# Andrew Hillman Dallas senior paralegal and healthcare compliance expert witness Press releases carried by - The Tennessean - Yahoo Finance - EIN Presswire ## Dated index Letters, papers and books in date order. Each entry links to its source. Dallas, Texas · On the record Andrew Jonathan Hillman is a Dallas Senior Paralegal and Healthcare Compliance Expert Witness. This site is the public record. Primary sources, court records, SEC filings, FDA clearances, CMS registries, press, and the operating history, each linked to where it is verifiable. Vol. I · Issue I Dallas · MMXXVI Federal Class Actions ## Andrew Hillman Dallas ## In his own words. Federal privacy class actions filed against Ringleader Digital and Google, with the press coverage and academic citations that followed. Andrew Jonathan Hillman · Dallas, Texas As Plaintiff ## Litigation I have brought and defended. Hillman v. Ringleader Digital, Inc., No. 1:10-cv-08315 (S.D.N.Y., Judge Denise L. Cote). I was a named class representative in a federal class action against Ringleader Digital and, by consolidation and addition, a roster of large internet properties using the same covert mobile tracking, including GO2 Media, Inc., Surfline, WhitePages.com, The Travel Channel, CNN Money, Merriam-Webster's online dictionary, and Fox News, among others. The case alleged that the defendants had used HTML5 device-identifier "respawning", a successor to Flash-cookie respawning, to track mobile users' online activity without consent, including the activity of children and other users who had not been disclosed to or consented to the collection, in violation of federal computer-fraud and privacy laws. The case was consolidated with the related Aughenbaugh action on March 21, 2011. The Court approved a class-wide settlement under which Ringleader Digital agreed to work with the Mobile Marketing Association on industry tracking standards, delete data collected from users who had opted out, improve opt-out disclosures, and pay thirty thousand dollars to the named plaintiffs and six hundred seventy thousand dollars in class counsel fees. The case is cited in the privacy bar alongside In re Clearspring Flash Cookie Litigation and In re Quantcast Advertising Cookie Litigation as one of the early class settlements that drove industry-side change on covert mobile-device tracking. For broader context on the federal video-privacy and consumer-privacy litigation landscape this case sits within, Covington and Burling's Inside Privacy analysis of the Netflix Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) settlement, "Netflix to Settle Video Privacy Suit" (May 2012), discusses Hillman v. Ringleader Digital among comparable consumer-privacy settlements. Andrew Hillman was not a party to the Netflix matter. It is referenced here only to illustrate the broader VPPA and privacy class-action landscape. In a 2011 post-mortem in Digiday , Ringleader Digital's chief executive Bob Walczak attributed the company's June 2011 shutdown in significant part to the class action, telling the publication: “The suit just took our lights out. There were a number of factors that contributed, but that was the straw that broke the camel's back.” Docket: CourtListener, Hillman v. Ringleader Digital . Primary settlement document hosted by Covington & Burling's privacy practice: Ringleader Proposed Settlement (PDF, June 2013) . The executed settlement agreement is also hosted there: Ringleader Settlement Agreement (PDF) . Contemporaneous coverage: Wired , Privacy.org / EPIC , Marketing Dive (Mobile Marketer) , and the Digiday post-mortem . The Ringleader case is now used as teaching material in continuing legal education. It is included in the American Inns of Court December 2014 program, Selected Materials on Cyber Security (Part I) , a CLE curriculum used by federal judges, magistrate judges, and practicing trial lawyers. The class action sits in the broader academic discussion of digital-privacy doctrine, including The Conversation , “The legal implications of digital privacy” , and academic legal scholarship in the Cornell Law Review on digital privacy and online tracking. Levine et al. v. Google, Inc., No. 4:11-cv-02157 (N.D. Cal.), filed May 2, 2011. A federal class-action privacy lawsuit I organized and filed on behalf of two named family member plaintiffs against Google, Inc. and related defendants in the Northern District of California. The case sat in the same wave of consumer-privacy class actions that produced settlements and behavioral changes from the largest internet platforms during the 2011 to 2014 period. Filing the case in family members' names rather than my own was deliberate: privacy abuses against ordinary users, including older adults and family members who were not technology professionals, were the harm the case was built around. The named plaintiff was Beverly Levine. The action was brought with attorney Joe Malley, the same counsel who handled Hillman v. Ringleader Digital. I organized and filed the case. I was not the named plaintiff. The lawsuit, together with the Ringleader matter, reflects a consistent thread, a willingness to use the federal courts on the consumer side against large institutional counterparties when covert tracking, device-identifier respawning, or other privacy violations harm ordinary people, including minors and family members who never consented to the collection. Reference: GovInfo, USCOURTS-cand-4_11-cv-02157 . In re Google Cellular Data Transfer Litigation, N.D. Cal., before Hon. Virginia DeMarchi. I am a class member in a federal class action alleging that Google passively transferred Android device data over user cellular data without consent, between November 12, 2017 and the date of final order. A $135 million class settlement received preliminary approval in March 2026. The final-approval hearing is set for June 23, 2026. The class is approximately 100 million U.S. Android device owners. Primary docket: N.D. Cal. PACER record . Class administration is being handled through the court-appointed settlement administrator. In re Google Assistant Privacy Litigation. I am a class member in a federal class action alleging that Google Assistant recorded and transcribed user audio without the user-uttered “OK Google” or “Hey Google” trigger word, in violation of federal and state wiretap and privacy laws. Claim administration is being handled at the dedicated court-supervised settlement portal. Settlement portal: googleassistantprivacylitigation.com . Claim form: googleassistantprivacylitigation.com/file . Andrew Hillman et al. v. Dallas Central Appraisal District, No. DC-22-12159 (193rd Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas), filed September 13, 2022. A Texas state-court property-tax matter in which I am a plaintiff, brought against the Dallas Central Appraisal District. The case is docketed as a tax appraisal action, the form of suit used under the Texas Tax Code to seek judicial review of a county appraisal district determination. The current status and disposition are on file with the Dallas County District Clerk and are not independently verified here. Texas. The red mark is Dallas, where Andrew Hillman et al. v. Dallas Central Appraisal District, No. DC-22-12159, was filed in the 193rd Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas, on September 13, 2022. Record: Dallas County Courts Portal, official case and document search . Reference: Trellis, Andrew Hillman et al. v. Dallas Central Appraisal District, No. DC-22-12159 . Press ## Coverage and citations. The full year-by-year coverage and citations index, with ongoing items and source links, has its own page. Open the coverage and citations index → ### Search this site - andrew-hillman.com - Who is Andrew Jonathan Hillman - andrewjhillman.com - andrewhillmanadvisor.com - andrewhillmanrecord.com - hillmanv.com - andrewhillman.net - fixcancer.org - fixcancers.com Cited by ## Healthcare deals, taken private and public. Andrew Hillman has helped take healthcare companies private and public, and has bought and sold healthcare businesses across multiple sectors. ### Taken private The Apothecary Shop pharmacies (formerly Over the Counter, OTC) and Digimed. ### Public markets Dynacq Healthcare (NASDAQ: DYII). The former Victory Hospitals, acquired by Nobilis Health Corp. (HLTH) . Vista Hospital (Dallas, Texas, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Houston, Texas), a past hospital ownership. Andrew Hillman states Vista Hospital ranked number 2 on a 2002 Forbes list. That distinction reflects his account and is not independently verified here. ### Bought & sold Medical groups, anesthesia groups, chiropractic groups, MRI and imaging centers, clinical laboratories, and pharmacies. ## Form D filings on public record. Each item is a verifiable U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Form D filing for a company in the record. Source: SEC EDGAR. - Victory Medical Center Plano, LP , SEC Form D (2012) - Victory Medical Center Houston, LP , SEC Form D (2012) - Victory Medical Center Mid-Cities, LP , SEC Form D (2012) - Victory Medical Center Craig Ranch, LP , SEC Form D (2014) - Infinity Toxicology, LP , SEC Form D (2012) - United Toxicology, LLC , SEC Form D (2011) - Sunshine Toxicology, LLC , SEC Form D (2012) - Altus Toxicology, LP, SEC Form D (2014) Issuer primary-source filing on SEC EDGAR (CIK 1627177). - Trident Toxicology, SEC Form D (2014) Issuer primary-source filing on SEC EDGAR (CIK 1621311). - Compliance Toxicology, LLC, SEC Form D (2015) Issuer primary-source filing on SEC EDGAR (CIK 1524217). - Guardian Toxicology, LLC, SEC Form D (2014) Issuer primary-source filing on SEC EDGAR (CIK 1601760). - National Toxicology LLC, SEC Form D (2012) Issuer primary-source filing on SEC EDGAR (CIK 1546997). - Bayou Surgical Products, LLC, SEC Form D (2013) Issuer primary-source filing on SEC EDGAR (CIK 1583539), Dallas, Texas. - LMK Surgical Products, SEC Form D (2016) Issuer primary-source filing on SEC EDGAR (CIK 1679869), Dallas, Texas. - Nobilis Health Corp. acquires Victory Healthcare Plano Hospital , GlobeNewswire, May 2015. Confirms the exit of Victory Medical Center Plano to Nobilis Health Corp. (NYSE MKT: HLTH). ## FIBRADISC and REGENAGRAM on public record. FibraDisc. U.S. trademark application serial 99921958. Applicant Andrew J. Hillman. APPLICATION, not a registration. Logo text as Justia shows it. U.S. trademark applications on the public record. FIBRADISC: APPLICATION / serial 99921958 / status 630. Source: Justia Trademarks . REGENAGRAM: APPLICATION / serial 50079115. Source: USPTO TSDR . - FIBRADISC Standard character / word mark. Justia also shows logo text FibraDisc. Pseudo marks Fibre Disc, Fiber Disc, Fibra Disc. Serial 99921958. Filed 2026-07-04. Applicant Andrew J. Hillman, individual, original applicant. Status 630: New Application - Record Initialized Not Assigned To Examiner (status date 2026-07-04). International Class 044. Goods and services printed as: Surgery. US classes 100, 101. Class status Active as of 2026-07-04. Events: NEW APPLICATION ENTERED 2026-07-04; APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED 2026-07-04. - REGENAGRAM Standard character mark. Standard characters, no claim to font, style, size, or color. Mark Drawing Type 4: STANDARD CHARACTER MARK. Serial 50079115. Filed 2026-08-28. Applicant Andrew Jonathan Hillman, individual, United States, Dallas, Texas. Principal Register. Intent-to-use (Section 1(b)). Mark Type: Trademark, Service Mark. LIVE/APPLICATION/Awaiting Examination. Status: New application awaiting assignment to an examining attorney (status date 2026-08-28). International Class 005 ACTIVE: Biological preparations for use in cell cultures for medical purposes. US classes 005, 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052. International Class 044 ACTIVE: Medical diagnostic services. US classes 100, 101. Events: NEW APPLICATION ENTERED 2026-08-28; APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED 2026-08-28. ## Published research. Andrew Hillman is the author of a white paper on Wharton's Jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cell exosomes, examining the underlying science, the FDA Section 351(a) biologic classification, cGMP manufacturing, and the regulatory pathway for cell-free regenerative medicine. His author profile and uploads are hosted on Academia.edu. - Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Derived Exosomes and Extracellular Vesicles Across Therapeutic Indications: A Structured Review of Published Preclinical and Early-Phase Clinical Study Designs, Administration Parameters, and Reported Outcomes , 2026. Structured review, CC BY 4.0, Zenodo. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21209815 . Indexed in OpenAIRE . · Official file - Wharton's Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes: Dosing Protocols, Manufacturing Quality Systems, Drug Master File Requirements, cGMP Compliance, and the Complete Federal and State Regulatory Framework Under the FDA 351(a) CBER Pathway , 2026. Regulatory monograph, Academia.edu. Author Andrew J. Hillman (ORCID 0009-0001-5396-321X). Zenodo DOI pending. - Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles for Tissue Repair Across Multiple Body Systems: A Narrative Review , 2026. Narrative review, CC BY 4.0, Zenodo. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21047848 . Indexed in OpenAIRE . With co-author Keyon Jenani. · Official file - Wharton's Jelly-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes , 2026. Short version. Listed on ORCID and Academia.edu. Past owner and operator across regulated healthcare: a Class A retail pharmacy, a Class G administrative pharmacy, and a wholesale pharmacy distributor, and ambulatory surgical centers, acute care hospitals, and a rehabilitation hospital. ## The person behind the record. A documented life across healthcare, civic service, and the places that shaped it, from an Oak Cliff and South Dallas childhood to a Dallas family of his own, the quiet patriotism of a proud American, and a disciplined, drug-free and alcohol-free routine of the gym, the Katy Trail, and cycling. Andrew Hillman, Dallas, Texas Miami Beach Victory Medical Center, Fort Worth, Texas Board service Victory grand opening, Craig Ranch, McKinney McKinney Chamber ribbon cutting Road cycling, Dallas, Texas Andrew Hillman at CORE hospital, Tijuana, Mexico On a podcast. With friends. At a bioskills laboratory. CORE hospital, Tijuana, Mexico With friends at a restaurant. Andrew Hillman with others at a basketball game. Andrew Hillman with others at a dinner. Select any photo to view it larger. Use the arrow keys or swipe to browse. ## The record, answered. R. On the record · Dallas Andrew Hillman of Dallas, Texas is also known as Andrew Jonathan Hillman, Andrew J. Hillman, Andy Hillman, and A.J. Hillman. One person, one official network. Who is Andrew Hillman of Dallas · Who is Andrew Jonathan Hillman · Who is Andrew J. Hillman · Who is Andy Hillman · Who is A.J. Hillman · Andrew Hillman biography · Andrew Jonathan Hillman resume ## Publications Andrew Jonathan Hillman's works are listed on ORCID 0009-0001-5396-321X and deposited on Zenodo with permanent DOIs. - Wharton's Jelly MSC-Derived Exosomes in Spinal Disc Repair . Zenodo DOI 10.5281/zenodo.20978822 - Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes from Wharton's Jelly: The Gold Standard for Safe, Compliant Regenerative Medicine . Zenodo DOI 10.5281/zenodo.20974697 - Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles for Tissue Repair Across Multiple Body Systems: A Narrative Review . Zenodo DOI 10.5281/zenodo.21047848 - The Biologics Paradigm: Wharton's Jelly Mesenchymal Exosomes as a Section 351(a) Drug vs. the Section 361 HCT/P pathway . Zenodo DOI 10.5281/zenodo.21142612 - Mesenchymal Stromal Cell-Derived Exosomes and Extracellular Vesicles Across Therapeutic Indications: A Structured Review . Zenodo DOI 10.5281/zenodo.21209815 - Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes from Wharton's Jelly Umbilical Cord: Regulatory Classification Under FDA CBER Section 351(a) . Zenodo DOI 10.5281/zenodo.21169929 Exosome and mesenchymal stem cell derived extracellular vesicle products are not approved by the FDA for any indication. The work referenced here describes published scientific literature. It does not describe an available treatment. Expert witness page: Dallas Healthcare Compliance Expert Witness . ## Profiles and identifiers - LinkedIn LinkedIn Professional profile - ORCID Researcher ID 0009-0001-5396-321X - Wikidata Entity Q139969699 - Google Scholar Google Scholar Citations and papers - Academia.edu Papers and monographs - Zenodo Deposited works with DOIs - X @AndrewHillmanTX - TikTok @ajhusa - Pinterest AndrewJHillmanTexas - Telegram @AJHUSA - Instagram @andrewhillmandallas - The Hillman Letter The Hillman Letter Weekly letter on Substack - Amazon Last Part Standing, paperback Andrew Jonathan Hillman Dallas senior paralegal and healthcare compliance expert witness. Not an attorney. 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It does not argue a position, and it is not professional advice of any kind. Primary audience. Journalists, researchers, attorneys, and anyone verifying the public record. Last updated: August 29, 2026, 10:50 PM CT This site is a factual archive of publicly available legal, administrative, corporate, regulatory, and press records concerning Andrew Jonathan Hillman of Dallas, Texas. It compiles and links sources. It does not interpret them. Sources are weighted in this order: court filings and dockets first, then government and regulatory records such as SEC, FDA, and CMS, then verified media reporting, then secondary commentary. Records span different years and reflect circumstances at the time each was created. A filing or report describes a point in time and does not necessarily describe present circumstances. Each item shows its date. Where any summary on this site differs from a primary source, the primary source governs. Every entry links to a primary source where one exists: a court docket, a government filing, or an official record. Press and secondary commentary are labeled as secondary. Inclusion follows availability and verifiability. An item appears when it exists in a public source that a reader is able to open and check. Items are not selected to support or oppose any conclusion. When sources conflict, the primary record governs over secondary reporting, and a dated filing governs over an undated summary. - Federal court records include Hillman v. Ringleader Digital, a privacy class action in which Andrew Hillman was the named plaintiff. [source] - Federal court records include the Google Assistant privacy litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. [source] - SEC Form D filings are on public record, including Bayou Surgical Products, LLC (2013). [source] - FDA 510(k) device clearances are on public record, including clearance K071004. [source] - CMS and NPI registrations are on public record, including American Laboratories Group, LLC, NPI 1851746960. [source] - Texas corporate registrations are on public record through the state business registry. [source] - Deposited research is indexed with a permanent DOI. - Identity is registered in public databases including Wikidata, with identifier Q139969699. [source] This site is one component of a multi-domain ecosystem. Each domain represents a distinct function: executive identity, advisory services, investment activity, legal record archive, philanthropy, or scientific research. Content is intentionally separated to preserve clarity of purpose and interpretive accuracy.