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Welcome to Chavez & Gertler

C&G Chavez & Gertler is a firm that consists of a group of lawyers and an outstanding support staff dedicated to the pursuit of our clients’ interests and public justice. We are committed to zealous advocacy, innovative thinking and winning court victories and settlements that vindicate the rights of our clients and the public at large. We have fought and won many battles for consumers, workers, and the victims of discrimination and unlawful treatment including fraud and unfair business practices.

Our mission is to vigorously advocate the interests of our clients and achieve the best results possible. While doing so, we endeavor to further the interests of both our clients and the public at large. Even as we fight hard, we maintain civility and integrity amongst our co-counsel, opponents and the court. Although we work in an adversarial setting, we attempt to achieve a consensus whenever possible, and obtain results that are fair and just for all parties according to the law.

Latest News

AT&T Mobility v. Conception: The Death Knell for Class Actions?: The June 2011 issue of Plaintiff featured an article written by Jonathan Gertler and Christian Schreiber that contained an in-depth analysis of AT&T Mobility v. Conception and a discussion of the future of class action lawsuits. You can read the article here.
Jon Gertler Inducted into American College of Trial Lawyers: Jon Gertler has been inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. The College is one of the most prestigious and exclusive organizations for trial lawyers in the country. Jon was inducted in March, 2011, along with about 60 other leading trial attorneys from around the country.
Jon Gertler Elected 2011 President of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association: Jon Gertler has been elected 2011 President of the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association. SFTLA is one of the oldest organizations representing consumers, workers and others in lawsuits protecting and vindicating individual civil rights in the United States. Over 900 trial lawyers are members. Jon won the organization's "Trial Lawyer of the Year Award" in 2006, and was a Finalist for the award again in 2008.

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Recent Successes

Eligible consumers to receive monetary refunds
Lawsuit against propane distributor settled: Propane distributor in the northwestern San Francisco Bay Area agrees to make monetary payments to certain eligible consumers and make specified change in its billing practices.
Chavez & Gertler Protects Rights of Californians to Sue for Denial of Medical Coverage
California Court of Appeal upholds consumers' right to bring class claims against Kaiser for denial of benefits for autism: Court of Appeal affirms the right of consumers to bring class action lawsuits against health plans that systematically deny benefits for covered medical conditions such as autism spectrum disorders ("ASD")
Permanent Injunction Protects Rights of California's Youth
Illegal conditions at juvenile halls ended: California county juvenile halls must close down if they fail to meet minimum state standards.

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Current Cases

Pennington v. Apple, Inc.: Class action challenging practice of denying warranty service on iPhones on the pretext of water damage challenged in class action.
AIS v. Navarette: Class action suit challenging HSBC's compliance with the Rees-Levering Automobile Sales Finance Act.
Dunker v. Certainteed: Class action alleging manufacture and distribution of defective roof shingles.

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Investigations

Unlawful Background Checks: Chavez & Gertler attorneys represent workers who have been required to submit to a background check as a condition of their employment.
Unlawful U-Haul Charges and Fees: Chavez & Gertler attorneys are currently investigating the propriety of certain charges and fees imposed by U-Haul on its customers in California.
Unlawful Collection by Automobile Lenders: Chavez & Gertler attorneys represent care and truck owners whose vehicles have been repossessed and who have been improperly assessed deficiency balances after the sale of their vehicle in violation of the Rees-Levering Automobile Sales Finance Act.

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