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 …
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, …
A new law that went into effect on January 1, 2024, prohibits any automobile dealer or retail seller in California from selling a vehicle equipped with a catalytic converter unless the converter has been permanently marked with the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle to which it is attached and has a label permanently …
In an important decision for membership organizations seeking to challenge unfair business practices under California’s Unfair Competition Law (“UCL”), on July 17, 2023, the California Supreme Court ruled in favor of the California Medical Association (“CMA”), finding that the significant amount of time that CMA had expended defending the rights of physicians to refer patients …
In John Doe v. California Department of Public Health et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 20STCV3236, a settlement has been reached in a lawsuit affecting consumers enrolled in two California state-sponsored health care programs for individuals living with HIV. Notice of the Settlement was mailed on June 16, 2023. The settlement addresses an …
Recently we have received calls from individual consumers calling about debt consolidation services being provided by a company calling itself the Consumer Law Group. Our firm does not handle debt consolidation matters, and this confusion arose several years ago from a company in San Diego that was reported to the Better Business Bureau. We do …