Sara Dawn Avila
Wade Kilpela Slade LLP
- Address of record
- 2450 Colorado Avenue, Suite 100E, Santa Monica, CA 90404, (310) 667-7273
- sara@waykayslay.com
- Phone
- (310) 667-7273
- Fax
- Fax (424) 276-0473
Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.
Case history
Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.
Burke v. Apple Product Liability Class Action
A proposed class action against Apple, Inc. concerning alleged product liability claims. The nature of suit indicates a personal injury matter potentially involving a defective Apple product, though specific details about the alleged defect or injury are not available from the docket metadata provided.
- Filed
- May 1, 2026
- Represents
- Gail Burke
William Abshire v. Station Casinos LLC Fraud Class Action
This is a proposed class action against Station Casinos LLC alleging fraud. Based on the nature of suit code and case caption, the lawsuit apparently concerns fraudulent conduct by the casino operator affecting consumers or patrons, though specific details of the alleged fraud are not available from the docket information provided.
- Filed
- October 8, 2025
- Represents
- William Abshire, Armando Sanchez
Wells Fargo Real Property Class Action
A proposed class action against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., apparently concerning real property matters, as indicated by the Nature of Suit code 290 (Real Property: Other). The docket entries show that Wells Fargo filed motions to dismiss under FRCP 41(b), and the court granted the motions, terminating the case. No further details about the specific allegations are available from the docket text.
- Filed
- May 15, 2025
- Represents
- Earl Halquist
Dave Inc. Consumer Finance Class Action
This appears to be a proposed class action against Dave Inc. and Evolve Bank and Trust, based on a docket search for class-action complaints. The nature of suit is 'Other Statutory Actions,' and the available docket text does not describe the specific allegations, but the defendants are associated with a consumer banking app and its partner bank. The allegations are not proven, and the case is currently stayed pending appeal.
- Filed
- May 5, 2025
- Represents
- Michael Russell, Joseph Preston
Albert Corporation Military Lending Act Settlement
Albert Corporation and Albert Cash, LLC offered a cash advance product called Albert Instant that allegedly violated the Military Lending Act, Truth in Lending Act, and Georgia Payday Lending Act by not properly disclosing terms and exceeding interest-rate caps. The defendants deny all allegations but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation.
- Settlement fund
- $5.2M
- Claim deadline
- April 25, 2026
- Represents
- Robert Feeman
Activehours Earned Wage Access Class Action
A newly filed proposed class action against Activehours, Inc., apparently concerning statutory claims related to its earned-wage access or financial services. The docket text does not detail the specific allegations, but the case is brought under other statutory actions and may involve ordinary consumers or users of the service.
- Filed
- August 2, 2024
- Represents
- Cidney Lett
Monster Beverage ERISA Class Action
A proposed class action against Monster Beverage Corporation, apparently concerning alleged violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The docket indicates a labor-related ERISA claim, but no further details are available.
- Filed
- July 2, 2024
- Represents
- Richard Hollien, Josh McCormick, Charles Whittelsey
Trinity Broadcasting Class Action
Leah Smith filed a proposed class action against Trinity Broadcasting of Texas, Inc. The available docket entries do not specify the underlying claims, but the case is designated as an 'Other Statutory Actions' matter and has been stayed for mediation; a joint stipulation to dismiss has been filed. The allegations are not proven and no settlement has been confirmed.
- Filed
- May 14, 2024
- Represents
- Leah Smith
“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.