Class Action

Aggressively Defending Your High-Stakes Actions

Landmark rulings, early dismissals, denials of class certification motions, defense verdicts, favorable settlements — that's what our practice is built on. And that's why a multinational pharmaceutical company called on Mintz when faced with a nationwide putative class action valued at over $2 billion.

Awards

Chambers USA

Practice recognized in Massachusetts and New York (2018)

Chambers USA

9 Litigation attorneys recognized (2019)

Super Lawyers

35 Litigation attorneys recognized (2019)

Super Lawyers

14 Litigation attorneys named to "Rising Stars" list (2019)

U.S. News and Best Lawyers®

21 Litigation attorneys recognized (2018)

Best Law Firms 2024

Practice Ranked National Tier 1, Metropolitan Tier 1 in Boston, Metropolitan Tier 2 in San Diego, and Metropolitan Tier 3 in San Francisco, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Action - Defendants, "Best Law Firms" (2024)

Our Experience

Mintz Achieves Full Dismissal on Behalf of PriceSmart, Inc. in Securities Class Action

Mintz’s Securities Litigation team achieved a full dismissal at the pleading stage of a putative securities class action case filed against client PriceSmart, Inc. and its former executives.

Mintz Achieves Significant Victory for Citizens Bank in $102M Ponzi Scheme Lawsuit

Mintz’s litigation team achieved a significant victory for Citizens Bank, securing a dismissal of claims by a class of investors that Citizens and a co-defendant aided and abetted a $102 million Ponzi scheme that started in 2008. The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the dismissal.

TCPA Case Resolved in Client’s Favor

Mintz obtained a dismissal of a Telephone Consumer Protection Act class action for Hofman Hospitality Group restaurant Lucille’s BBQ without any discovery. The plaintiff claimed a text message about a dinner reservation that contained a link to specials violated the TCPA.

Our Approach

Our national team has won landmark rulings and served as counsel in some of the largest multi-state and stand-alone class actions. We believe there is no single strategy that fits every case. We work in partnership with our clients to develop and implement a strategy that meets their business needs, whether that's obtaining an early dismissal, denial of class cert, settlement, or taking the case to trial.

We address each class action on the merits and work with you to devise a consistent approach that includes collaboration, creativity, and efficiency. This approach has led to years of successful outcomes and countless invaluable, long-standing client relationships.

Class Areas of Action