Berkshire Hathaway Energy Antitrust Class Action
Last verified September 26, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
This case was recently filed and is being litigated — the claims below are allegations, not proven facts, and there is no settlement, claim form, or payout yet. Watch the case (right) and we'll email you when it moves, including if it settles and a claim process opens.
What happened
This appears to be a proposed class action brought by Don Gibson against Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company, with the nature of suit listed as antitrust. The appellate docket indicates the appeal was dismissed on the appellant's motion under Rule 42(b) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, and the mandate issued. No further details about the underlying allegations are available from the docket.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the Berkshire Hathaway Energy Antitrust Class Action case?
- No. This case has been filed and is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. Many class actions are dismissed or never certified, so a case being filed does not mean anyone will be paid. If it settles and a claim process opens, that will be announced by a court-appointed settlement administrator.
- Where is the Berkshire Hathaway Energy Antitrust Class Action case being heard?
- The case is before the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, case number 25-1573. Everything alleged in the complaint is an allegation, not a proven fact.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Daniel Umpa(Plaintiff - Appellee)
- John Meiners, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated(Plaintiff - Appellee)
- Lauren Criss, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated(Plaintiff - Appellee)
- Don Gibson, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated(Plaintiff - Appellee)
Defendants
- KNIE & SHEALY
- John L. Scott, Inc.
- Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.
- eXp Realty, LLC
- The K Company Realty, LLC, doing business as LoKation
- Real Estate One, Inc.
- Baird & Warner Real Estate, Inc.
- Crye-Leike, Inc.
+ 35 more
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Daniel Hershey SilvermanDirect: 202-408-4628
- Floyd ShortDirect: 206-516-3880
- Marc M. SeltzerDirect: 310-789-3100
- Rio PierceHAGENS & BERMAN
- Sabrina MeroldDirect: 973-820-6303
- Jeannie EvansDirect: 708-628-4949
- Nathan EmmonsDirect: 708-628-4949
- Benjamin D. BrownDirect: 202-408-4600
- Matthew Robert BerryDirect: 206-373-7394
- Michael Anthony WilliamsWILLIAMS & DIRKS
- Jeremy SuhrDirect: 816-492-2826
- Scott A. McCreightKETCHMARK & MCCREIGHT
- Michael S. KetchmarkKETCHMARK & MCCREIGHT
- Beatrice C. FranklinSUSMAN & GODFREY
- Eric L. DirksWILLIANS & DIRKS
- Robert Abraham BraunCOHEN & MILSTEIN
- Brandon J.B. BoulwareDirect: 816-492-2826
- Steve BermanHAGENS & BERMAN
- Alexander AikenSUSMAN & GODFREY
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