Robert B. Craig

Rob is a partner in the firm’s Covington, Kentucky office, having served as the partner-in-charge of that office for 22 years. For more than 40 years, Rob has represented clients in a wide variety of  litigation and administrative matters throughout the country, and particularly in Kentucky. His legal experience includes a number of cases involving antitrust, employment, construction, health care, and general commercial matters. He also advises many clients on competition issues in the health care industry.

• Sandmann v. New York Times Co., et al., 617 F. Supp. 2d 683 (E.D. Ky. 2022), aff’d, 78 F.4th 319 (6th Cir. 2023). Obtained summary judgment in favor of media defendants on defamation claims.
• Cooper v. River Metals Recycling, LLC, (Campbell, Ky. Cir. Ct. 2022). Defeated motion to certify class of 1,200 residents in environmental nuisance litigation.
• Ark Encounter, LLC v. Parkinson, 152 F.Supp.3d 880 (E.D. Ky. 2016). Obtained preliminary injunction requiring state to consider application for economic development incentives without regard to project’s religious purpose.
• Miles Farm Supply, LLC v. Helena Chemical Company, 2008 WL 3010064 (W.D. Ky. 2008), aff’d, 595 F.3d 663 (6th Cir. 2010).  Obtained summary judgment in favor of defendant on claims for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty after hiring management employees of competitor.
• Kentucky Speedway, LLC v. National Ass’n of Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc., 2008 WL 113987 (E.D. Ky. 2008), aff’d, 588 F.3d 908 (6th Cir. 2009).  Obtained summary judgment in favor of stock car racing sanctioning body and owner of multiple racing tracks on Sherman Act Section 1 and 2 claims.