Meco, et al. v. International Medical Research, Inc. dba Botaniclab, et al.

Los Angeles Superior Court (Class Action) filed seeking reimbursement and restitution on behalf of thousands of rheumatoid arthritis and prostate cancer patients who purchased and consumed adulterated herbal supplements (nutraceuticals) manufactured and distributed by the defendants.  Obtained settlement in excess of several millions of dollars.

Kleiman, et al. v. DOE Mortgage Broker, et al.

Los Angeles Superior Court (Class Action) in defense of a mortgage broker and related defendants in a class action lawsuit alleging that lending industry practice of utilizing "yield spread premiums" amounted to unfair business practice in California.
Obtained a settlement in which all claims against defendants were dismissed.

Alfred v. DOE Corporation, et al.

Los Angeles Superior Court (Class Action) in defense of a corporation and related individual defendants in a class action lawsuit alleging that defendants violated provisions of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA"). Specifically, defendants are alleged to have transmitted unsolicited advertisements via facsimile machine without prior permission from recipients.  This matter was settled while avoiding potential liability in the millions of dollars.

U.S. Green Card Lottery Facilitators, Inc. v. Card Service International, Inc., et al.

Los Angeles Superior Court (Class Action) on behalf of credit card merchants alleging that defendants concealed or failed to adequately disclose how to utilize credit card security services, thereby increasing the likelihood of fraudulent transactions, and consequently, “charge backs” for which defendants charged unreasonable fees.  Class Action settlement was reached which allowed merchants to receive monetary compensation.

Alvarez, et al. v. The May Department Stores Company

Los Angeles Superior Court (Class Action) filed on behalf of hundreds of "Area Sales Managers"  seeking compensatory damages and injunctive relief for improper classification as exempt employees which required them to work excessive hours with no overtime compensation. Obtained a settlement in excess of $1,000,000.00.

Sauceda v. United Autocare Center, LLC, et al. ['Midas']

Los Angeles County Superior Court - CCW (Class Action): Midas, a nationwide auto-repair chain specializing in mufflers and brakes, sells Midas-brand brake pads and shoes (sometimes described as "Midas VSD" [vehicle specific design]) to its customers. However, although customers pay for the Midas-brand brake and believe they are receiving that specific, premium brake pad or shoe with a lifetime guarantee, Midas franchises actually install an undisclosed, unapproved brake pad or shoe. While Midas prohibits its franchisees from selling non-Midas brakes without explicit, written authorization, Midas nevertheless knowingly permits its franchisees to sell non-Midas brake pads and shoes but describe them as Midas-brand brake pads and shoes. The proposed putative class consists of all California consumers who purchased what were described as Midas-brand brakes but were, in fact, an undisclosed substitute. Relief sought includes injunctive relief aimed at ending Midas’ fraudulent practices and the return of all monies paid to Midas and its franchisees for the falsely designated, non-Midas brake pads.  Discovery leading to class certification is process.

Draper v. Manhattan Brewing Company, et al

Los Angeles County Superior Court (Class Action) filed on behalf of employees seeking damages and injunctive relief for employer's failure to pay for overtime hours. Obtained settlement wherein all employees received all past due overtime pay.

Doe Development Owners

United States District Court filed on behalf of owners of commercial development  damaged by various defendants' failure to comply with the terms of multiple agreements and subsequent representations. Obtained a confidential settlement in excess of $4,500,000.

Harder v. Blue Cross of California

Los Angeles Superior Court (Class Actions) filed on behalf of Dentists who contracted under a particular plan with Blue Shield of California won a settlement for $5,000,000 as a result of Blue Shield of California’s failure to market the plan.

Miller v. Ruth's Chris

An Orange County Superior Court (Class Action) granted relief to waiters and bus boy employees of this upscale steak house chain where they were being forced to work straight through their shifts without rest breaks and also forced them to pay for their own work uniforms in violation of California law. Defendants, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse settled the claims for $1,625,000.