Class Action/Mass Tort
Bruce A. Friedman, Esq. is highly respected for his unparalleled experience handling class action disputes. Mr. Friedman’s evaluative style is imperative to enhancing the prospects of resolution, especially when reviewing the merits and details of complex, multi-party class action disputes. His clients appreciate that he always arrives prepared, is respectful to all parties, and is committed to hearing every side of the case. Mr. Friedman’s ability to gain the trust of his clients is imperative to enhance the prospect of guiding sensitive, multidimensional matters towards resolution.
Representative Matters
- Multidistrict class actions against leading food manufacturers alleging false advertising with respect to health claims made in connection with food products, which included parallel FTC and state attorney general investigations
- Numerous class actions alleging claims under Federal securities laws including claims arising from alleged theft of company funds, Chinese reverse mergers, and false or fraudulent financial reporting
- Disputes involving derivative claims for breach of fiduciary duty against Directors and Officers
- Claims against leading life insurance companies regarding representations made with respect to life insurance products and performance
- Privacy related class actions involving claims under TCPA, alleged recording of service calls without permission, internet hacking, and disclosure of consumer credit related information
- Class action claims against national real estate brokers related to disclosures under RESPA
- Class action against major U.S. financial institution regarding lines of credit secured by real estate cancelled as result of decline in real estate values during economic recession
- False advertising claims against athletic clothing manufacturer regarding health benefits associated with wearing clothing
- Class action against automobile dealership regarding allegations that closing costs associated with purchase of cars were not fully disclosed and agreed upon by consumer
- Handled securities class action in U.S. and Israel against beauty products manufacturer arising from alleged failure to disclose efficacy issues with product and failure to report declining sales and financial condition of Japanese distributor
