Federal Court Overseeing Apple iPhone Slowdown Litigation Appoints Johnston Pratt as International Liaison Counsel

Johnston Pratt Also Named to Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee.

DALLAS (PRWEB) May 22, 2018

The U.S. federal court overseeing lawsuits brought against Apple, Inc. for allegedly intentionally slowing the performance of iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 models has appointed Dallas law firm Johnston Pratt PLLC to act as International Liaison Counsel for affected consumers around the world. Case information is as follows: In Re: Apple Inc. Device Performance Litigation (MDL 2827).

Judge Edward J. Davila of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California issued the order appointing Johnston Pratt late in the day on May 15. In the order, Judge Davila charged Johnston Pratt, together with two other law firms to, “monitor any ongoing litigation in any international courts, and continue to foster efficiency, minimize duplicative discovery, and avoid management difficulties.”

Judge Davila also directed Johnston Pratt to, “research, make recommendations . . . and assist in the pursuit of any claims based on laws outside the United States or on behalf of Class members residing outside the United States.”

In Re: Apple Inc. Device Performance Litigation involves claims by plaintiffs representing consumers from Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Spain.

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