CClaimWatch
Defense counsel in 4 cases

Joseph A. Farside , Jr.

Troutman Pepper Locke

Address of record
2800 Financial Plaza, Providence, RI 02903, 401-455-7648
Email
joseph.farside@troutman.com
Phone
(401) 455-7648

Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.

4
Cases tracked
2 active · 2 settled
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Plaintiff-side recovery
Disclosed settlement funds
$4.4M
Defense-side exposure
Resolved in settlements
2
Cases with values
of 4 tracked

Case history

Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.

Defense counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Johnson and Wales University Class Action

This appears to be a class action against Johnson and Wales University. The docket reflects final approval of a class action settlement, along with an award of attorneys' fees, costs, and service awards to the named plaintiffs. The specific underlying allegations are not detailed in the provided text, but the case is categorized as 'P.I.: Other,' suggesting claims related to personal injury or similar harm.

Filed
October 11, 2024
Represents
Johnson and Wales University
Defense counselSettled — claims closed

Johnson & Wales University Security Incident Settlement

Johnson & Wales University experienced an unauthorized security incident in July 2024 when a third-party criminal actor gained unauthorized access to the university's network. Settlement class members' information may have been impacted by this breach.

Settlement fund
$454,200
Claim deadline
April 6, 2026
Represents
Johnson and Wales University
Defense counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Johnson and Wales University Contract Class Action

A proposed class action against Johnson and Wales University, apparently concerning a contract dispute. The docket indicates the parties have reached a class action settlement and are seeking final court approval, including attorneys' fees and service awards.

Filed
October 7, 2024
Represents
Johnson and Wales University
Defense counselSettled — claims closed

MLS Property Information Network Antitrust Settlement

MLS Property Information Network, Inc. allegedly participated in an anticompetitive agreement that resulted in residential real estate sellers paying inflated commissions to real estate brokers or agents in violation of antitrust law. The defendant has agreed to pay $3.95 million to settle these claims and implement business practice changes.

Settlement fund
$4.0M
Claim deadline
December 15, 2025
Represents
MLS Property Information Network, 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.