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Experience
Class Action Defense
Represented healthcare industry client in a federal putative class action alleging various consumer claims including under the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) for failure to implement and maintain reasonable security practices to protect class members’ personal identifiable information from unauthorized access during a data security breach.
Obtained dismissal of federal putative class action alleging slack fill consumer fraud claims. Court dismissed all claims finding that client’s product packaging clearly and accurately displayed its contents and was not deceptive.
Obtained dismissal of federal putative class action concerning the lawful use of partially hydrogenated oils on federal preemption grounds pursuant to the U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and Section 754 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act.
Obtained dismissal of federal putative class action alleging deceptive and false product labeling based on plaintiff’s failure to allege injury sufficient for Article III standing.
Represented clients in multiple wage-and-hour class actions, including claims related to failure to pay overtime, failure to provide meal and rest breaks, and failure to reimburse expenses. Obtained favorable resolutions after engaging in discovery and motion practice.
Litigation
Successfully represented a sports and entertainment industry client in highly contested business litigation matter involving cross-claims for breach of contract, fraud and business torts which resulted in favorable settlement for client after extensive discovery and filing of a motion for summary judgment.
The Red Hat Society v. Ena Clarke d/b/a Red Hat Ladies
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Successfully prosecuted Internet domain name trademark infringement matter in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Obtained permanent injunction for client.
Product Liability
Represented aircraft, automotive, construction and consumer product industry clients in product liability and personal injury cases involving claims for strict liability, premises liability, negligence, and breach of warranty.
Astrium, S.A.S. v. TRW Inc.
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Successfully represented Corning Inc. against product liability and commercial claims arising out of the alleged degraded performance of six telecommunication satellites, with $135 million in damages claimed. Judgment in Corning Inc.'s favor affirmed by the Ninth Circuit. 254 F. Supp. 2d 1129 (C.D. Cal. 2003), aff'd, 197 F. App'x. 575 (9th Cir. 2006)
Georgia-Pacific Asbestos Litigation
Georgia-Pacific defense of multiple toxic tort cases in California.
