Air Compressors

Ellerbrake v. Campbell-Hausfeld, No. 01 L 540 (St. Clair County, Illinois Circuit Ct).

As co-lead counsel in this consumer fraud case, WW affected positive change in the power tool industry. This case, which was prosecuted against power tool manufacturers for allegedly mislabeling the horsepower on their air compressors, was certified on behalf of a national class of consumers in July of 2003. Thereafter, the defendants agreed to a permanent injunction that stopped the alleged mislabeling and agreed to provide millions of dollars worth of benefits to affected consumers.