Katherine M. Swift
Professional Practice
Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP, Associate, 2009-Present
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Chicago, Illinois, Associate, 2007-2008
Cases tried or otherwise taken to judgment
Michael Dikcis v. Nicor Gas Company
Trial counsel, along with my colleague Adam Mortara, for Nicor Gas Company in class action case involving Nicor’s natural gas billing practices. Argued motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction in Cook County Chancery Court. Won dismissal of complaint with prejudice. Argued appeal before the First District. Judgment affirmed.
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Other representative cases
YAZ®/Yasmin® Personal Injury Litigation
National counsel for Bayer in litigation alleging personal injuries caused by YAZ® and Yasmin® (oral contraceptives). Cases pending in federal and state courts. MDL in Illinois.
American Airlines v. Sabre Inc.
Trial counsel for Sabre in breach of contract and antitrust actions relating to the display of American's fares in Sabre's Global Distribution System. Cases pending in Tarrant County, TX, and the Northern District of Texas.
Simpson v. Bayer
Represent Bayer in False Claims Act litigation alleging deceptive marketing of Baycol®. Case pending in the District of Minnesota.
Acknowledgements, presentations, and publications
Comment, Drawing a Line between Terry and Miranda: The Degree and Duration of Restraint, 73 U. Chi. L. Rev. 1075 (2006)