Meta v. Target Corp. et al., No. 4:14-cv-0832 (N.D. Ohio). Represented class of consumers allegedly defrauded into purchasing moist tissue wipes falsely labeled as “flushable” and “sewer and septic safe.” Claims included violations of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, UCC warranty laws, and common law unjust enrichment. Overcame summary judgment and Daubert challenges to all three plaintiffs’ experts and obtained class certification. Negotiated settlement on behalf of nationwide class of consumers.
In re APA Assessment Fee Litigation, No. 1:10-cv-0178 (D.D.C.). Represented class of members of the American Psychological Association allegedly defrauded into paying annual assessment fees that were purportedly required for continued membership in the association. Drafted appeal brief to the D.C. Circuit that resulted in reversal of the trial court’s order dismissing the case. Negotiated nationwide settlement that distributed $9 million common fund to class members and injunctive relief requiring the association to change its representations regarding the assessment.
Caldon, Inc. v. Advanced Measurement & Analysis Group, Inc. et al., No. 04-cv-1951 (W.D. Pa.). Represented manufacturer of ultrasonic flow meters for installation in nuclear power plants. Claims included violations of the Lanham Act, Sherman Act, and common law unfair competition. Deposed numerous nuclear engineers from power plants in the United States and internationally. Managed document discovery and review of third-party production involving hundreds of thousands of documents.
Hoggard v. Champion Mortgage, No. 1:17-cv-00099 (D.D.C.). Represented class of reverse-mortgage borrowers allegedly charged unlawful occupancy inspection fees even. Claims included violations of state unfair and deceptive trade practices acts. Originated and developed case based on research into industry practices and federal regulations governing reverse mortgages. Served as lead attorney.
Robinson v. Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, No. 8:14-cv-03667 (D. Md.). Represented class of mortgage borrowers whose loan modification requests were allegedly not processed in accordance with the Dodd-Frank Act and state consumer protection statutes. Originated and developed case based on analysis of consumer complaints data and recently-enacted federal statutes governing loan modification applications. Served as lead attorney on case which was litigated through discovery.
United States ex rel. Clyde v. Orbit Medical et al., No. 2:10-cv-00297 (D. Utah). Represented whistleblowers accusing former employer of defrauding Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare in connection with the sale of power wheelchairs. Drafted complaint, disclosure statement, and worked with government attorneys and agents to build case. Assisted in negotiating $9 million settlement.
Robinson v. General Electric Co., No. 2:09-cv-11912 (E.D. Mich.). Represented class of consumers that purchased allegedly defective microwave ovens that spontaneously started without user direction. Litigated case through class certification. Managed document review of production that included over a million documents and dozens of tangible objects. First and second chaired evidentiary hearings on Daubert challenges to plaintiffs’ experts.
Kotsur v. Goodman Global, Inc., No. 2:14-cv-01147 (E.D. Pa.). Represented class of consumers that purchased air conditioning systems with allegedly defective evaporator coils that caused their HVAC systems to fail prematurely. Lead attorney on case, which was litigated through class certification, including MDL proceedings. Claims covered violations of federal warranty laws.
Van Leeuwen v. Paylor et al., No. 2013-ca-003502 (D.C. Super.). Represented prospective purchasers in contract dispute asserting superior right to purchase over competing contract pursuant to D.C.’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act. Litigated case through trial and obtained judgment in client’s favor.
Geis v. Airborne Health, Inc. et al., No. 2:207-cv-04238 (D.N.J.). Represented class of consumers allegedly defrauded into purchasing nutritional supplements falsely advertised as capable of preventing and curing colds and the flu. Negotiated settlement on behalf of nationwide class of consumers that required defendant to change its marketing practices and either reimburse consumers for their purchases or provide free flu shots.