Class & Representative Actions

CPW handles both complicated and high-profile class and representative actions. We have favorably settled class action lawsuits on behalf of employees claiming violation of state wage and hour laws, have secured trial and appellate victories for plaintiffs alleging unfair commercial practices, and have successfully defended companies in actions seeking restitution, injunctive relief, and disgorgement of profits under California’s unfair competition laws. Other attorneys regularly retain us to defend or prosecute appeals of lower court rulings on class certification motions and other class-related pretrial proceedings.

Representative Cases

Represented a class of employees in the appeal of a class certification ruling and post-appeal proceedings that led to the statewide resolution of wage and hour claims against a large auto parts supplier.
Represented a group of tenants in an action against a large leasing company alleging illegal rental agreement practices.
Defended a national insurance company from claims of statewide violation of unfair competition laws based on the alleged use of claims manuals that misstated California law.
Defended a nonprofit organization against claims brought by families relating to the provision of facilities and services to their developmentally disabled children.
Defended a major insurance company against claims by over 100 policyholders for fraud and unfair competition based on the company’s marketing and sales practices.

ATTORNEYS
John G. Heller, Philip A. Leider, Mark A. White