Business Litigation > Class Actions
ERTW’s attorneys have extensive experience in class action litigation in both federal and state courts. Firm lawyers have defended class actions for financial institutions, auto manufacturers, consumer electronics manufacturers, national retailers, and entertainment venue operators. This experience includes defending class actions on the merits, negotiating sophisticated class action settlements, and representing clients through the settlement approval process.
Representative Class Action Matters:
- Zimmermann v. Barnes & Noble (California Consumer Protection Law claims)
- Shannahoff v. Belkin (nationwide class action under California Unfair Competition Law and CLRA)
- Boggs v. Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (Americans with Disabilities Act claims)
- Aiello v. Edwards Theatres Circuit, Inc. (alleged consumer fraud)
- Becerril v. Anschutz Entertainment Group (union hall referral practices)
- Cienfuegos v. Ria Telecommunications, Inc. (unfair business practices-money transferring industry)
- Fenning v. Glenfed, Inc. (unfair business practices-securities/financial institutions)