REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Paul W. Sweeney, Jr.
In 2019, defending major beverage and food manufacturers in false advertising and unfair business practices class actions.
In 2019, defending major retailer in class action alleging false advertising and unfair business practices in connection with discounted pricing of retail merchandise.
In 2019, defending global financial institutions in wage hour class actions.
In 2018, defended major food service retailer in wage hour class action.
In 2017, obtained dismissal of antitrust/trade regulation class action on behalf of major food service company.
In 2016, defended major retailer in class action lawsuit alleging violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act.
In 2016, won appeal in the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, defending financial institution in class action lawsuit alleging violations of federal statutes, including the Truth in Lending Law.
In 2016, won summary judgment on behalf of technology manufacturing company in a disability discrimination case.
In 2015, won AAA arbitration on behalf of internet company defending against breach of contract claims.
In 2013, won summary judgment of age discrimination lawsuit filed against major footwear, apparel and equipment manufacturer.
In 2012, obtained dismissal of consumer class action filed against major food and beverage manufacturer and retailer.
In 2011, obtained decertification of previously certified class action alleging unfair business practices, on behalf of major financial institution.
In 2009, won appeal in the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, representing major telecommunications company accused of engaging in wrongful business conduct.
In 2005, served as lead-counsel defending entertainment conglomerate in a two-week discrimination trial in Los Angeles Superior Court in which jury rendered a defense verdict.