The Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology, v. LG Philips LCD Co., Ltd., et al.


In 2007, Plaintiffs filed a Statement of Claim with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on behalf of a proposed class of purchasers of liquid crystal display (LCD) panels, as well as televisions, computer monitors, and laptops containing LCD panels citing allegations of price-fixing behavior.

Counsel for the Plaintiffs retained Dr. Russell Lamb to analyze whether proposed class members would have been injured as a result of the alleged misconduct. He was also asked to analyze whether it is possible to measure class-wide damages suffered by the proposed class as a result of the alleged misconduct based on common evidence without resorting to individual inquiry.

Dr. Lamb filed two Affidavits concerning class certification issues. Dr. Lamb also testified at cross-examination in connection with this matter.

In its 2011 ruling certifying the class in this matter, the Court specifically cited Dr. Lamb’s analysis of class-wide issues, stating that his analysis constituted “evidence of a viable methodology for the determination of loss on a class-wide basis.”

To date, Plaintiffs have reached settlements with a number of Defendants totaling approximately USD $48.43 million.