Bartko Pavia Secures Landmark California Appellate Victory, on Behalf of one of its Hospital Clients, Reviving Antitrust Claims Against MultiPlan
Bartko Pavia won a groundbreaking appellate victory that could reshape healthcare antitrust litigation nationwide. In a first of its kind decision, the California Court of Appeal held that health insurer reimbursements to hospitals and physicians are prices that if fixed through collusive conduct, are subject to antitrust scrutiny.
On Behalf of Agri-Tech Startup Zest Labs, Inc., Bartko Pavia’s Patrick M. Ryan Obtains $222 Million Jury Verdict Against Walmart
Patrick M. Ryan of Bartko Pavia LLP is lead counsel on behalf of Zest Labs, Inc. in a contentious trade secrets dispute against Walmart that has been pending in federal court in Arkansas. On May 13, 2025, a unanimous jury awarded Zest $222 million, comprising $72.7 million in compensatory and $150 million in punitive damages against Walmart.
