Abigail J. Gertner
Capstone Law APC
- Address of record
- 1875 Century Park East, Ste 1860, Los Angeles, CA 90067, 310-556-4811
- Phone
- (310) 556-4811
Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.
Case history
Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.
Ford Motor Company Rear Axle Defect Class Action
A proposed class action against Ford Motor Company, apparently concerning alleged defects in certain vehicles, potentially involving rear axle issues and recalls. The lawsuit appears to be brought on behalf of a putative class of affected vehicle owners or lessees. The allegations have not been proven, and the case is currently at the motion to dismiss stage.
- Filed
- December 13, 2024
- Represents
- Bradley Caricofe, Shawn Thibodeaux, Julie Thibodeaux, Cathy Carroll, Stephen Jackson, James Kohen, John Wiggins, Alex Samuels
Natera Genetic Testing Class Action
This is a proposed class action against Natera, Inc. Based on the limited docket information, the case appears to involve contract-related claims concerning the company's genetic testing products or services. The specific allegations are not yet available in the docket text.
- Filed
- October 8, 2024
- Represents
- Shannon Petersen, Erin Vedrode
Reproductive Genetic Innovations Product Liability Class Action
A proposed class action has been filed against Reproductive Genetic Innovations, Inc. The nature of suit is contract product liability, suggesting claims related to products or services provided by the company. Specific allegations are not available from the caption and docket text.
- Filed
- October 4, 2024
- Represents
- Noelia Donamaria
CooperGenomics Genetic Testing Product Liability Class Action
This is a proposed class action against CooperGenomics, Inc. The nature of suit indicates contract and product liability claims, suggesting plaintiffs allege that the company's genetic testing products or services were defective or caused harm. No further details are available from the caption and docket text.
- Filed
- September 27, 2024
- Represents
- SARAH URBANSKI, ALLISON URBANSKI, RYAN MCELROY, CHARITY BILLINGS, ERIN WEINBERG, E. V., JAIME MAGNETICO-WALSH, ERIN VEDRODE
MOVEit Customer Data Security Breach Settlement
Cadence Bank used a third-party file transfer application called MOVEit Transfer that had a security vulnerability. This vulnerability led to a data breach between May 28, 2023 and May 31, 2023, where personally identifying information of customers was compromised. Cadence began notifying affected individuals in September 2023.
- Claim deadline
- June 4, 2026
- Represents
- Valerie Taylor, Timothy Sides
MOVEit Nuance Data Security Breach Settlement
Nuance Communications, Inc. experienced a data security breach between May 27-31, 2023, affecting personally identifiable information of customers. The breach resulted from an alleged vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer, third-party file transfer software that Nuance used in its ordinary business operations. Nuance is settling claims related to this 2023 MOVEit Security Incident, though litigation against Progress Software Corporation (the MOVEit software licensor) continues.
- Claim deadline
- March 30, 2026
- Represents
- Valerie Taylor, Timothy Sides
Subaru EyeSight Settlement
Subaru vehicles' EyeSight systems—which include Pre-Collision Braking, Rear Automatic Braking, and Lane Keep Assist features—allegedly had defects or deficiencies. Subaru denies the allegations and maintains the systems function properly and were properly designed and manufactured. The parties settled without the court deciding in favor of either side.
- Claim deadline
- September 27, 2025
- Represents
- LAURA SAMPSON, JAMES SAMPSON, ANTHONY VENTURA, JOANNE FULGIERI VENTURA, ELIZABETH WHEATLEY, SHIRLEY REINHARD, JANET BAUER, DAVID HARDING, JANA DeGRAND, DARRIN DeGRAND, AMBER DONOVAN FORD, LISA HARDING, BARBARA MILLER, DANIELLE LOVELADY RYAN, ROBERT MCLAUGHLIN, CELESTE SANDOVAL, XAVIER SANDOVAL
Red Cross ERISA Settlement
A class action lawsuit was filed against the American Red Cross and its Benefit Plan Committee alleging violations of ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) related to the management of the American Red Cross Savings Plan. The defendants have agreed to settle the claims without admitting wrongdoing.
- Claim deadline
- October 9, 2025
- Represents
- DIANA F. TRACY, DAVID E. BAGENSTOSE, JASON L. RICHARD, STACY M. MOXLEY, LISA SCARAMUZZO
Anthem Residential Treatment Coverage Denial Settlement
Anthem denied claims for residential treatment coverage for mental health conditions and substance use disorders, allegedly using medical necessity criteria that were more restrictive than accepted standards of care and the terms of health benefit plans. Anthem denies the allegations but settled to avoid litigation costs and uncertainty.
- Claim deadline
- January 20, 2026
- Represents
- Marissa Collins, James Burnett, Karyn Sanchez
“Recovery” and “exposure” refer to total disclosed settlement funds in associated cases, not money personally won or lost by an attorney. Settlements generally resolve disputed allegations without a finding that either side won. Data comes from public court dockets and may be incomplete.