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The STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS 4REAL® Blog is a highly regarded source for structured settlement news, information, and commentary, led by structured settlement and settlement planning subect mater expert John Darer CLU ChFC MSSC CeFT RSP CLTC. With two decades of operation, the blog and 4structures.com are recognized as comprehensive resources, offering detailed guides and specialized insights. Established in 2005, the blog caters to a broad audience, including legal professionals, injured individuals, families, and various stakeholders, providing reviews and opinions on settlement planning. John Darer, President of 4structures.com LLC, is a seasoned structured settlement expert with over 40 years of financial services experience and 31 years specializing in structured settlements. Based in Stamford, CT, he is a Certified Financial Transitionist and Registered Settlement Planner, holding insurance licenses in 45 states and the District of Columbia. John Darer is dedicated to transparency and advocacy, he emphasizes the importance of engaging trained and licensed professionals for settlement planning, offering valuable insights through his investigative journalism and professional commentary.

Anti Trust Law Suit Against JG Wentworth is Thrown Out

by John Darer® CLU ChFC CSSC RSP CLTC

800 pound gorilla

JG Wentworth is the undisputed 800 lb Gorilla

Federal Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell has dismissed the anti-trust lawsuit filed by Novation Ventures, LLC against JG Wentworth Company LLC

In its May 18, 2015 decision the Court said it granted JG Wentworth's motion to dismiss on the papers, with leave to amend,  and "deems this matter appropriate for decision without oral argument of counsel". 

see Novation Ventures, LLC v The JG Wentworth Company, LLC et al. United States District Court Central District of California CV-15-009454 BRO  Document 23.

JG Wentworth and Novation compete in the structured settlement secondary market.  Both are members of the National Association of Settlement Purchasers (NASP) and this is believed to be first suit of its kind in the secondary market.

JG Wentworth is the heavyweight champion of the structured settlement secondary market and dominates the segment's market share by a wide margin

Several years ago JG Wentworth, which then controlled close to half the market, acquired Peachtree, the number 2 player, creating an even bigger foot print.

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