Experience
Bergeron v. Monex Deposit Company et al.
Defended a class action filed in the Central District of California against Monex and related entities and individuals. The suit alleged misrepresentations and omissions in the solicitation and trading of monies used to invest in precious metals, and alleged claims under the Commodities Exchange Act and California consumer protection laws (the Consumer Legal Remedies Act, and 17200). The team simultaneously defended a related, parallel enforcement action filed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, raising similar allegations.
Nibler v. Monex Deposit Co. (4th Dist. Court of Appeal 2013)
Obtained reversal of a trial court order denying our client’s motion to compel arbitration.