Antitrust litigation—particularly price fixing cases—is among the most challenging fields of law. Corporations accused of collusion often go to great lengths to cover their tracks, obscuring agreements and manipulating market data to evade detection. In these cases, the difference between an average outcome and a landmark victory often comes down to one element: the testimony of an insider who saw what really happened.

The Complexity of Price Fixing Cases

Proving price fixing requires more than demonstrating similar pricing patterns across competitors. Plaintiffs must show that companies actively coordinated to set prices, restrict output, or otherwise manipulate markets to their benefit—and the consumer’s detriment. This typically involves piecing together a puzzle of emails, meeting records, and internal communications.

The Missing Link:
Even the most sophisticated data analysis can fall short without direct testimony from someone on the inside—a former executive, sales manager, or compliance officer who witnessed or participated in the scheme.

How Insider Witnesses Make the Case

• Firsthand Accounts: Ex-employees can testify about off-the-record meetings, coded language, and unwritten policies that facilitated collusion.
• Clarifying Evidence: Insider context can explain ambiguous documents, helping courts and juries understand the true nature of communications.
• Credibility: A witness with personal knowledge provides compelling, human testimony that resonates more than spreadsheets ever could.

A single credible witness can link together disparate pieces of evidence, establish motive, and illustrate intent in a way that changes the entire litigation strategy.

Stratejic Relationships: Finding the Insiders

For nearly two decades, Stratejic Relationships has helped trial lawyers identify and connect with former employees who have vital knowledge of price fixing conspiracies. Our process is built on:

• Targeted Outreach: Using deep industry knowledge to pinpoint likely witnesses from the right companies, departments, or leadership levels.
• Rigorous Screening: Ensuring every witness is relevant, reliable, and ready to testify.
• Supporting Witnesses: Providing context and guidance so insiders understand their rights and feel comfortable sharing what they know.

This proactive approach ensures that trial lawyers have the evidence they need—before they step into discovery or depositions.

Real-World Impact

The value of insider testimony in antitrust cases can’t be overstated. Stratejic Relationships has assisted in:

• Building cases that led to multi-million dollar settlements.
• Identifying patterns of market allocation and bid-rigging.
• Empowering plaintiffs to challenge even the most entrenched corporate interests.

Protecting Integrity and Confidentiality

Antitrust litigation is sensitive. Stratejic Relationships is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of all information, protecting the rights of witnesses and the interests of every client.

The Stratejic Advantage

The battle against corporate price fixing requires more than technical expertise—it needs the human perspective that only insiders can provide. Stratejic Relationships delivers that edge, helping you hold wrongdoers accountable and protect market integrity.

Ready to build a winning antitrust case? Contact Stratejic Relationships to connect with the witnesses who make a difference.