed
- June 10, 2024
- Represents
- Michelin North America, Inc.
Bridgestone Passenger Tire Antitrust Class Action
This is a proposed class action against Bridgestone Corporation, apparently concerning alleged antitrust violations involving passenger vehicle replacement tires. The docket indicates the case is part of multidistrict litigation over replacement tires antitrust claims, and consumers who purchased such tires could plausibly be class members. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not a settlement.
- Filed
- April 30, 2024
- Represents
- Michelin North America, Inc.
“Recovery” and “exposure” refer to total disclosed settlement funds in associated cases, not money personally won or lost by an attorney. Settlements generally resolve disputed allegations without a finding that either side won. Data comes from public court dockets and may be incomplete.