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Berger v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 741 F.3d 1061 (9th Cir. 2014) (affirming denial of class certification).{{ FIELD }}Won a motion to compel arbitration in a putative nationwide class action filed in California alleging claims under the TCPA. Missaghi v. The Coca-Cola Company, Central District of California (Los Angeles Division), Case No. 2:12-cv-07472-SJO.{{ FIELD }}Won summary judgment for a defendant health insurer in a TCPA class action. Phillip Long Dang, D.C., P.C. v. XLHealth Corp., Case No. 1:09-cv-1076, 2011 WL 553826 (N.D. Ga. Feb. 7, 2011) (fax inviting doctors to a seminar was “informational” and not an “advertisement”).{{ FIELD }}Goldstein v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 609 F.Supp.2d 1340 (N.D. Ga. 2009).{{ FIELD }}Won summary judgment and mooted plaintiff’s pending motion for class certification in a case challenging Home Depot’s collection of permit fees in connection with the installation of water heaters. See Willard v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., No. 5:09-cv-110/RS-MD, 2009 WL 4730644 (N.D. Fla. Dec. 7, 2009).{{ FIELD }}Won a motion to dismiss for NBC Universal in a purported class action that contended the defendant’s promotional game, which aired in connection with the popular game show Deal or No Deal, constituted illegal gambling under Georgia law. The Georgia Supreme Court rejected the plaintiff’s claim and the case was dismissed. See Hardin v. NBC Universal, 283 Ga. 477 (2008).{{ FIELD }}Obtained a landmark order from the Seventh Circuit in a putative class action reversing remand and adopting defendant's argument that injunctive relief should be considered to determine the amount in controversy under CAFA. The Home Depot, Inc. v. Rickher, 2006 WL 1727749, (7th Cir. May 22, 2006). Upon remand, the district court later granted defendant summary judgment and the Seventh Circuit affirmed. Rickher v. Home Depot, Inc., 535 F.3d 661 (7th Cir. 2008).{{ FIELD }}Won an appeal that clarified the defendant's burden in removing cases under CAFA. Frederico v. The Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 507 F.3d 188 (3rd Cir. 2007) (affirming grant of motion to dismiss).{{ FIELD }}In a case of first impression in the Eighth Circuit, won an appeal which rejected the plaintiff's argument for expansion of a CAFA provision permitting interlocutory appeals from remand orders. Saab v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 469 F.3d 758 (8th Cir. 2006).{{ FIELD }}Defeated class certification in a case against an insurance company alleging class action claims involving use of non-OEM parts.Schwendeman v. USAA Insurance Co., 65 P.3d 1 (Wash. 2003) (affirming denial of class certification and clarifying the standard regarding the admissibility of expert opinions in class actions within Washington).{{ FIELD }}National consumer class action counsel for a Fortune 50 company.{{ FIELD }}Stewart Haskins specializes in defending class actions and other complex commercial litigation, particularly cases involving consumers and data privacy issues. As a partner in our nationally recognized Class Action practice, Stewart has successfully defended leading companies in hundreds of consumer class action suits across the country. He also regularly provides clients with counseling on privacy and consumer-related issues.\n\nStewart has extensive experience in all aspects of class action litigation, whether he is litigating complex jurisdictional issues, developing a winning case strategy or defeating class certification.\nThe removal of a case from state to federal court is the first step toward a successful resolution, and Stewart has litigated a wide variety of jurisdictional issues that arise in class actions. Stewart's primary goal in defending clients faced with class actions is the efficient disposition of the case, often by winning the early dismissal of the named plaintiff's claim. If a putative class action proceeds to the class certification stage, Stewart has substantial experience arguing class certification motions and defeating them in cases ranging from product liability claims to insurance services. And, if the case must be tried, Stewart has served as lead counsel in numerous jury trials of consumer and data privacy cases.\nAlso a member of our Data Security and Privacy practice, which Law360 selected as Privacy Practice Group of the Year 2016, Stewart has represented clients in high-profile class action litigation arising out of some of the largest data breach events in the country.\nFor nearly 20 years, Stewart also has defended a wide variety of class actions under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, including claims arising from faxes, text messages, collection calls and mobile marketing efforts. He has litigated such claims in state and federal courts, and has won significant victories for his clients in numerous TCPA cases.\nIn addition to representing clients in class action litigation, Stewart regularly provides compliance and counseling advice to clients to help them try to avoid litigation under the TCPA, CAN-SPAM and other data privacy and consumer protection statutes. S Stewart Haskins Partner 2016 Privacy Practice Group of the Year  Law360 Class Action Group of the Year  Law360, 2010 and 2012 University of Georgia University of Georgia School of Law Mercer University Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Georgia Georgia Court of Appeals Georgia Superior Court American Bar Association State Bar of Georgia Atlanta Bar Association Represented Home Depot in dozens of putative consumer class actions filed against Home Depot arising out of its widely publicized payment card data breach in late 2014. Successfully defended Home Depot against consumer fraud claims under California law arising out of a charge for an optional damage waiver. Berger v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 741 F.3d 1061 (9th Cir. 2014) (affirming denial of class certification). Won a motion to compel arbitration in a putative nationwide class action filed in California alleging claims under the TCPA. Missaghi v. The Coca-Cola Company, Central District of California (Los Angeles Division), Case No. 2:12-cv-07472-SJO. Won summary judgment for a defendant health insurer in a TCPA class action. Phillip Long Dang, D.C., P.C. v. XLHealth Corp., Case No. 1:09-cv-1076, 2011 WL 553826 (N.D. Ga. Feb. 7, 2011) (fax inviting doctors to a seminar was “informational” and not an “advertisement”). Goldstein v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 609 F.Supp.2d 1340 (N.D. Ga. 2009). Won summary judgment and mooted plaintiff’s pending motion for class certification in a case challenging Home Depot’s collection of permit fees in connection with the installation of water heaters. See Willard v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., No. 5:09-cv-110/RS-MD, 2009 WL 4730644 (N.D. Fla. Dec. 7, 2009). Won a motion to dismiss for NBC Universal in a purported class action that contended the defendant’s promotional game, which aired in connection with the popular game show Deal or No Deal, constituted illegal gambling under Georgia law. The Georgia Supreme Court rejected the plaintiff’s claim and the case was dismissed. See Hardin v. NBC Universal, 283 Ga. 477 (2008). Obtained a landmark order from the Seventh Circuit in a putative class action reversing remand and adopting defendant's argument that injunctive relief should be considered to determine the amount in controversy under CAFA. The Home Depot, Inc. v. Rickher, 2006 WL 1727749, (7th Cir. May 22, 2006). Upon remand, the district court later granted defendant summary judgment and the Seventh Circuit affirmed. Rickher v. Home Depot, Inc., 535 F.3d 661 (7th Cir. 2008). Won an appeal that clarified the defendant's burden in removing cases under CAFA. Frederico v. The Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 507 F.3d 188 (3rd Cir. 2007) (affirming grant of motion to dismiss). In a case of first impression in the Eighth Circuit, won an appeal which rejected the plaintiff's argument for expansion of a CAFA provision permitting interlocutory appeals from remand orders. Saab v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., 469 F.3d 758 (8th Cir. 2006). Defeated class certification in a case against an insurance company alleging class action claims involving use of non-OEM parts.Schwendeman v. USAA Insurance Co., 65 P.3d 1 (Wash. 2003) (affirming denial of class certification and clarifying the standard regarding the admissibility of expert opinions in class actions within Washington). 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Obtained a ruling allocating 95% of the costs to Waste Management, the former owner of the landfill, and only 5% to the Park District, as the site’s current owner.{{ FIELD }}Served as lead trial counsel in federal court action City and County of San Francisco v. Atlantic Richfield, et al., to clean up historical contamination by numerous tenants at airport. 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This settlement had a total value in excess of $100 million.{{ FIELD }}Served as lead counsel for Union Pacific Corporation for the cleanup of the McCormick and Baxter Superfund site due to contamination.  Negotiated a favorable settlement of past cost and future work under a consent decree with U.S. EPA and California Department of Toxic Substances Control.{{ FIELD }}Served as lead trial counsel for 3M Corporation to defend against Superfund action by the State of California regarding the Cal Compact landfill site in Long Beach, California (State of California v. Atlantic Richfield).  Case resulted in favorable settlement for 3M.{{ FIELD }}Peter Hsiao has 40 years of experience as a first-chair trial lawyer.  He was named Environmental Litigation Attorney of the Year in Los Angeles by Best Lawyers in America, and one of 16 lawyers named as a Distinguished Environmental Advocate by the American Bar Association.  He is one of seven lawyers in the U.S. designated as a Global Leader in Environmental Law by Who's Who Legal.  The National Law Journal identifies him as a Trailblazer in Energy and Environmental Law, and he is named by Chambers (in its highest Tier 1), Legal 500, Lawdragon and Super Lawyers as one of the nation’s best environmental lawyers. \nMr. Hsiao is head of the West Coast Environmental, Health \u0026amp; Safety Practice, awarded Environmental Law Firm of the Year by Chambers and Partners in 2024.  Drawing upon his chemical engineering background, he is one of the nation’s leading attorneys in environmental, natural resources, climate change and toxic tort law.  He is a Fellow and former Chair of the Board of Regents of the American College of Environmental Lawyers.  He is also former Chair of the State Bar of California's Environmental Law Section and a former member of the ABA's Standing Committee on Environmental Law.  \nHe served as senior trial lawyer for the U.S. Department of Justice as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles.  He was lead trial counsel for the EPA and other agencies, and received the Department of Justice’s Special Commendation Award, the U.S. Attorney’s Office Special Achievement Award, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Golden Eagle Award.  He was appointed as a judge pro tem for the Los Angeles Municipal Court and served as a mediator for environmental cases.\nMr. Hsiao is the editor of the California Environmental and Natural Resources Law Handbook.  He is past-president of the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Counsel for Justice.   He is a life fellow of the American Bar Foundation, former chair of the State Bar of California Committee on Legal Services to the Poor, and recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel Award for pro bono legal services.\nHe graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Utah in 1982.  He received the Outstanding Student Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He received a J.D. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1985, where he won the McBaine Advocacy Award. Peter Hsiao lawyer Partner Distinguished Environmental Advocate American Bar Association Los Angeles Environmental Litigation Attorney of the Year Best Lawyers in America, 2016 Trailblazer in Energy and Environmental Law National Law Journal, 2015 One of the Nation’s Best Environmental Lawyers Chambers and Partners, 2013-2024 One of the Best Environmental Lawyers in the United States Legal 500 and PLC 3000 Leading Cross-Border Environmental Attorney International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers One of the Top Environmental Lawyers in Los Angeles Los Angeles Business Journal Awarded the U.S. Department of Justice’s Special Commendation Award U.S. Department of Justice Awarded the U.S. Attorney’s Office Special Achievement Award U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California Awarded the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Golden Eagle Award U.S. Fish \u0026amp; Wildlife Service Recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel Award for pro bono legal services State Bar of California “Peter Hsiao impresses with his ‘extremely broad experience in all types of environmental issue,’ leveraging his experience as a chemical engineer when advising on disputes. His expert trial practice is particularly highlighted, with one client noting: ‘To hear him address a court is pure art.’” Chambers USA 2015 \"A standout for Proposition 65 work. Extremely knowledgeable and practical on how he'll manage the litigation.\" Chambers 2024 \"He's absolutely amazing, it's a personalized service, his devotion to timeliness and attention to detail is wonderful.\" Chambers, 2024 University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law University of California, Berkeley University of California, Berkeley, School of Law Supreme Court of the United States California Life Fellow, American Bar Foundation Member, Environmental Law Section, Los Angeles County Bar Association Member, ABA Section on Environment, Energy and Resources Former Chair, ABA Marine Resources Committee Fellow and Past Chair of the Board of Regents of the American College of Environmental Lawyers Former Member, American Chemical Society Former President, Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Counsel for Justice Former Chair, State Bar of California Committee on Legal Services to the Poor Former Member and Newsletter Author, American Institute of Chemical Engineers Former Member, American Bar Association Standing Committee on Environmental Law Former Chair, Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of California Former President of Board of Directors, Los Angeles County Bar Association's Counsel for Justice Successfully defended Mattel, Inc. before U.S. Supreme Court in case arising from contaminated property dispute in Beaverton, Oregon at site of former View Master facility. Represented IMC Corporation in defending criminal action regarding alleged illegal take of migratory birds from exposure to process ponds. Negotiated settlement and first-ever wildlife mitigation plan with California Department of Fish and Game under Fish and Game Code Section 3007. Represented Kano Laboratories in an enforcement action by the California Air Resources Board regarding emissive content and labeling of adhesive coatings.  Represented Mattel, Inc. in relation to volatile organic compound control measures and spray booth issues before South Coast Air Quality Management District. Served as Port's lead trial counsel in federal court action against citizens group challenging validity of Clean Water Act Section 404 permit and NEPA process for China Shipping Terminal. Obtained court ordered dismissal of all charges against Thomas Crane Trucking Company in a felony action alleging violations of federal and state law from oil production and servicing operations in the Bolsa Chica area. Served as lead outside counsel for Shea Homes for stormwater enforcement actions by RWQCB and municipal agencies. Assisted in preparation of SWPPPs and provided counseling and training on wide range of compliance issues and negotiated with citizens' group regarding alleged stormwater releases to Malibu Creek. Provided legal counsel to the Port of Los Angeles regarding storm water pollution control issues, including advising on the development of new wharf facilities at Pier 100. Represented Key Energy Services in toxic tort litigation for alleged contamination from TPH and other chemicals in residential neighborhood development in Santa Maria, California. Represented client on appeals to State Water Resources Control Board of orders regarding responsible party status. Obtained dismissal of criminal charges against Lodi Memorial Hospital related to alleged asbestos removal practices. Represented the East Bay Regional Park District in a CERCLA case involving a former landfill. Obtained a ruling allocating 95% of the costs to Waste Management, the former owner of the landfill, and only 5% to the Park District, as the site’s current owner. Served as lead trial counsel in federal court action City and County of San Francisco v. Atlantic Richfield, et al., to clean up historical contamination by numerous tenants at airport. The over $140 million settlement was the largest environmental settlement in California in 2006. 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Settled during jury selection for unique settlement allowing client to pay a fraction of damages of other directors.{{ FIELD }}Defended Little League International in bet-the-company litigation alleging that the youth baseball organization was responsible for the actions of a Texas baseball coach who was convicted for assaulting numerous of his young players. Case settled before trial on confidential and favorable terms.{{ FIELD }}Represented Cook Children’s Hospital in employment discrimination suit against pediatric surgeon claiming tens of millions in damages. Obtained summary judgment on the eve of trial vindicating the hospital’s employment practices, which was upheld on appeal.{{ FIELD }}Represented architect William Croft in suit against world’s largest architecture firm for fraud and breach of employment contract. After two-week trial, obtained jury verdict for more than $4 million representing 120% of requested award. Listed as one of the verdicts of the year by the Dallas Business Journal.{{ FIELD }}Hired after client received ex-parte TRO at 5:30 PM on December 23 ordering, among other things, Yahoo, Inc. to turn off its website. Obtained dissolution of TRO in less than 24 hours (after locating judge to conduct adversary hearing on a holiday). Case then traveled through multiple judges and jurisdictions with plaintiffs trying to reinstate injunctive relief (and recused judge). Obtained summary judgment of all claims against represented directors.{{ FIELD }}Defended Excel Transportation in suit against former employees seeking more than $50 million for breach of contract and fraud. After two-week trial, jury awarded less than $1.5 million. Obtained complete defense verdict award of no damages on appeal.{{ FIELD }}Representing Hunt Asset Management in litigation against investors in a telecommunications company. Case settled before trial for exchange of releases and no monies from Hunt.{{ FIELD }}Hired by Sterling Infosystem, Inc. after existing counsel and magistrate judge recommended settlement of FCRA class action for $40 million. Altered case strategy, asserted new defenses, and engaged in minimal discovery. The day after filing the brief in opposition to plaintiff’s motion for class certification, plaintiff called and asked to settle. Case settled for $20,000.{{ FIELD }}After obtaining the settlement above, was hired by Sterling Infosystems, Inc. to take over seven class actions seeking more than $1 billion in damages pending in Virginia, California, Ohio, New York, and Illinois. Obtained dismissals of multiple matters and stays in others. The remaining matters settled on extremely favorable terms.{{ FIELD }}In a case recognized as one of the top 40 jury verdicts of the year by Texas Lawyer magazine, represented Lighthouse Programs LLC as plaintiff in infringement case that resulted in $5.5 million jury award.{{ FIELD }}In re Cool Partners - Represented group of shareholders and bankruptcy estate in litigation against members of board of directors for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. Case settled during summary judgment argument for US$9 million, representing 90% of corporate liability insurance policies.{{ FIELD }}Geoffrey Harper is a highly sought after trial lawyer that focuses on complex commercial disputes.  Representing individuals and businesses as plaintiffs and defendants, Geoffrey has litigated cases in 29 states and five countries with a lengthy record of success. As one client noted after hiring Geoffrey just three days before trial to take over his defense, “I will never go to trial without Geoffrey Harper again.” \nGeoffrey has tried more than 30 cases to verdict as lead counsel and is known for his ability to manage bet-the-company litigation under the most difficult of circumstances. His litigation philosophy involves preparing every case for trial from the very beginning of the engagement while focusing on his client’s goals and needs. While the majority of cases will be resolved long before trial, Geoffrey believes that the best way to achieve optimal results for his clients is to always focus on how the case would be tried.\nGeoffrey concentrates his practice on commercial litigation lawsuits and has extensive experience in areas such as contractual disputes, class actions, securities litigation, intellectual property disputes, employment disputes, arbitrations, internal investigations, and healthcare matters.\nClients frequently seek Geoffrey’s counsel while facing significant crises or when needing new and creative approaches. He has been retained numerous times shortly before trial by clients seeking help after obtaining adverse rulings and needing to revamp the trial strategy. He has represented clients in some of the largest and highest stake cases in the country as well as other high-profile matters.\n  Counsel Emory University Emory University School of Law The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas School of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas Texas Judicial Clerk, Chief Judge Procter Hug, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Utah Contract Action—Hired three days before trial after disastrous pretrial hearing which included summary judgment ruling on liability, sanctions orders, and evidence exclusions. Took over trial team and obtained jury verdict for half of last settlement offer and less than 10% of claimed damages. Represented Francesco Galesi, director and member of the finance committee at Worldcom, in multiple class actions seeking more than $1 trillion for fraud and violations of securities laws. Settled during jury selection for unique settlement allowing client to pay a fraction of damages of other directors. Defended Little League International in bet-the-company litigation alleging that the youth baseball organization was responsible for the actions of a Texas baseball coach who was convicted for assaulting numerous of his young players. Case settled before trial on confidential and favorable terms. Represented Cook Children’s Hospital in employment discrimination suit against pediatric surgeon claiming tens of millions in damages. Obtained summary judgment on the eve of trial vindicating the hospital’s employment practices, which was upheld on appeal. Represented architect William Croft in suit against world’s largest architecture firm for fraud and breach of employment contract. After two-week trial, obtained jury verdict for more than $4 million representing 120% of requested award. Listed as one of the verdicts of the year by the Dallas Business Journal. Hired after client received ex-parte TRO at 5:30 PM on December 23 ordering, among other things, Yahoo, Inc. to turn off its website. Obtained dissolution of TRO in less than 24 hours (after locating judge to conduct adversary hearing on a holiday). Case then traveled through multiple judges and jurisdictions with plaintiffs trying to reinstate injunctive relief (and recused judge). Obtained summary judgment of all claims against represented directors. Defended Excel Transportation in suit against former employees seeking more than $50 million for breach of contract and fraud. After two-week trial, jury awarded less than $1.5 million. Obtained complete defense verdict award of no damages on appeal. Representing Hunt Asset Management in litigation against investors in a telecommunications company. Case settled before trial for exchange of releases and no monies from Hunt. Hired by Sterling Infosystem, Inc. after existing counsel and magistrate judge recommended settlement of FCRA class action for $40 million. Altered case strategy, asserted new defenses, and engaged in minimal discovery. The day after filing the brief in opposition to plaintiff’s motion for class certification, plaintiff called and asked to settle. Case settled for $20,000. After obtaining the settlement above, was hired by Sterling Infosystems, Inc. to take over seven class actions seeking more than $1 billion in damages pending in Virginia, California, Ohio, New York, and Illinois. Obtained dismissals of multiple matters and stays in others. The remaining matters settled on extremely favorable terms. In a case recognized as one of the top 40 jury verdicts of the year by Texas Lawyer magazine, represented Lighthouse Programs LLC as plaintiff in infringement case that resulted in $5.5 million jury award. 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