Kevin S. Asfour

Obtained dismissal of trade secret action against global food and beverage chain for lack of personal jurisdiction in California.

Successfully prosecuted complex insurance-coverage litigation against more than a dozen insurer-defendants stemming from multi-forum, international IP dispute.

Obtained complete defense victory in post-merger arbitration, defending large international healthcare company against shareholder claims.

Favorably settled consumer class action against large retailer alleging false advertising and deceptive pricing practices.

Obtained settlement of consumer privacy class action for 0.5% of the mandatory statutory damages, shortly before class certification hearing, by mounting and leveraging robust opposition to plaintiffs' class certification motion.

Won motion to dismiss nationwide class claims in false advertising suit alleging deceptive food labeling practices, prompting voluntary dismissal of remaining claims and favorable settlement.

Achieved complete defense victory in trade secret action against electronics manufacturer, obtaining summary adjudication of majority of plaintiff's claims and a defense judgment following trial on remaining claims.

Won motion to dismiss punitive damages claims in business tort action brought by snack supplier against food and beverage chain, and thereafter obtained favorable settlement of remaining claims.

Obtained favorable settlement in arbitration of international distributor's unfair competition claims against manufacturing partner.

Persuaded plaintiff's counsel to dismiss consumer protection class action against major publisher, without the need for motion practice, in exchange for de minimus refund of plaintiff's purchase price.

As appellate counsel, obtained favorable published appellate decision on question of first impression regarding statute of limitations on professional licensing claim.

As appellate counsel, obtained reversal of underlying judgment against institutional lender following bench trial, resulting in published appellate decision rejecting commercial guarantor's key defense as a matter of law.

Won motions to dismiss in multiple class actions alleging deceptive practices and related statutory claims against institutional lenders and loan servicers regarding handling of mortgage loans; successfully litigated subsequent appeals.