Andrus Anderson LLP Profiled in San Francisco Daily Journal: “Stepping It Up”

Andrus Anderson founding partners, Lori E. Andrus and Jennie Lee Anderson, were profiled in the May 4, 2012 edition of the San Francisco Daily Journal and the Los Angeles Daily Journal.

The article, “Stepping It Up,” discusses how the two lawyers met and how they decided to leave larger firms and start their own firm five years ago. Given their extensive training and experience in large firm settings, Andrus Anderson LLP has a broad range of legal knowledge. “We don’t limit ourselves to one particular type of case,” Anderson said. “If a case comes through the door, and it’s a type we haven’t done before but we like it, we’re able to take it.”

Andrus Anderson LLP’s philosophy in representing the “little guy” means that clients get superior legal representation in a small firm setting, all on a contingency fee basis. “We tell clients, ‘We will work for you, and we will put in our lot with you. We only get paid if you get paid,” Andrus said.

To read the full article, click here.

Andrus Anderson LLP Represents Bicyclists and Pedestrians In Collision and Road Defect Cases

The lawyers at Andrus Anderson LLP, with combined experience of over 25 years, represent bicyclists and pedestrians injured on the Bay Area’s busy streets and highways.

With cycling on the rise for commuting and recreation — there were 71% more bikes on the streets of S.F. in 2011 than in 2006 — there comes a downside: more bicycle/car accidents.  Even when cyclists and pedestrians take all appropriate precautions, urban drivers are all too frequently careless, rushed or simply inattentive.

In addition to unsafe drivers, cyclists face the risk of dangerous roadways.  Poorly designed roads, and roads in need of repair, may pose unique hazards to cyclists.  In some cases, the governmental entity that designed and maintains the roadway may bear some or all of the responsibility for the accident.  Andrus Anderson LLP has an understanding of such legal theories, and will evaluate your case with them in mind.

If you have been the victim of driver negligence or an unsafe roadway, contact Andrus Anderson LLP to help you hold those responsible to account.

Court Certifies Class of Borrowers Against Countrywide

On March 30, 2012, District Court Judge Jeremy Fogel gave a class of approximately 60,000 California homeowners the green light to pursue unfair competition claims against Bank of America-owned Countrywide Home Loans Inc. and other mortgage lenders.  The lawsuit contends that certain pay option ARM loans were deceptive and misleading in that borrowers were not informed that the amounts provided to them in their payment schedule were insufficient to cover the interest accumulating on the loan resulting in negative amortization, loss of equity and, in some cases, foreclosure.   ”We are very happy with the certification of the California class, which will potentially provide relief for approximately 60,000 homeowners,” said Jennie Lee Anderson, Andrus Anderson LLP partner and co-lead counsel for the plaintiff and class.  A case management conference in the suit is scheduled for late May, when Ms. Anderson expects the judge to set a trial date.  For more information about this case, or to report other fraudulent lending practices, click here to contact an Andrus Anderson attorney.

Andrus Anderson LLP Represents Individuals Injured In Pourable Gel Fuel Explosions

Andrus Anderson represents consumers who have suffered serious burns or other injuries as a result of the unexpected ignition of pourable gel fuel used in their firepots.  Until a recent recall, pourable gel fuel was sold by a number of manufacturers, including Bird Brain Inc., Bond Manufacturing, Sunjel Company (2 Burn Inc.), Fuel Barons Inc., Lamplight Farms Inc., Luminosities Inc. (Windflame), Pacific Décor Ltd., Real Flame, and Smart Solar Inc.  Often consumers are unable to see that the flame in their firepot is still ignited when they refill it with additional fuel gel.  This causes the gel to violently and unexpectedly ignite, exploding onto people and objects nearby.  Gel fuel can pose serious fire and burn risks to consumers that can potentially be fatal.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall for all of the above listed manufacturers fuel gel products in late 2011.  All pourable fuel gel, regardless of the manufacturer, has the potential to explode.  For more information on the potential dangers of pourable fuel gels, or to speak to an attorney to evaluate your case, please contact Andrus Anderson LLP by clicking here.

LCD Makers Agree To Pay $539M In Price-Fix Settlement

Seven major manufacturers of thin-film liquid crystal display (“LCD”) panels used in laptop computers, monitors and televisions agreed to pay $538.6 million to settle antitrust claims brought by indirect purchasers.   The indirect purchaser plaintiffs allege that the defendant companies fixed prices of LCD panels, artificially inflating prices for purchasers of televisions, notebook computers and monitors from 1999 to 2006.  The law firm of Andrus Anderson LLP is among counsel of record for the indirect purchaser plaintiffs in the case, which is currently pending before the Honorable Susan Illston in the Northern District of California.  “The settlement will not only go to compensate consumers who paid more than they would have for these product in a competitive marketplace, but will also go a long way to prevent future price-fixing schemes in the electronics industry,” commented Andrus Anderson partner, Jennie Lee Anderson.  The attorneys general of several states, including California, Michigan, Florida and New York, are also part of the settlement agreements with the manufacturers.  The indirect purchase plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary approval of the settlement was filed on December 23, 2011 and is currently pending before the court.  Andrus Anderson represents consumers and small businesses in a variety of antitrust and unfair competition matters.  For more information or to report unfair or anticompetitive activity, contact us to speak to an attorney.

Plaintiff Seeks Certification of Nationwide Class of Borrowers

On December 9, 2011, Andrus Anderson partner, Jennie Lee Anderson, lead counsel for plaintiff in Ralston v. Mortgage Investors Group and Countrywide Home Loans Inc., Case No. 08-00536 JF, argued before the District Court for the Northern District of California in support of plaintiff’s motion for class certification.  Plaintiff’s motion seeks certification of a nationwide class of borrowers who purchased certain Pay Option ARM loans, which Plaintiff alleges Countrywide sold through a network of correspondent lenders and similarly deceptive and fraudulent in nature.  For more information about the lawsuit or if you believe you ahve been the victim of a fraudulent lending practice, please contact us to speak to an attorney.

Federal Judge Approves Class Action Settlement To Benefit Current and Prior Owners of Toyota RAV4s

Andrus Anderson Partner Selected 2011 Northern California Super Lawyer

Andrus Anderson partner, Jennie Lee Anderson, has been selected as a 2011 Northern California Super Lawyer.   Each year Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.   The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.  Visit Ms. Anderson’s Super Lawyer Profile for more information.

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Andrus Anderson LLP Partners Take Leadership Roles At The American Association for Justice

Lori E. Andrus and Jennie Lee Anderson attended the American Association for Justice Annual Convention in New York City, July 9-12, 2011.   In furtherance of their efforts in and outside of the courtroom to advance the interests of their clients, including injured consumers, employees and small business owners across the United States, Ms. Andrus and Ms. Anderson were both elected to presigious leadership positions this year.  Ms. Andrus was elected First Vice Chair of the Women’s Trial Lawyer Caucus.  Ms. Anderson is the incoming Co-Chair of the organization’s Class Action Litigation Group.  

Andrus Anderson Files Nationwide Gender Discrimination Class Action Against Deere & Co.

On March 16, 2011, Andrus Anderson LLP filed a nationwide sex discrimination class action against Deere & Co. and John Deere Landscapes, Inc. (“Deere”).  Artis v. Deere & Co. (Civ.10-05289 WHA). The suit charges that Deere, a leading farm, agricultural equiptment and landscaping company, systematically denies certain jobs to women and discourages them from even applying.   

The Plaintiff, Holly Artis, applied for a customer service position at Deere’ s landscaping facility.  Despite having over five years of sales and service experience, she was told that Deere “frowned upon hiring women” and was denied the job.  She was falsely told that the position had been cancelled, when in fact it had been given to a man with less experience.  “Deere should not be allowed to continue to deny qualified women employment or discourage them from applying because of their gender,” says co-lead counsel for Plaintiff and the proposed class, Andrus Anderson partner, Jennie Lee Anderson.  “Female applicants must be given the opportunity to compete on a level playing field–that’s the law and it’s also the right thing to do.”   The complete Press Release is available here.  For further information, please Contact Us today, or  visit Deere Class website.