Class Action Defense Litigation

DAE litigators are at the forefront of defending class action claims in California and numerous jurisdictions around the country. We routinely appear as lead counsel in California state and federal courts and have served as national coordinating counsel for multijurisdictional cases.

Class Action Defense Litigation

The companies we defend include Fortune 500 enterprises with large litigation portfolios. They count on us knowing the nuances of regulations and statutes along with embracing the business value of early intervention when claims arise.

Pre-litigation counseling helps clients anticipate and assess risk early in the process. Our favorable track record of disposing of cases through early motion practice minimizes the disruption and expense presented by an aggressive plaintiffs’ bar and their newest litigation playbooks.

Class Action Defense Representative Matters

Defending clients in the financial services and technology industries are notable areas of depth. Here are some client outcomes we’ve achieved:

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Multistate Class Action Defenses on Right to Repair Claims

Selected as national counsel to defend major tech company against waive of “Right to Repair” class actions in multiple jurisdictions across the country. Cases include: Burks v. HP Inc., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 22STCV20806 ; Leflar v. HP Inc., Circuit Court of Lonoke County, Arkansas, Case No. 43CV-22-380; and Keiser v. HP Inc., Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Case No. 2022CH06588.

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Issue of First Impression Argument Defeats Class Action

Prevailed on issue of first impression to defeat statewide class action claims at pleading stage on behalf of one of the nation’s largest insurance companies. Lancaster v. Permanent General Assurances Corporation, Sacramento County Superior Court, Case No. 34-2022-00319644.

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Pay-to-Pay Class Allegations Defense

Defended successfully nationwide mortgage lender in statewide class action alleging “pay-to-pay” violations. Langston v. Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Case No. 5:20-cv-01902.

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TCPA Class Claims Thwarted

Led successful defense of solar energy solutions company against consumer class action claims arising under the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Bethea v. Solar Quote, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, Case No. 2:23-cv-00118.

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Bank Fee Claims Managed

Defended and resolved claims brought on behalf of nationwide class against national bank for fees related to ATM transactions. Figueroa v. Capital One, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Case No. 18cv1692.

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Class Action Defeated for Pharma Company

Achieved individual summary judgment and denial of class certification on behalf of international pharmaceutical company in putative CLRA/17200 class action.

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Summary Judgment Ends Pharma’s Class Action Threat

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of major pharmaceutical manufacturer facing putative class action consumer protection claims.

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Securities Class Action Dismissed, Upheld on Appeal

Defended underwriting syndicate in a securities class action involving claims that a pharmaceutical company misrepresented the results of its clinical trials testing the efficacy of a new drug, prior to the company’s secondary offering. Obtained dismissal, which was affirmed by the Ninth Circuit on appeal.

California Industries. Strategic Counsel.

DAE represents global leaders, innovators and market disruptors with workforces and operations in California.

From online retailers and multimedia agencies to financial and health care institutions, we operate in the industries that shape California commerce.