Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has engaged the services of Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton LLP to investigate and potentially litigate claims related to alleged insulin price-fixing. This engagement was formalized through a contingency-fee agreement made public via a records request.
Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton is recognized nationally for its expertise in complex commercial, antitrust, and class-action litigation. The firm has been involved in significant multidistrict proceedings and has represented both public and private clients in high-stakes legal disputes. Its attorneys are noted for their proficiency in managing large coordinated actions.
The engagement materials specify that the firm will have the authority to investigate potential insulin price-fixing claims and prepare litigation proposals for Bucks County’s consideration. The contingency fee is set between 15% and 30%, depending on when the case concludes within the litigation timeline. However, filing decisions and settlement authority will remain solely with Bucks County throughout the process.
According to a July 2025 white paper by the Washington Legal Foundation, there are notable legal and policy concerns regarding municipalities’ increasing reliance on private contingency-fee firms. The report suggests that delegating aspects of public authority to external counsel may introduce financial incentives that could complicate impartial enforcement. It also warns that expanded litigation efforts by cities and counties might conflict with established state roles.
The engagement details responsibilities requiring Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton to provide regular updates, manage document production systems, and support strategic planning for Bucks County. The county must cooperate with discovery processes, maintain litigation holds, and supply necessary records to aid the investigation. Confidential information cannot be disclosed without explicit authorization from the firms.
The fee structure increases from 15% before a lawsuit is filed to 30% once jury selection begins, with Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton receiving its share of the collective contingency fee. Recoverable expenses include costs related to expert work, electronic discovery, research platforms, and document processing systems. These expenses are reimbursed from any recovery obtained by Bucks County; however, no fees are owed if the case does not succeed.
