IN RE: VISA DEBIT CARD ANTITRUST LITIGATION

Filing 35

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR CONSOLIDATION, APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM LEADERSHIP, AND ENTRANCE OF INTERIM SCHEDULE granting (34) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 1:24-cv-07435-JGK. Plaintiffs' motion to consolidate related actions is GRANTED. On October 1, 2024, All Wrapped Up Signs and Graphix LLC v. Visa Inc., Case No. 24-cv-7435, was filed in this Court. On October 22, 2024, Yabla, Inc. v. Visa Inc., Case No. 24-cv-8045, was filed in this Court. On October 30, 2024, NDA Aesthetics, LLC et al. v. Visa Inc., Case No. 24-cv-8269, was filed in this Court. On November 5, 2024, Broadway Grill, LLC v. Visa Inc., Case No. 24-cv-8422, was filed in this Court. The Complaints in all four of the above-captioned actions assert similar claims against Defendant Visa Inc. ("Visa") for engaging in the same alleged misconduct. Plaintiffs in each case seek to represent classes of persons and other entities that have accepted Visa-branded debit cards or paid Visa's fees for debit card transaction routing services. As further set forth in this order. The Clerk shall establish a Docket for the Consolidated Action under Civil Action No. 24-cv-7435 (JGK). All papers filed in the Consolidated Action shall be filed on the Docket and shall bear the caption: As further set forth in this order. Plaintiffs are ordered to enter a consolidated complaint in the Consolidated Action no later than December 16, 2024. Visa's deadline to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the consolidated complaint is extended to February 24, 2025. As further set forth in this order. Plaintiffs' motion to appoint Interim Class Leadership is GRANTED. As further set forth in this Order. The appointments made in this Order shall continue until further order of the Court. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 11/26/2024) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:24-cv-07435-JGK, 1:24-cv-08045-JGK, 1:24-cv-08269-JGK, 1:24-cv-08422-JGK (ks)