Cody Robert Padgett
Capstone Law APC
- Address of record
- 1875 Century Park East, Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90067, 310-556-4811
- Phone
- (310) 556-4811
- Fax
- Fax 310-943-0396
Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.
Case history
Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.
Barba v. General Motors – Fraud Class Action
This putative class action against General Motors alleges fraud, though specific details are limited from the available docket information. The case was filed in federal court and appears to concern potential consumer harm related to General Motors vehicles or services. Further details about the nature of the alleged fraud would typically emerge as the complaint is developed and initial filings are made.
- Filed
- February 18, 2026
- Represents
- Matthew Barba, Renzo Calvo-Saez
Gutierrez v. Abbott Laboratories
A proposed class action has been filed against Abbott Laboratories in federal court. While the specific allegations are not detailed in the available docket information, the case is classified under "Other Statutory Actions" and appears to involve a consumer or medical-related claim. Additional details regarding the nature of the lawsuit would be clarified in the complaint document.
- Filed
- January 12, 2026
- Represents
- Alana Gutierrez
Eva Bedoy v. Home Depot Consumer Class Action
A proposed class action against Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. concerning a contractual dispute. The complaint was filed in federal court in the Central District of California, though specific allegations cannot be determined from the available docket information.
- Filed
- November 21, 2025
- Represents
- Eva Bedoy
Monahan Products Consumer Fraud Class Action
A proposed class action against Monahan Products, LLC, apparently alleging fraud under California law. The docket text does not provide further specifics, but the case appears to concern claims by consumers.
- Filed
- May 29, 2025
- Represents
- Pamela Mossazadeh, Kellie Cusick, Alexander Pena, Joey Zaokopny
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
FCA US LLC Product Liability Class Action
A proposed class action against FCA US LLC, apparently concerning product liability or breach of contract related to vehicles. The case was removed to federal court and later transferred to Delaware. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not yet a settlement.
- Filed
- November 13, 2024
- Represents
- Mitchell Snowman
Mercedes-Benz Contract Class Action
This is a proposed class action against Mercedes-Benz USA, apparently involving a contract dispute. The available docket text does not describe the underlying allegations; it only addresses sealing of deposition testimony and related motions.
- Filed
- September 6, 2024
- Represents
- Mashid Wadeea
Ford Motor Co. Consumer Fraud Class Action
A proposed class action against Ford Motor Co., apparently concerning allegations of fraud. The docket text indicates consolidated class certification briefing with other plaintiffs, but the provided caption and docket entries do not detail the specific alleged misrepresentations or defects. These are allegations in a lawsuit, not proven facts.
- Filed
- August 19, 2024
- Represents
- Trevor Nelson, Sarah Nelson
Ford Motor Company Fraud Class Action
This is a proposed class action against Ford Motor Company. The docket indicates the case is filed under the 'Other Fraud' nature of suit, so it appears to concern fraud allegations. Details of the alleged fraudulent conduct are not available from the caption and docket text, and the allegations have not been proven.
- Filed
- August 8, 2024
- Represents
- Trevor Nelson, Sarah Nelson
Mead Johnson Consumer Fraud Class Action
A proposed class action against Mead Johnson & Company, LLC, apparently concerning fraud claims. The nature of suit is listed as other fraud, but the docket text does not provide further details. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not yet a settlement.
- Filed
- July 5, 2024
- Represents
- Chelsea Garland, Estelita Rey, Zachary Williams
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
HP Misleading Discount Settlement
HP allegedly advertised misleading discounts for computers, laptops, mice, and keyboards sold on its website. HP denies any wrongdoing and the settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing.
- Settlement fund
- $4M
- Claim deadline
- June 9, 2025
- Represents
- Rodney Carvalho, Mark Maher
“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.