Fred Puglisi is of counsel in the Century City office and former Practice Group Leader of the Business Trial Practice Group.
Fred has more than 30 years of experience litigating complex and general business claims in state and federal courts. He has successfully defended his clients in more than 100 class actions and more than 30 trials. His experience includes one of the largest defense decisions in a certified class action in California history for State Fund in the 7-month, $2 billion class action trial, A&J Liquor Co., Inc. v. State Compensation Ins. Fund. Fred's work on the matter earned him recognition as a California Lawyer of the Year in 2003. Fred also regularly represents clients before state and federal appellate courts.
Consumer Class Actions
Fred has successfully defended major consumer brands, healthcare-related entities and insurers against more than 100 class actions alleging violations of California's Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law, the Consumer Legal Remedies Act and other consumer protection laws. He has served as lead counsel on numerous cases that have clarified or limited such claims.
Privacy and Data Security
Fred is a leader in defending clients in actions alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA") and California's Invasion of Privacy Act ("CIPA") (Penal Code §§ 630, et seq.). He has successfully defended dozens of TCPA and CIPA cases for some of the largest and most prestigious companies in the country. Fred's successful arguments have become the blueprint for defending such cases. Fred also regularly defends clients, including retailers and telecommunications companies, in litigation involving alleged invasions of privacy.
Healthcare
Fred represents healthcare-related entities in actions alleging fraudulent and unfair billing practices, purported privacy violations, coverage disputes and contractual and ownership disputes.
Insurance
Fred has successfully defended numerous insurers in class actions involving coverage, bad faith, unfair competition, false advertising and privacy issues, among others.