Data Breach, Consumer and Civil Rights Attorneys

These cases can yield Big Results.

If you were ripped off by a company, were defrauded by a false advertisement or bought a defective product, your damages could be very high. Once we determine the kind of consumer claim you have, we’ll advise you accordingly.

If we can get you paid, we will.

A lot.

No attorney can make promises about future results, but most of our clients have won thousands of dollars for just a few minutes of working with us.

Why? Because you can recover for the time you spent researching the data breach, monitoring your credit, contacting an attorney, your bank, etc. Most importantly, you don’t necessarily have to show your data was actually misused. If you can, however, even more damages may be available to you.

Employment cases can get BIG results!! Depending on the kind of workplace issue, you may be entitled to back pay, future pay, emotional distress damages, medical expenses, business expense reimbursement, meal and rest break damages, record keeping penalties, late check penalties…and so much more.

We are starting a movement toward eradicating fragrance use in businesses everywhere. Pouring chemicals onto disabled persons as they enter and leave businesses, when they eat in restaurants, ride on busses, sail on cruise ships, go to work, etc. is shameful conduct. We are stepping up and using the legal system to stop this blatant discrimination.

The path is simple–one case at a time. We’ve made big change like this before and we’ll do it again here. The injunctions we will secure can guarantee equal access to businesses, increase awareness, and give back to you the dignity you deserve. Some of these cases will also seek money damages as a result of the unlawful conduct, but, first and foremost, they seek to make change. You can be a part of that

Please note, however, that we are not suing fragrance manufacturers at this time. Not just yet. Our cases are about your safety and freedom to visit any business you like. As such, these are anti-discrimination cases, not “products liability” cases. We are not dictating what other people cannot wear—so long as YOU are not forced to smell it. When the public and companies see what we’re doing, businesses will voluntarily stop using fragrance, and will adopt anti-fragrance policies. Problem solved.

As we cut off the demand for synthetic fragrance products, we’ll cut off supply–and you’ll be able to breathe better again.

Everyone understands that fragrance use by businesses is not limited to the United States. However, for our first wave of cases, we are only suing businesses operating within the United States.

That does not necessarily mean, however, that you have to live in the United States to bring such a case. You simply had to have either visited a fragrancing company in the U.S. and/or were unable to visit such a business because you were aware of it fragrance use. As we tell all of our clients, please do not worry about whether you are or are not eligible to participate. Please do not decide to exclude yourself from this important campaign based on your assumptions about what the law allows. Let us review your situation, make that decision and properly advise you.

No. A diagnosis by a licensed physician (e.g., a licensed allergist) of chemical sensitivity (or a closely related condition) is ideal but certainly not necessary so as to participate in one of our lawsuits. The Americans with Disabilities Act protects individuals whose condition(s) substantially limit(s) a major life activity. If a major life activity–such as breathing, thinking clearly or another important activity–is adversely impacted by your exposure to fragrance, you should contact us.

The length of your case will depend on several factors. These include:

• The time it takes to gather information
• The caseload at the courthouse
• The nature of your claims
• Your motivation to settle early

Depending on these considerations, your case could last anywhere from several months to a few years. But that’s if you file actual litigation. If you’re considering a settlement, the process can move much more quickly, depending largely on how much money or other benefits you want to recover. When you contact us, we can give you a more specific estimation of your options and the related timeline for resolving your dispute.

Just filling out a form on our website does not commit our law firm to taking on every case that comes our way. We wish we could. We wish we could help every single individual with his/her legal problem, but some cases are just not viable or don’t fit within the parameters of our law practice. Alternatively, some individuals contact us about a case we have already filed on behalf of someone else, and there is no need to add more people or to file yet another case over the same event. Finally, other times, we have not gotten back to you because we are simply too busy for a prompter response. Our law firm receives over 100 requests for representation every day; if we took on every case, we would not be able to provide the level of quality representation that you deserve.

If you contacted us for representation and/or submitted a form on our website, and have not yet heard back from us, don’t despair. Simply send us an email asking whether we can accept your claim and we will endeavor to respond as fast as we can.

That depends on the kind of case you have and the strength of your claim. There is no guarantee of future results, since each case is unique, but here are a few examples of potential outcomes:

Data breach claims: California has great laws to protect data breach claimants. Firstly, you can recover for the time you spent repairing your credit, investigating the breach itself, etc. Secondly, you can recover damages under several California statutes. Most importantly, you do not have to show your data was misused but, if you can, even more damages may become available to you.

Consumer claims: If you were ripped off by a company, were defrauded by a false advertisement or bought a defective product, your damages could be very high. Once we determine the kind of consumer claim you have, we’ll advise you accordingly.

Employment claims: Depending on the kind of workplace issue, you may be entitled to back pay, future pay, emotional distress damages, medical expenses, business expense reimbursement, meal and rest break damages, record keeping penalties, late check penalties…and so much more.

For other issues, simply contact us and we can explain the available remedies.

Everyone’s goals are different, and some clients simply want information or a fast result. That’s fine too.

Our California data breach, false advertising and products liability attorneys believe the highest awards are usually achieved after litigation is started, but we’ll listen to your needs and tailor a plan to get you the best outcome under the circumstances. Most companies don’t like litigation either, so they are often highly motivated to work out a deal with you early. Our attorneys are trained and highly skilled negotiators and will work hard to present you with the best result possible.