Mr. Alpert made much of his fortune by seeking out the unique qualities of other artists in his parallel career as a record-company executive.

WSJ: Cultural Conversation: Herb Alpert

Such a track record, with its extensive collection of trial-ready facts, virtually guarantees a parallel round of lucrative antitrust settlements in the U.S. Indeed, many class-action specialists including Lieff Cabraser have jumped into the case.

FORBES: U.K. Holds Off Class-Action Tide, For Now