Business and Consumer Matters (Published or Accessible Court Decisions)
Cochoit v. Schiff Nutrition International, Inc., et al., 326 F.R.D. 631 (C.D. Cal. July 9, 2018). Defeated class certification in a putative nationwide false advertising class action relating to a dietary supplement.
Luman v. NAC Marketing, 2014 WL 443960 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 4, 2014). Obtained full dismissal of a putative nationwide class action on behalf of a dietary supplement manufacturer (and its national spokesman) in a case where plaintiff alleged our client advertised its supplements in a false and misleading manner.
Thompson v. Automobile Club of Southern California, 217 Cal. App. 4th 719 (2013). Obtained unanimous affirmance of denial of class certification in a putative nationwide class action where plaintiff alleged that our client failed to disclose its membership renewal practices.
Gannon v. Network Telephone Services, Inc., et al., 2013 WL 2450199 (C.D. Cal. June 5, 2013), aff’d 628 Fed. Appx. 551 (9th Cir. 2016). Defeated class certification in a putative nationwide class action brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, where plaintiff claimed text messages sent to putative class members were unlawful.
Glover v. Woodbolt Distribution, Ltd., 2012 WL 5456361 (S.D. Tex. Nov. 7, 2012). Obtained preliminary approval of a nationwide class action settlement on behalf of a dietary supplement manufacturer in a case where plaintiff alleged our client advertised its supplements in a false and misleading manner.
Siniouguine v. Mediachase, Ltd., 2012 WL 2317364 (C.D. Cal. June 11, 2012). Obtained summary judgment in favor of client software development company on the issue of its ownership of the copyright for its computer programs. The court ruled that the programs were “works made for hire” under the Copyright Act and were developed by plaintiff (a computer programmer) within the course and scope of his employment.
Bates v. General Nutrition Centers, Inc., et al., 2012 WL 4857550 (C.D. Cal. Oct. 12, 2012). Obtained full dismissal of a putative nationwide class action on behalf of a dietary supplement manufacturer in a case where plaintiff alleged our client advertised its supplements in a false and misleading manner.
O’Brien v. Brain Research Labs, LLC, 2012 WL 3242365 (D.N.J. Aug. 9, 2012). Obtained final approval of a nationwide class action settlement on behalf of a dietary supplement manufacturer in a case where plaintiff alleged our client advertised its supplements in a false and misleading manner.
Employment Matters
Represented a leading interactive video game design company in state and federal actions alleging disability discrimination, religious discrimination and wrongful termination.
Successfully obtained workplace restraining orders against former employees for protection of current employees on behalf of a video game design company.
Represented a multinational defense contractor in state and federal actions alleging age and gender discrimination in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, whistleblower retaliation, defamation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Represented a local bank in an action alleging reverse religious discrimination and marital status discrimination based on failure to hire.
Represented a national mortgage company in actions brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the California Labor Code, alleging misclassification of employees.
Represented a national mortgage company in an action alleging sexual harassment and gender discrimination.
Pro Bono Matters
J.L. v. Cissna, et al., 341 F. Supp. 1048 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 24, 2018). Obtained preliminary injunction against U.S. Customs and Immigration Services and other government entities on behalf of 18-20-year-olds petitioning for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status.
Hussain v. Sharif, et al. Obtained successful full dismissal of a case alleging defamation and fraud (among other causes of action) against plaintiff’s spouse and public interest group, including two successful anti-SLAPP motions resulting in an award against plaintiff of nearly $60,000 in attorneys’ fees.