California-wide consumer class action against nationwide gasoline retailer

Gasoline Retailer

Defended oil industry participant in the U. S. District Court for the Central District of California (Los Angeles) in California-wide consumer class action. Allegations included false and misleading advertising under California's Unfair Competition Law and False Advertising Law in connection with alleged failure to disclose per-transaction debit card fee at retail gasoline stations. Case was voluntarily dismissed following motion practice at the pleadings stage.