REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Paul W. Sweeney, Jr.
In 2024, defended major manufacturer in class action alleging false advertising of product attributes and capabilities.
In 2024, defended major electronics manufacturer in dispute with distributor.
In 2023, defended major financial institution in action alleging violation of terms of customer account agreements.
In 2022, defended major manufacturer in class action alleging capture and recording of personal information in violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act.
In 2022, won a case in the California Court of Appeals affirming the dismissal of a trade secrets action brought against a major beverage manufacturer.
In 2021, defended major manufacturer in civil rights action.
In 2020, defended major beverage and food manufacturer in false and deceptive advertising class action.
In 2019, defended major beverage and food manufacturers in false advertising and unfair business practices class actions.
In 2019, defended major retailer in class action alleging false advertising and unfair business practices in connection with discounted pricing of retail merchandise.
In 2019, defended 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.
