Raphael Janove
Janove PLLC
- Address of record
- 500 7th Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10018, 646-347-3940
- raphael@janove.law
- Phone
- (646) 347-3940
- Fax
- Fax 646-810-2042
Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.
Case history
Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.
Jackson-Hill v. Steven Madden Ltd. Product Liability Class Action
A proposed class action against Steven Madden Ltd., Steven Madden Retail, Inc., and Dolce Vita Footwear, Inc. concerning alleged defects or failures in footwear products sold to consumers. The complaint, filed under contract and product liability theories, alleges injuries or damages arising from these defendants' shoes or related products.
- Filed
- August 3, 2026
- Represents
- Paula Jackson-Hill
Wright v. Uber Technologies Class Action
A proposed class action has been filed against Uber Technologies, Inc. in federal court. While the docket entries do not disclose the specific allegations, the case involves plaintiff Hassan Wright and has been assigned to Judge James Donato in the Northern District of California with a case management conference scheduled for December 2026.
- Filed
- July 27, 2026
- Represents
- Hassan Wright
iRobot Consumer Class Action
A proposed class action against iRobot Corporation filed in California federal court. The nature of suit is listed as "Other Statutory Actions," suggesting claims under a federal statute or regulation, though the specific allegations cannot be determined from the available docket information. Ordinary consumers who purchased iRobot products could plausibly be class members depending on the underlying claims.
- Filed
- June 3, 2026
- Represents
- Raymond Taylor
Wolf v. Amazon.com Inc. Fraud Class Action
A proposed class action against Amazon.com Inc. alleging fraud, apparently concerning consumer transactions or dealings with the company. The specific nature of the alleged fraudulent conduct is not detailed in the available docket information.
- Filed
- April 30, 2026
- Represents
- Lauren Wolf, Elizabeth Correia
Medtronic Data Security Incident Class Action
A proposed class action against Medtronic concerning an alleged data security incident. The case alleges unauthorized access to personal information held by the medical device manufacturer, potentially affecting patients, customers, or account holders.
- Filed
- April 29, 2026
- Represents
- Paul Cartwright, Dawn Van der Steeg
Nicki Apaydin v. Rover Group Class Action
A proposed class action against Rover Group, Inc., apparently filed by a consumer. The docket entries show early procedural motions, including the defendant's motion to compel arbitration, but the underlying claims are not detailed in the available caption and docket text. The nature of suit code (890 - Other Statutory Actions) and the consumer plaintiff name suggest consumer-related allegations, though the specific nature of the dispute is not evident from the materials provided.
- Filed
- April 21, 2026
- Represents
- Nicki Apaydin
Zynga Consumer Class Action
A proposed class action has been filed against Zynga Inc. in federal court. Based on the limited docket information available, the specific allegations are not detailed in the provided caption or filings. The case is classified under "Other Statutory Actions," suggesting it may involve consumer protection claims, though the exact nature of the dispute cannot be determined from the available metadata.
- Filed
- April 3, 2026
- Represents
- Cheryll Dougherty, Delia Camargo, Lawrence Garcia
ACE Hardware Class Action
A putative class action has been filed against ACE Hardware Corporation. While specific allegations are not detailed in the available docket information, the nature of suit classification suggests claims arising under federal or state statute. Ordinary consumers who purchased products or services from ACE Hardware could plausibly be class members, pending review of the full complaint.
- Filed
- March 12, 2026
- Represents
- Scott Pflaumer, Hans Cummings, Mark Rosenthal
Ye v. Uber Technologies Class Action
A proposed class action against Uber Technologies concerning contract-related claims. The specific allegations are not detailed in the available docket information, but the case appears to potentially involve disputes between Uber and either drivers, passengers, or account holders regarding contractual rights or obligations.
- Filed
- February 27, 2026
- Represents
- Lucy Ye, Julia Fleming, Jacqueline Clay
Set Active Data Breach/Fraud Class Action
A proposed class action against Set Active LLC alleging fraud under federal law. Based on the nature of suit code and case caption alone, the specific allegations cannot be determined from the available docket information, but the case appears to involve potential consumer harm related to the company's business practices or products.
- Filed
- January 30, 2026
- Represents
- Denise Borders
Balea v. Sarah Elise Fraud Class Action
A proposed class action alleges fraud by Sarah Elise, LLC. Without access to the complaint details, the specific nature of the alleged fraudulent conduct cannot be determined from the caption alone, but the fraud designation suggests claims that ordinary consumers may have been deceived in connection with the defendant's products or services.
- Filed
- January 28, 2026
- Represents
- Marie-Claire Balea
Vergien v. The Kraft Heinz Company Product Liability Class Action
A proposed class action alleges that Kraft Heinz Company's product or products contain defects or fail to conform to warranties. The lawsuit appears to assert claims for breach of contract and product liability on behalf of consumers who purchased the affected product(s).
- Filed
- December 22, 2025
- Represents
- Judith Vergien, Maria Nelson
Kind Patches Limited Product Liability Class Action
A proposed class action has been filed against Kind Patches Limited alleging product liability claims related to contractual obligations. The complaint, filed in the Eastern District of New York, appears to involve a defective or non-conforming product sold to consumers, though specific details about the nature of the patches or the alleged defect are not provided in the available docket information.
- Filed
- October 31, 2025
- Represents
- Maria Alaimo
Foret v. Adobe Consumer Credit Class Action
A proposed class action against Adobe, Inc. concerning consumer credit matters. The nature of suit code 480 indicates allegations related to consumer credit practices, though specific details are not available from the docket entry provided.
- Filed
- October 27, 2025
- Represents
- Dustin Foret
Riley v. Huel Inc. Product Liability Class Action
A proposed class action against Huel Inc. alleging property damage arising from product liability. The complaint appears to concern harm allegedly caused by Huel's products, though the specific nature of the defect or damage is not detailed in the available docket information.
- Filed
- October 15, 2025
- Represents
- Derrick Riley
Wunderkind Corporation Consumer Class Action
A proposed class action has been filed against Wunderkind Corporation in the Southern District of New York. The nature of suit is 890 (Other Statutory Actions), and the docket text is unavailable, so the exact allegations are not specified; the matter appears to concern alleged violations of a federal statute relating to marketing or communications. The case is newly filed and no facts have been proven.
- Filed
- July 25, 2025
- Represents
- Tosin Balogun
Wunderkind Privacy Class Action
A proposed class action has been filed alleging privacy violations by Wunderkind, apparently concerning how the company handles or uses personal information. The case was newly filed in July 2025 and is proceeding in federal court in the Southern District of New York.
- Filed
- July 16, 2025
- Represents
- Tosin Balogun
Gruns Nutrition False Advertising Class Action
A proposed consumer class action against Gruns Nutrition, Inc. apparently concerning allegations that the company made misleading advertising statements about its nutritional products, including advertisements targeted at GLP-1 users. The court recently ruled on a motion to dismiss, allowing some claims to be amended and dismissing others.
- Filed
- June 13, 2025
- Represents
- Patricia Cavallaro-Kearins, Yolanda Pitre, Jenifer Mestaz-Heiser
Apple Product Liability Class Action
A proposed class action against Apple Inc., apparently concerning product liability and contract claims. The case was transferred from the District of Utah to the Northern District of California. No specific allegations are detailed in the available docket text.
- Filed
- June 6, 2025
- Represents
- Skyler Mamone Feldt
Drink LMNT Misleading Labeling Class Action
A proposed class action against Drink LMNT, Inc., apparently concerning allegations that LMNT's labeling and marketing included misleading claims, such as that the product is suitable for keto, paleo, and whole foods diets and contains 'no dodgy ingredients.' The court's docket entry indicates that some claims were dismissed as non-actionable puffery or because plaintiffs did not view the representations before purchasing, while claims based on the keto, paleo, and whole foods representations remain.
- Filed
- June 4, 2025
- Represents
- Michael Sciortino, Josh Sawyer
Zynga Class Action
A proposed class action was filed against Zynga Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case is docketed as an 'Other Statutory Action,' but the available docket entries do not describe the specific statutory claims. The allegations have not been proven, and there is no indication of a settlement.
- Filed
- May 9, 2025
- Represents
- Cheryll Dougherty, Delia Camargo, Lawrence Garcia
7 Cups of Tea Statutory Class Action
A proposed class action against 7 Cups of Tea, Co., apparently concerning unspecified statutory violations under 'Other Statutory Actions.' The docket text is unavailable, so no specific allegations can be described.
- Filed
- May 7, 2025
- Represents
- Zamira Castro, Traci Campbell, Francesca Giordano, Stephanie Kelly, Sheila Addison
Whaleco Consumer Class Action
A proposed class action against Whaleco, Inc. The docket reflects disputes over arbitration, with plaintiffs moving to compel arbitration and defendant arguing some plaintiffs failed to complete an informal dispute resolution process. The underlying consumer claims are not detailed in the docket text, but the case appears to involve ordinary consumers.
- Filed
- March 21, 2025
- Represents
- Aalany McMahan, Isaac Dwek, Luke Seagraves, Avrohom Shor, Ariella Shor
Freedom Laser Therapy Fraud Class Action
A proposed class action against Freedom Laser Therapy, Inc., apparently concerning fraud claims. The docket reflects that the defendant sought to strike nationwide class allegations, and the case was later voluntarily dismissed with prejudice. These are allegations from court filings, not proven facts or a settlement.
- Filed
- February 7, 2025
- Represents
- Amber Bonham
Plex Consumer Class Action
A proposed class action was filed against Plex GmbH, apparently concerning contract-related claims. The docket entries reflect a motion to dismiss and arbitration-related stays, but the underlying allegations are not detailed in the available docket text. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts.
- Filed
- December 16, 2024
- Represents
- Oliver Tsuya
Advance Magazine Publishers Privacy Class Action
A proposed class action against Advance Magazine Publishers Inc., apparently concerning allegations that the company unlawfully disclosed consumers' video-viewing information without consent. The docket reflects ongoing litigation, including supplemental authority letters that cite video-privacy decisions, but no settlement or final merits ruling is shown. These are allegations only, not proven facts.
- Filed
- September 27, 2024
- Represents
- Tosin Balogun, Alexandra Mason
“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.