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/raid1/www/Hosts/bankrupt/CAR_Public/201224.mbx C L A S S A C T I O N R E P O R T E R Thursday, December 24, 2020, Vol. 22, No. 257 Headlines [*] Most Active Class Action Plaintiff Law Firms - 2020 ********* [*] Most Active Class Action Plaintiff Law Firms - 2020 ------------------------------------------------------- The Class Action Reporter is pleased to provide our subscribers the following list of law firms that we have identified as the 15 most active class action law firms during 2020. Data for this year's edition were obtained from PacerMonitor.com and other news sources. This list is the product of and copyrighted by Beard Group, Inc., and no reproduction or further use of this list is permitted without the prior written consent of Beard Group, Inc. STEIN SAKS, PLLC Stein Saks, PLLC launched at least 366 lawsuits this year alleging violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Some of those lawsuits were against Candywarehouse.com Inc.; Peek A Boo USA; Transunion LLC; Discover Bank; EOS CCA d/b/a Collecto Inc.; GC Services Limited Partnership; Experian Information Solutions Inc.; Firstsource Advantage LLC; Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC; Admiral Sportswear LLC; Brilliance New York LLC; Globalrose.com LLC; and Fisher & Paykel Appliances USA Holdings Inc. Stein Saks is based in Hackensack, N.J. On the Web: http://steinsakslegal.com/ Contacts: Yaakov Saks, Esq. Judah Stein, Esq. Raphael Deutsch, Esq. Kenneth Willard, Esq. STEIN SAKS PLLC 285 Passaic Street Hackensack NJ 07601 Telephone: (201) 282-6500 Facsimile: (201) 282-6501 E-mail: ysaks@steinsakslegal.com jstein@steinsakslegal.com rdeutsch@steinsakslegal.com kwillard@steinsakslegal.com COHEN & MIZRAHI LLP Cohen & Mizrahi LLP takes the next spot this year, after commencing at least 256 complaints seeking class action status. Most of the lawsuits allege violations of the American Disabilities Act. Target entities included Equifax Information Services; Transunion LLC; Aargon Agency Inc.; Experian Information Solutions Inc.; Tomales Bay Foods Inc.; Standard Sales Inc.; Sakar International Inc.; Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation; Harland Clarke Corp.; Colgate-Palmolive Company; Great Lakes Potato Chip Company LLC; Phoenix Financial Services LLC; and Santander Consumer USA Inc. Cohen & Mizrahi is based in Brooklyn. On the Web: https://www.cml.legal/ Contacts: Daniel C. Cohen, Esq. Joseph H. Mizrahi, Esq. COHEN & MIZRAHI, LLP 300 Cadman Plaza West, 12th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201 Telephone: (929) 575-4175 E-mail: Daniel@cml.legal Joseph@cml.legal LAW OFFICES OF TODD M. FRIEDMAN, P.C. The Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. represented plaintiffs in at least 226 complaints filed this year seeking class action status. The firm specializes in employment law, lemon law and consumer rights. Target entities this year included First Union Lending; Direct Listings LLC; Commercial Finance and Leasing Bank of Cardiff Inc.; Secure One Capital Corporation; Fifth Third Bank; Toyota Motor Credit Corp.; Best Service Co. Inc.; Scenario Cockram USA Inc.; Tidewater Finance Company; and Credence Resource Management LLC. The firm is based in Beverly Hills, Calif., with offices in Santa Ana and Woodland Hills in Calif.; King of Prussia, Pa.; Northbrook, Ill.; and Cleveland, Ohio. On the Web: http://www.toddflaw.com/ Contacts: Todd M. Friedman, Esq. Meghan E. George, Esq. Adrian R. Bacon, Esq. Tom E. Wheeler, Esq. LAW OFFICES OF TODD M. FRIEDMAN, P.C. 21550 Oxnard St., Suite 780 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Telephone: (877) 206 4741 Facsimile: (866) 633 0228 E-mail: tfriedman@toddflaw.com mgeorge@toddflaw.com abacon@toddflaw.com twheeler@toddflaw.com MICHAEL FAILLACE & ASSOCIATES, PC Michael Faillace & Associates represented plaintiffs in at least 210 class action lawsuits alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and various state labor laws. Defendant companies include Flor de Mayo Inc.; JJ's Asian Fusion Inc.; La Casa Bonita Corp.; Gramercy Surgery Center Inc.; Thai Villa; P.J. Clarke's at Lincoln Center LLC; Primos Live Poultry Inc.; and Village in Times Square LLC. The firm is based in Manhattan. On the Web: http://www.faillacelaw.com/ Contact: Michael Faillace, Esq. MICHAEL FAILLACE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 60 E 42nd St. 4510 New York, NY 10165 Telephone: (212) 317-1200 E-mail: Michael@faillacelaw.com BURSOR & FISHER, P.A. Bursor & Fisher launched at least 201 class action complaints this year seeking damages over failure to refund fees after schools and businesses were closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and over alleged wiretapping of web site visitors. The firm also sued pharmaceutical companies over toxic ingredients in medicines. Target companies include KeyBank; Boston University; Lorex Corporation; New York University; Carnegie Mellon University; Biolife Energy Systems Solutions Inc.; Carnival Corp.; AARP Inc. et al.; WW International Inc.; Golden Entertainment (NV) Inc.; General Motors Company; TikTok Inc.; Vail Corporation; PupBox Inc.; and CV Sciences Inc. The firm is based in Miami with offices in New York and California. On the Web: https://www.bursor.com/ Contacts: Scott A. Bursor, Esq. BURSOR & FISHER, P.A. 2665 S. Bayshore Dr., Ste. 220 Miami, FL 33133-5402 Telephone: (305)330-5512 Facsimile: (212)989-9163 Email: scott@bursor.com - and - L. Timothy Fisher, Esq. BURSOR & FISHER, P.A. 1990 North California Blvd., Suite 940 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Telephone: (925) 300-4455 Facsimile: (925) 407-2700 E-Mail: ltfisher@bursor.com BARSHAY SANDERS, PLLC At least 187 lawsuits were launched by Barshay Sanders, alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Target companies were mostly debt collection agencies including Transworld Systems, Inc.; Professional Claims Bureau, Inc.; I.C. System, Inc.; Affiliate Asset Solutions, LLC; D & A Services, LLC; Terrill Outsourcing Group, LLP; Client Services, Inc.; Stephen Einstein & Associates, P.C.; and Simon's Agency, Inc. Barshay Sanders is based in Garden City, N.Y. On the Web: https://barshaysanders.com/ Contacts: David Michael Barshay, Esq. Craig B. Sanders, Esq. BARSHAY SANDERS, PLLC 100 Garden City Plaza, Suite 500 Garden City, NY 11530 Telephone: (516) 203-7600 Facsimile: (516) 706-5055 E-mail: dbarshay@bakersanders.com csanders@barshaysanders.com GOTTLIEB & ASSOCIATES Gottlieb & Associates this year commenced at least 137 lawsuits over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Defendants include LMND Medical Group Inc.; Nutrawise; Redwood Wellness LLC; Strivectin Operating Company Inc.; Ornament Shop Inc.; Andy & Evan Industries Inc.; Bernardo Fashions LLC; Posh Bow Peep LLC; Spyder Active Sports Inc.; Ricardo Beverly Hills Inc.; Argon Technologies Inc.; Cascade Mountain Technologies LLC; and Kidkraft Inc. Gottlieb & Associates is based in Manhattan. On the Web: https://www.gottlieblaw.net/ Contacts: Jeffrey M. Gottlieb, Esq. Dana L. Gottlieb, Esq. GOTTLIEB & ASSOCIATES 150 East 18th Street, Suite PHR New York, NY 10003 Telephone: (212) 228-9795 Facsimile: (212) 982-6284 E-mail: nyjg@aol.com danalgottlieb@aol.com RIGRODSKY & LONG P.A. Rigrodsky & Long P.A. launched at least 136 class action complaints over alleged violations of federal securities laws, including challenging merger and acquisition transactions. The defendant companies include Front Yard Residential Corporation; Centerstate Bank Corporation; Legg Mason, Inc.; Neon Therapeutics, Inc.; The Meet Group, Inc.; EQM Midstream Partners, LP; Adesto Technologies Corporation; Resolute Energy Corporation; Gilead Sciences, Inc.; TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation; The Charles Schwab Corporation; Roan Resources, Inc.; Primo Water Corporation; Wright Medical Group N.V.; Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc.; and Iberiabank Corporation. Based in Wilmington, Del., Rigrodsky & Long has offices in Garden City, New York; and Palm Springs, Calif. On the Web: https://www.rigrodskylong.com/ Contacts: Gina M. Serra, Esq. Seth D. Rigrodsky, Esq. Brian D. Long, Esq. RIGRODSKY & LONG, P.A. 300 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1220 Wilmington, DE 19801 Telephone: (302) 295-5310 Facsimile: (302) 654-7530 Email: sdr@rl-legal.com bdl@rl-legal.com gms@rl-legal.com POMERANTZ LLP Pomerantz LLP filed at least 134 class action lawsuits this year. Most of the lawsuits allege violations of securities and antitrust laws. The target companies range from Jumei International Holding Limited; HDFC Bank Limited; Zosano Pharma Corporation; Qutoutiao Inc.; General Motors LLC; Kingold Jewelry Inc.; Zoom Video Communications Inc.; Baidu Inc.; Evolus Inc.; iAnthus Capital Holdings Inc.; Wrap Technologies Inc.; JPMorgan Chase & Co.; and Cronos Group Inc. Pomerantz is headquartered in New York, with offices in Chicago, Los Angeles and Paris. On the Web: http://pomerantzlawfirm.com/ http://pomlaw.com/ Contacts: Jeremy A. Lieberman, Esq. POMERANTZ LLP 600 Third Avenue New York, NY 10016 Telephone: (212) 661-1100 Facsimile: (917) 463-1044 E-mail: jalieberman@pomlaw.com - and - Patrick V. Dahlstrom, Esq. POMERANTZ LLP 10 South La Salle Street, Suite 3505 Chicago, IL 60603 Telephone: (312) 377-1181 Facsimile: (312) 377-1184 E-mail: pdahlstrom@pomlaw.com ADEMI & O'REILLY, LLP Ademi & O'Reilly became involved in at least 132 class action lawsuits this year, alleging violations of of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act and over consumer data theft. The defendant companies include WAWA Inc.; Midland Credit Management Inc.; Debt Resolution Direct LLC; JP Morgan Chase Bank NA; Amcol Systems Inc.; Lands' End Inc.; Credit Adjustments, Inc.; Nationwide Recovery Systems, Ltd.; Client Services, Inc.; Convergent Outsourcing Inc.; Regional Finance Corporation of Wisconsin, d/b/a Regional Finance; Liberty Mutual Insurance Company; Erie Indemnity Company; and Enhanced Recovery Company. Ademi & O'Reilly is based in Cudahy, Wisconsin. On the Web: http://www.ademilaw.com/ Contacts: Ben James Slatky, Esq. Jesse Fruchter, Esq. John D. Blythin, Esq. Mark Andrew Eldridge, Esq. Shpetim Ademi, Esq. ADEMI & O'REILLY, LLP 3620 E. Layton Avenue Cudahy, WI 53110 Telephone: (414) 482-8000 Facsimile: (414) 482-8001 E-mail: bslatky@ademilaw.com jfruchter@wisc.edu jblythin@ademilaw.com meldridge@ademilaw.com sademi@ademilaw.com GLANCY PRONGAY & MURRAY LLP Glancy Prongay & Murray represented plaintiffs in at least 129 class action lawsuits alleging violation of securities laws and over data theft. Target companies include Tandy Leather Factory, Inc.; Bytedance, Inc. and Tiktok, Inc.; Azz Inc.; Baxter International, Inc.; Trulieve Cannabis Corp.; Forescout Technologies, Inc.; Tether Holdings Limited; 500.com Limited; Exelon Corporation; Yunji Inc.; Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited; Armstrong Flooring, Inc.; Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.; Barnes & Noble College Booksellers; Cengage Learning, Inc.; Follett Higher Education Group; McGrawhill LLC; Pearson Education, Inc.; and ConAgra Brands, Inc.; and ProAssurance Corporation. The firm has offices in Los Angeles and Berkeley, Calif.; and Manhattan. On the Web: https://www.glancylaw.com/ Contacts: Lionel Z. Glancy, Esq. Robert Vincent Prongay, Esq. GLANCY PRONGAY AND MURRAY LLP 1925 Century Park East Suite 2100 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Telephone: (310) 201-9150 Facsimile: (310) 201-9160 E-mail: lglancy@glancylaw.com rprongay@glancylaw.com MORGAN & MORGAN, PA Morgan & Morgan launched at least 128 complaints seeking class action status. The cases filed this year assert business interruption claims, data breach breach, and violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Target companies include DB Insurance Company LTD; Ambry Genetics Corp.; Valencia College; Experian Information Solutions Inc.; State Farm Fire and Casualty Company; AMF Bowling Centers Inc.; Ancestry.com Inc.; World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.; Pei Wei Asian Diner LLC; Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado LLC; Warner Music Group Corp.; Wal-Mart Stores East LP (Delaware); Merck & Co. Inc.; Delta Air Lines Inc.; Trans Union LLC; WAWA Inc.; Salesforce.com; Ring LLC; and Tupperware Brands Corporation. Morgan & Morgan is based in Orlando, Fla., with locations in 16 states. On the Web: https://www.forthepeople.com/ Contacts: John B. Morgan, Esq. Ultima Morgan, Esq. MORGAN & MORGAN 20 North Orange Ave, Suite 1600 Orlando, FL 32801 Telephone: (407) 420-1414 E-mail: jmorgan@forthepeople.com umorgan@forthepeople.com CARLSON LYNCH, LLP At least 124 lawsuits were filed by Carlson Lynch this year seeking, among others, damages for data breach, violation of the American with Disabilities Act, denial of insurance coverage over COVID-19 pandemic-related losses, and refusal to refund fees as a result of business or school closure due to the pandemic. Defendants include Drizly LLC; Cincinnati Insurance Company; Deloitte Consulting LLP; Tracfone Wireless Inc.; Hy-Vee Inc.; Vail Resorts Inc.; Grand Canyon University; Wawa Inc.; Ring LLC; TikTok Inc.; Digital Media Academy Corp.; Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.; Kohl's Corporation; J. M. Smucker Company; Intercontinental Hotels Group Resources LLC; Uber Technologies Inc.; Carnegie Mellon University; Viagogo Entertainment Inc.; Premier Nutrition Company LLC; and Facefirst Inc. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., the firm has offices in Conshohocken and New Castle, Pa.; Los Angeles; San Diego; and Chicago. On the Web: https://carlsonlynch.com/ Contacts: Bruce Carlson, Esq. Gary F. Lynch, Esq. CARLSON LYNCH, LLP 1133 Penn Avenue, 5th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Telephone: (412) 322-9243 Email: bcarlson@carlsonlynch.com glynch@carlsonlynch.com THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P.A. At least 123 lawsuits were filed by Rosen Law Firm this year over alleged violation of securities and antitrust laws. Defendants include Coty, Inc.; Westpac Banking Corporation Securities; CytomX Therapeutics, Inc.; Zillow Group Inc.; iQIYI, Inc.; NMC Health Plc; Wells Fargo & Company; China Auto Logistics, Inc.; Liberty Oilfield Services, Inc.; Tilray, Inc.; Hanmi Financial Corporation; Akazoo S.A.; and Tupperware Brands. Based in Manhattan in New York, the firm has offices in Los Angeles, Jenkintown, Pa., and Newark, N.J. On the Web: https://www.rosenlegal.com/ Contacts: Laurence M. Rosen, Esq. Phillip C. Kim, Esq. THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P.A. 275 Madison Ave., 34th Floor New York, NY 10016 Telephone: (212) 686-1060 Facsimile: (212) 202-3827 E-mail: lrosen@rosenlegal.com pkim@rosenlegal.com SHAKED LAW FIRM At least 104 lawsuits seeking class status were filed by Shaked Law Firm mostly alleging violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Defendants include Discount Divas; Maple Media, LLC; RiseAndShine Corporation; Crooked Media, Inc.; Birddogs Inc.; Spice House, LLC; Andie, Co.; CreativeLive, Inc.; Boomer Holdings Inc.; TheMaven, Inc.; San Diego Hat Company; and Beauty Biosciences LLC. Shaked Law Firm is based in Brooklyn, New York. On the Web: https://shakedlaw.com/ Contacts: Dan Shaked, Esq. SHAKED LAW GROUP P.C. 44 Court Street, Suite 1217 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Telephone: (917) 373-9128 Facsimile: (718) 504-7555 E-mail: shakedlawgroup@gmail.com ********* S U B S C R I P T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N Class Action Reporter is a daily newsletter, co-published by Bankruptcy Creditors' Service, Inc., Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, USA, and Beard Group, Inc., Washington, D.C., USA. Rousel Elaine T. Fernandez, Joy A. Agravante, Psyche A. Castillon, Julie Anne L. Toledo, Christopher G. Patalinghug, and Peter A. Chapman, Editors. Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. ISSN 1525-2272. 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