Class Action Litigation at Leeds Brown Law

Leeds Brown Law, P.C. is a nationally recognized leader in complex class action litigation. From wage and hour violations to tuition and fee refunds to deceptive consumer practices, our firm has successfully represented thousands of plaintiffs in high-impact cases across the United States. We combine deep litigation experience with a commitment to protecting the rights of employees, students, and consumers alike.

Some of Our Class Action Successes

LBL has helped secure substantial settlements and precedent-setting decisions, including:

• Kellogg v. WSP USA, Inc.: $15 million settlement for manual workers in NYC.
• Griffin v. Aldi, Inc.: $9.8 million settlement on behalf of store managers nationwide.
• Jones v. Tulane Educ. Fund: $3.6 million settlement following 5th Circuit reversal of dismissal in tuition refund case.
• Arredondo v. Univ. of La Verne: $8.5 million result following summary judgment win on liability in a COVID-19 tuition case.
• Marcus v. AXA Advisors: $2.3 million FLSA settlement for over 2,000 financial service workers.

Judicial Recognition

Judges across jurisdictions have recognized Leeds Brown Law’s effectiveness and dedication. In Meehan v. Roadmaster Drivers School, the Honorable John M. Gallagher of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania stated, “From where I’m sitting, [counsel’s work] has been substantial, and it’s been first rate.” In Swetz v. The Clorox Company, Judge Halpern remarked, “I think very highly of lawyers [including LBL] who actually take on these matters… You did an excellent job.”

Areas of Class Action Focus

• Wage & Hour Claims: Representing hourly workers, interns, manual laborers, and service employees in unpaid wage, overtime, and tip claims.
• Tuition & Fee Refund Litigation: Representing students across the country in cases involving colleges that failed to deliver contracted services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Consumer Protection: Taking on deceptive business practices and false advertising cases that impact large groups of consumers.
• Staffing and Temporary Worker Rights: Advancing protections for temp and agency workers through precedent-setting litigation.

Strategic Impact and Legal Leadership

LBL has not only achieved financial recovery for class members but also shaped class action law through appellate victories, such as:

• Lopez v. Cal. Baptist Univ.: Reversal of trial court’s denial of class certification
• Medina v. Fairway Golf Mgmt.: Affirmed class certification for hospitality workers
• Membrives v. HHC TRS FP Portfolio: $10.5 million settlement for staffing agency employees

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