Consumer Legal Remedies Act 2016

The California Supreme Court’s recent Quesada decision is a reminder of the power of California’s consumer protection laws, including the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) (CC §§1750–1784).

The CLRA provides for actual and punitive damages, injunctive, and restitution for consumers injured by certain unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive practices in the advertising and sale of consumer goods and services. In addition, if the consumer is a senior citizen or is disabled, he or she may be awarded an additional sum if he has suffered substantial physical, emotional, or economic damage as a result of the defendant’s conduct. This webinar provides an overview of the CRLA as well as an update to changes in application and practice of the CRLA.


Faculty
Rachel Straus concentrates her practice at Sidley Austin on complex commercial litigation, including statewide, national and multi-district class actions, false and deceptive advertising actions, business torts and consumer claims. She has represented clients in high-stakes litigation in the automobile, health and wellness, and entertainment industries, among others.

In addition to her litigation practice, Rachel regularly counsels clients on marketing and advertising issues and compliance with state and national consumer protection laws. She was named a Rising Star by Southern California Super Lawyers in 2013 and 2014.

Andre M. Mura is a partner with Gibbs Law Group LLP and of counsel to Girard Gibbs LLP with experience representing plaintiffs in class action and complex litigation concerning consumers’ and workers’ rights, products liability, drug and medical devices, federal jurisdiction, and constitutional law.

Prior to joining Gibbs Law Group LLP, Mr. Mura was senior litigation counsel at the Center for Constitutional Litigation PC, where he represented plaintiffs in high-stakes appeals and complex litigation in state supreme courts and federal appellate courts. Mr. Mura also authored briefs filed in the U.S. Supreme Court, at both the petition and merits stages, and argued dispositive motions in trial courts nationwide.