Cases
Experience: Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, et al. v. Metropolitan Transportation Authority, et al. No. 153765/2017 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co.)
De La Rosa et al. v. Metropolitan Transportation Authority et al. No. 19-cv-04406 (ER) (S.D.N.Y.). Achieved a l
mark settlement with the Metropolitan Transit Authority to make the New York City subway accessible for people with disabilities who cannot use stairs to access the system.
Mason, et al. v. Antioch University, et al., 15-cv-05841 (E.D.N.Y.). Obtained pre-answer dismissal of discrimination
fraud claims for lack of personal jurisdiction under New York's long-arm statute.
Avalos v. IAC/Interactivecorp. et al., 13-cv-08351 (S.D.N.Y). Obtained pre-answer dismissal of complaint concerning internet dating profiles
asserting claims under the Lanham Act, Copyright Act, RICO statute,
state laws.
In re MSR Resort Golf Course, LLC, 11-10372 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
In re M Waikiki (D. HI.). Successfully represented Marriott in two high profile litigations arising from termination of hotel management agreements.
Defended multiple defendants in claims under the Anti-Terrorism Act, Alien Tort Statute, Torture Victim Protection Act,
common law arising from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. See, e.g. In re Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001, 714 F. 3d 659 (2d Cir. 2013).
Taxis for All Campaign v. Taxi & Limousine Commission, 11-cv-00237 (S.D.N.Y.). Achieved a historic settlement with New York City In this case challenging the New York City taxicab fleet as not wheelchair accessible, in which the City has agreed to have the New York taxi fleet, which is currently only 1.8% accessible, become 50% accessible over six years.
BCID v. Bloomberg, 11-cv-6690 (S.D.N.Y.). Successfully represented
tried a case on behalf of a class of all persons with disabilities in New York City alleging that New York City has failed to adequately plan for people with disabilities in emergencies.
Cohen vs. T Mobile USA, Inc. et. al, 10cv02913 (E.D.N.Y.). Obtained a pre-answer
pre-motion dismissal on behalf of T-Mobile USA, Inc. in a case alleging violations of New York General Business Law 349.
Kalimantano GmbH, et. al v. WatchNetwork.com, Twitter Inc., et. al, 13 -560 (S.D.N.Y.). Successfully represented WatchNetwork.com in case alleging violations of the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, defamation, damage to business reputation,
invasion of privacy in connection with information on the defendants' websites.
Respira Health LLC v. Med Biogene, Inc., 650365/2011 (Sup. Ct. NY. Co.). Successfully defended biotech company against lost profits claims arising from alleged breaches of a letter of intent.
Banxcorp v. Bankrate Inc., 2:07-cv-03398 (D.N.J). Successfully represented LendingTree against antitrust claims.
Member of litigation
trial team for Samsung Electronics in the largest ever civil antitrust case.
In re SRAM Antitrust Litig., MDL No. 1819 (2006-present): National counsel defending civil price-fixing class actions regarding computer memory chips.
Camofi Master LDC, et al. v. Advanced Cell Technology, Inc., Index No. 652816-2011 (N.Y . Sup. Ct. 2013)
Cranshire Capital Master Fund, Ltd., 11 Civ. 8755 (DLC)(JCF)(S.D.N.Y. 2012)
Black Mountain Equities, Inc. v. Advanced Cell Technology, Inc., 11 Civ. 7305 (PAE) (S.D.N.Y. 2012)
Alpha Capital Anstalt v. Advanced Cell Technology, Inc., 09 Civ. 670 (LAK) (S.D.N.Y. 2012). Defended biotechnology company in lawsuits alleging failure to honor convertible note
warrant obligations. Obtained favorable settlement of each lawsuit.
Blue Tree Hotels Investment (Canada) Ltd. v. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., 369 F.3d 212 (2d Cir. 2004). Successfully argued the appeal before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which resulted in the dismissal of alleged antitrust violations against the defendants arising from purported violations of the Robinson-Patman Act.
Lead litigator for the indenture trustee for $1.7 billion in notes in the Adelphia bankruptcy proceedings.
Successfully defeated an action seeking injunctive relief
the attachment of the assets of an apparel company.
Represented an inventor of computer software
business owner in an arbitration arising from the purchase of his business
software.
Represented a multinational conglomerate corporation in an international arbitration concerning a distribution
licensing agreement.
Represented an appliance manufacturer in an international arbitration concerning the termination of an exclusive distributorship.
Represented a cell phone manufacturer concerning its rights under a joint-venture agreement.
In Hall v. New York Roadrunners Club, 99-Civ.-4122 (E.D.N.Y.): Lead counsel for Plaintiffs, a lawsuit brought under the Americans With Disabilities Act in connection with the running of the New York City Marathon. The historic settlement of that lawsuit included equal treatment for wheelchair athletes in the largest spectator event in the world.
Mr. Brown has made significant contributions to cases that have been reported in the New York Law Journal, New York Times
Wall Street Journal. Mr. Brown has also appeared on CNN, NBC
Court TV.
Mr. Brown has been a featured speaker at hospitality, antitrust, electronic discovery
other Continuing Legal Education programs.
