Cases
Experience: Representative Matters: Representing one of the largest property management firms in 20+ class actions alleging Section 1 violations based on the use of algorithmic pricing software.
Representing one of the largest medical device manufacturers in Section 2 litigation involving surgical devices that use electrical current to cut tissue
seal vessels.
Representing supplier of barium sulfate suspension products in Section 1
2 litigation involving exclusive dealing
refusal to deal claims.
Lead trial counsel defending uniform manufacturing against hundreds of product liability actions alleging exposure to toxins
allergenic dyes
prevailed on general causation at trial.
Obtained summary judgment
denial of class certification on behalf of major newspaper publisher in class action alleging claims under California Automatic Renewal Law.
Obtained decertification in putative nationwide class action against a major telecommunications company alleging violations of various FCC orders by charging excessive interstate rates
fees. Obtained dismissal of similar case involving intrastate calling rates.
Defeated class certification in wage
hour class action against a Fortune 50 retailer alleging that pharmacists were denied breaks.
Defeated class certification in wage
hour class actions against a Fortune 50 retailer alleging meal period
regular rate violations.
Won summary judgment for a Fortune 50 retailer in a class action lawsuit alleging false
deceptive business practices in connection with the sale of oil change services.
Obtained complete dismissal of a putative class action against fire alarm manufacturer alleging safety defects
false advertising.
Obtained dismissal of putative class action against major brokerage firm alleging securities fraud
breach of fiduciary duty in connection with margin trading. Dismissal affirmed by Ninth Circuit.
Obtained dismissal of a putative class action against a clothing manufacturer alleging products were mislabeled as 'Made in the USA.'
Defeated class certification in case against Fortune 50 retailer alleging that asset protection employees were misclassified as managers.
Obtained dismissal of two putative class actions against alcoholic beverage manufacturer alleging product was not 'all natural.'
Obtained dismissal at the pleading stage of a putative nationwide class action against five major movie studios challenging the marketing of Blu-ray movies.
Obtained dismissal at the pleading stage of a putative class action against one of the largest video game studios claiming that product suffered from various defects
missing functionality.
Obtained dismissal at the pleading stage of a putative class against a Fortune 50 retailer challenging the marketing of,
fees associated with, lead-acid batteries.
Obtained dismissal at the pleading stage of a securities fraud mass action against one of the world's largest real estate investment firms involving tenant-in-common investments in commercial property.
Obtained dismissal at the pleading stage on behalf of a major telecommunications provider in lawsuit alleging violations of equal protection, civil rights
consumer protection laws.
Acted as lead trial counsel in defense of government contractor against RICO, fraud,
breach of contract lawsuit seeking eight-figure damage award. Zero damages awarded after trial.
Acted as trial counsel in defense of the co-founder of the Hard Rock Cafe against fraud
breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit seeking eight-figure damages award. Unanimous defense jury verdict.
Obtained dismissal at the pleading stage of a putative nationwide class action against a major telecommunications provider in lawsuit alleging violations of federal
state telecom
consumer protection laws.
Obtained dismissal at pleading stage of putative nationwide class action against online credit monitoring service in lawsuit alleging violations of federal consumer protection laws.
Obtained dismissal at the pleading stage of putative nationwide class action against one of the nation's leading Internet marketing companies in lawsuit alleging false advertising
dismissal affirmed on appeal.
Represented Fortune 50 pharmaceutical company in consolidated
multidistrict litigation involving alleged off-label use of various medications
secured dismissal of hundreds of cases.
Obtained dismissal at the pleading stage of a products liability wrongful death lawsuit against major telecommunications provider.
Obtained dismissal at the pleading stage of putative nationwide class action against Internet marketing company in lawsuit alleging false advertising
violations of consumer protection laws.
Obtained dismissal at the pleading stage of a putative class action against one of California's largest automobile insurers challenging installment service fees
seeking a nine-figure recovery.
Defended the world's fifth largest insurer in parallel class action
attorney general litigation challenging annuity sales practices.
Obtained dismissal at the pleading stage of a putative class action against one of the nation's largest beverage manufacturers challenging recycling
other business practices
decision affirmed on appeal.
Obtained dismissal at the pleading stage of an unfair competition lawsuit against international cosmetics manufacturer.
Obtained dismissal at the pleading stage of an unfair competition/privacy case filed against major telecommunications company.
Obtained dismissal of a patent infringement lawsuit against leading explosives manufacturer after an early claim-construction ruling.
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a major jewelry manufacturer in copyright infringement case.
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of major consumer electronics retailer in case alleging unfair competition
trademark infringement.
Obtained preliminary injunction on behalf of a major telecommunications provider in counterfeiting/trademark infringement case.
Prevailed before en banc panel of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal in litigation involving Constitutional
privacy violations.
