On February 20, 2026, Judge Marcella O. McLaughlin of the San Diego County Superior Court granted final approval of the class action settlement in G.W., et al. v. San Diego Unified School District, Case No. 37-2023-00035972-CU-BT-CTL. The effective date of that settlement has now passed, and the settlement is final. The settlement resolves claims arising …
The Camp Lejeune water contamination litigation continues to move forward on multiple fronts as we enter the first quarter of 2026, though progress remains slower than many veterans and their families had hoped. Elective Option Program As of early 2026, the Camp Lejeune litigation includes over 3,700 federal lawsuits filed in the Eastern District of …
San Diego Lawyer magazine recently published an article written by Alan Mansfield, founder of CLGCA, about the success of the Lopardo Inn of Court in growing its recognition, membership, and online presence through a coordinated social media campaign. Mr. Mansfield is a member of the Inn’s Executive Committee and a co-chair of its Membership Committee. …
On January 8, 2026, one year after the Palisades Fire, Plaintiffs in the Silver v. City of Los Angeles class action lawsuit filed a First Amended Class Action Complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court. The amended complaint significantly expands the number of responsible governmental entities, naming the following as defendants: This 68-page complaint details how …
Whatley Kallas LLP is pleased to share that the landmark Blue Cross Blue Shield antitrust settlement has officially become effective following final court approval. This represents a significant milestone for healthcare providers across the country who have been impacted by anticompetitive practices in the health insurance marketplace. I witnessed firsthand the extensive effort required to …
Featured Presentation: “The Pivot: Stories of Reinvention & Lessons in Resilience” We are pleased to announce that Alan Mansfield will be a featured speaker at the North County Bar Association’s upcoming wellness seminar on October 29, 2025. The event, titled “The Pivot: Stories of Reinvention & Lessons in Resilience,” will take place at Shadowridge Country …
Please note: We are not representing consumers in individual lawsuits for claims arising out of the Palisades fire. The Court has appointed a group of counsel to coordinate the individual lawsuits that have been filed. You can view a copy of this Order. The Consumer Law Group of California filed a class action lawsuit in …
Did you get financing through Fisker or JP Morgan Chase? California consumers may be able to get out from under their failed Fisker Ocean vehicles and financing agreements. The FTC’s “Preservation Rule” allows consumers to directly sue JP Morgan Chase Bank, Fisker’s financing arm, for violating California lemon law, consumer fraud statutes, and other wrongdoing. …
Many people have expressed a desire to resolve their Camp LeJeune claims independently, without involving legal counsel. Unfortunately, the many claims currently under review by the Navy seem to be delaying the resolution process for those who chose this option. As a result, many veterans are rethinking their decision to hire an attorney for claim …
We are currently investigating a potential consumer fraud related to the mislabeling of supposedly “environmentally friendly” and “compostable” bags sold at Trader Joe’s and other retailers in California. Recent reports have raised serious concerns about the accuracy of claims made by certain manufacturers regarding the compostability of their products. The Issue with “Compostable” Bags Statewide, …