Steve William Berman
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP
- Address of record
- 1301 2nd Ave., Suite 2000, Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 623-7292
- steve@hbsslaw.com
- Phone
- (206) 623-7292
- Fax
- Fax Active
Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.
Case history
Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.
Miller v. District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority
A proposed class action against the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, apparently concerning personal property issues related to water and sewer services. The specific allegations cannot be determined from the available docket information.
- Filed
- March 6, 2026
- Represents
- Jack Miller, KJs Outdoor Adventures, LLC, Prince William Marina, Inc., Arian Hosseini, Dr. Nicholas Lailas, L.J.K. Outdoors, LLC
Waller v. Rocket Companies Class Action
This proposed class action against Rocket Companies, Inc. (a major mortgage lender) has been filed in federal court. Based on the generic nature-of-suit code, the specific claims are not immediately apparent from the caption alone, but the case may allege consumer harm related to mortgage lending practices, fees, loan origination, or related financial services. Additional docket filings would clarify the precise allegations.
- Filed
- January 26, 2026
- Represents
- Barbara Waller, Elizabeth Johnson, Randel Clark
Proctor & Gamble Fraud Class Action
A proposed class action alleges that Proctor & Gamble Company engaged in fraud concerning one or more of its consumer products or services. The complaint, filed in the Southern District of Ohio, appears to involve deceptive practices, though specific details regarding the nature of the alleged fraud and affected products are not available from the docket metadata provided.
- Filed
- August 11, 2025
- Represents
- Melissa Lowry, Adam Alzaldi, Dwight Chornomud, Melissa Cuevas, Pamela Giarrizzo, Carole Grant, Cynthia Meuse, Latronya Williams, Catherine DuPont, Shannon Weisman, Jubin Kwon, Stuart Bergman, Ernest Easter, Sharon Beck, Dawn van der Steeg, Kelley Rivers, Trisha Nadeau, Angela Bryant, Lisa Kopecki, Patricia Dean, Teretta Willis, Michael Dunn, Gia Pascarelli, Brian Hymas
Procter & Gamble Protect Grow and Restore Marketing Practices Class Action
A proposed class action against Procter & Gamble Company alleging fraudulent marketing and sales practices related to its Protect Grow and Restore product line. The lawsuit apparently concerns allegedly deceptive or unfair marketing claims made to consumers purchasing these products.
- Filed
- August 7, 2025
- Represents
- Melissa Lowry, Lisa Kopecki, Michael Dunn, Adam Alzaidi, Dwight Chornomud, Melissa Cuevas, Catherine DuPont, Patricia Dean, Carole Grant, Latronya Williams, Teretta Willis, Sharon Beck, Breanne Maggio, Pamela A. Giarrizzo, Cynthia Meuse, Dawn Van Der Steeg, Kelley Rivers, Ernest Easter, Jubin Kwon, Angela Bryant, Gia Pascarelli, Shannon Weisman, Stuart Bergman, Brian Hymas, Trisha Nadeau
Constellation Energy Antitrust Class Action
This is a proposed class action against Constellation Energy Corporation, apparently concerning antitrust violations. The docket text references a motion for preliminary approval of a settlement with other energy companies, but the specific allegations against Constellation are not detailed in the provided excerpt.
- Filed
- July 11, 2025
- Represents
- Leo Dorrell, John Dunn
W.L. Gore & Associates Consumer Fraud Class Action
A proposed class action has been filed against W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., apparently on behalf of individual consumers. The docket indicates the case asserts fraud claims and includes a notice referencing a separate lawsuit against 3M Company. The case was transferred from the District of Maryland to the District of Delaware.
- Filed
- June 17, 2025
- Represents
- Brian Walton, Dionysios Tsirkas, Lyle Liberman, Graham Hulsey, Joseph Contois, Adrian Washington, Scott B. Johnson, Micah Mason, Vincent Bozaan, Justin Collins, Michael Barnett, Ian Schaaf, Wesley Ornick, A. Michael Kundu, Bianca Johnston, Jonathan Kelcourse, Justin Charron, Richard Lee
Diageo North America Consumer Class Action
A proposed class action against Diageo North America, Inc., apparently concerning claims related to personal property. The docket indicates multiple individual and business plaintiffs and a related case against the same defendant, but the specific allegations are not detailed in the available caption and docket text.
- Filed
- May 5, 2025
- Represents
- Avi Pusateri, Sushi Tokyo Inc., Chaim Mishulovin
Ford Motor Company Consumer Class Action
A proposed class action against Ford Motor Company, apparently concerning consumer contracts or purchases. The nature of suit is listed as 'Contract: Other,' but the docket text is unavailable, so specific allegations cannot be confirmed. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not yet a settlement.
- Filed
- April 4, 2025
- Represents
- Harry Hilburg, Marianne Bigelow, William Simmons, Lisa Friedland, Kenneth Steuck, Noah Woodcock, Marla Kerr, Marc Schwedelson, Gregory Travers, Charles Chronicle, Robert Muller, Edna Vasquez, Amanda Berardi
McCain Foods Frozen Potato Products Antitrust Class Action
A proposed class action against McCain Foods USA, Inc., apparently concerning anticompetitive conduct in the market for frozen potato products. The case has been consolidated into In re Frozen Potato Products Antitrust Litigation, and the allegations likely involve price-fixing or other antitrust violations affecting purchasers of frozen potato products.
- Filed
- November 20, 2024
- Represents
- Rosemarie Muro, Teresa Contreras, Aaron Lancaster
Lamb Weston Frozen Potato Antitrust Class Action
A proposed class action against Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., apparently alleging antitrust violations in the market for frozen potato products. The docket references 'Consumer Indirect Purchaser Plaintiffs,' suggesting that ordinary consumers who purchased potato products may be included as putative class members. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts, and there is no settlement at this stage.
- Filed
- November 15, 2024
- Represents
- Rosemarie Muro, Teresa Contreras, Aaron Lancaster
FCA US Product Liability Class Action
A proposed class action was filed against FCA US LLC in federal court in Michigan. Based on the case type, the lawsuit appears to concern contract and product liability allegations related to vehicles or automotive products. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts, and no settlement has been reached.
- Filed
- November 7, 2024
- Represents
- Jeff Graves, Jeremy Reid, Wayne Hintergardt, Mike Crowell, Troy McHenry, Curtis Richardson, William Obelmito, Jr., Justin Hicks, Lucky Xiong, Aaron Feist, Clinton Braun, Ashley Jones, Robert Thompson, Mike Edmondson, Kirtley Gardiner, Kristina Cordts, Stephen Botschon, Jeff Erber, Amy Thrush, Brian Linn, Wanda Gomez, Angel Ford
Family Dollar Product Liability Class Action
A proposed class action against Family Dollar Stores, Inc., apparently concerning product liability claims related to health care or pharmaceutical products sold by the retailer. The case was transferred from the Northern District of New York and is to be consolidated with Morrison v. Family Dollar Stores, Inc. in the Southern District of Florida. Specific allegations are not detailed in the available docket entries.
- Filed
- August 29, 2024
- Represents
- Dana Berkley, Nina Pallman, Etoya Garrett, Margarite Sampson, Alecia Bowens, Terrance Montgomery, Sandy Selesky, Casandra Maynard, Shakia Means, Farah Sanders
FCA US LLC Product Defect Class Action
A proposed class action was filed against FCA US LLC, apparently alleging property damage from a product defect. The docket reflects that the class allegations were later dropped, leaving only individual state-law claims, which were dismissed without prejudice for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, and the case has been closed.
- Filed
- April 4, 2024
- Represents
- Janella Mack, Michael Cruz
CONTI Texas Organization Antitrust Class Action
A proposed class action against CONTI Texas Organization, Inc., apparently concerning alleged antitrust violations. The docket does not provide substantive details, but the case was transferred from the Western District of Texas to the Middle District of Tennessee.
- Filed
- March 13, 2024
- Represents
- Joshua Kabisch
Family Dollar Pharmaceutical Product Liability Class Action
This appears to be a proposed class action against Family Dollar Stores, Inc. Based on the docket metadata, the case apparently involves product liability claims concerning health care or pharmaceutical products. The specific alleged defect or injury is not described in the available docket text.
- Filed
- February 26, 2024
- Represents
- Dana Berkley, Nina Pallman, Etoya Garrett, Margarite Sampson, Alecia Bowens, Terrance Montgomery, Sandy Selesky, Casandra Maynard, Shakia Means, Farah Sanders
LVGP 2023 Ticket Settlement
Defendants delayed the FP2 Free Practice Session scheduled for November 16, 2023, and subsequently revoked class members' admission without cause before the session began. Class members alleged they were entitled to partial refunds of their ticket price for the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing and admit no liability.
- Settlement fund
- $3.0M
- Claim deadline
- August 27, 2026
- Represents
- Matt Raddue, Jack Diep, Jory Levy, Carlos Mauricio Gil, James Dayap, Marvin Cutchins, Ray Charles, Jr.
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
- Robert Anastasio
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
- Robert Anastasio
Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel EGR Cooler Settlement
FCA US sold Model Year 2014-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Trucks with defective Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) coolers that crack due to thermal fatigue, causing coolant leaks that can lead to combustion in the intake manifold and vehicle fires. FCA US denies liability but has agreed to settle to avoid litigation.
- Claim deadline
- May 16, 2026
- Represents
- Bradley Crawford, Derek Griesel, Hank Vanderhulst, Leroy Mault, Greg Gouker, Nathan Felker, Jacob Lane, Brandon Bailey, Wesley Distad, Glenn Brainard, Patrick Phelan, Dennis Sullivan, Dennis Diaz, Shaun Graham, Kevin Hunting, Russell Raley, Christian Christensen, Michael O'Brien, Gary Grendahl, Paul Maier, Dennis Anderson, Kwaterski Construction, Inc., Gregory Briggs, James Deale, Justin Ewing, Kara Gulbranson, Matthew Ogren, Reyes Vargas
Evenflo Big Kid Booster Seat Settlement
Evenflo allegedly misled consumers by labeling and advertising its "Big Kid" booster seats as "side impact tested" and safe for children weighing 30 pounds or more, when the company claims the labeling and advertising was not misleading and denies any wrongdoing. The parties settled to avoid the cost and risk of continued litigation.
- Settlement fund
- $3.5M
- Claim deadline
- November 24, 2025
- Represents
- Mike Xavier, Lindsey Brown, Marcella Reynolds, Mona Sanchez, Keith Epperson, Elizabeth Granillo, Casey Hash, Jessica Greenschner, Lauren Mahler, Edith Brodeur, David Schnitzer, Colleen Coderre, Ashley Miller, Angelica Ruby, Danielle Sarratori, Hailey Lechner, Ashley Perry, Desinae Williams, Elise Howland, Theresa Holliday, Joseph Wilder, Amy Sapeika, Najah Rose, Greta Anderson, Sudhakar Ramasamy, Tarnisha Alston, Emily Naughton, Janet Juanich, Talise Alexie, Heather Hampton, Lindsay Reed, Andrew Gladstone, Karen Sanchez, Georgette Gladstone, Teresa Muga, Kristen Brinkerhoff, Linda Feinfeld, Becky Brown, Debora De Souza Correa Talutto, Karyn Aly, Janette Smarr, Kari Forhan, Joshua Kokowski, Anna Gathings, Kristin Atwell, Penny Biegeleisen, Carla Matthews, Jilli Hiriams, Natalie Davis, Cathy Malone, Jeffrey Lindsey, Linda Mitchell, Rachel Huber, Cassandra Honaker, Sakina Taylor
Plantronics Securities Litigation Settlement
Plantronics and several of its senior officers allegedly made false and misleading statements regarding the company's sales practices, violating federal securities laws. Defendants deny the allegations and any wrongdoing. The company has agreed to pay $29.5 million to settle the case without admitting liability.
- Settlement fund
- $29.5M
- Claim deadline
- June 25, 2025
- Represents
- Ilya Trubnikov
GM Fuel Pump Settlement
General Motors equipped certain 2011-2016 Duramax diesel Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks with a CP4 fuel pump that allegedly failed prematurely. Owners and former owners paid for repairs or experienced losses when they sold their trucks. GM has agreed to settle by paying cash compensation to affected class members and providing reimbursement for future repairs.
- Claim deadline
- November 6, 2025
- Represents
- Mark D. Chapman, Leroy Gwinn, Jr., William McDuffie, Gary Godwin, Robert Hoag, Clay Kincheloe, Bryan Joyce, Tim Taylor
Hyundai/Kia Engine Fires Class Action Settlement
Hyundai and Kia vehicles allegedly had defective engines that were prone to fires and failure. The manufacturers have agreed to settle claims related to these engine defects through this class action settlement.
- Claim deadline
- Represents
- Leslie Flaherty, Robert Fockler, Donald House, Dave Loomis, Arron Miller, Traci Moore, Mark Rice, James Smith, Amy Franklin, Reid Schmitt, Joseph McCallister, Ricky Montoya, Danny Dickerson, James Carpenter, Mica Coleman, Lynn North, Chris Stackhouse, Stanton Vignes, Sharon Moon, Joanna Caballero, Rodney Huff, Robert Buettner, Kesha Franklin Marbury, Christina Roos, James H Palmer, John H. Caron, Ashley Gagas, James J Martino, Nicole Thornhill, Janet O'Brien, David Shapiro, Jennifer DiPardo, Seane Ronfeldt, Anthony DiPardo, Gabrielle Alexander, Tavish Carduff, James Michael Twigger, John H. Caro, Brian Frazier, Jeannett Smith, Linda Short, William Pressley, Chad Perry
HandsFreeLink Class Action Settlement
Plaintiffs claim that American Honda Motor Co., Inc. failed to disclose a defect in the HandsFreeLink hands-free calling system offered in certain Acura vehicles (2004-2008 TL, 2005-2008 MDX, and 2007-2009 RDX models). Plaintiffs allege this defect caused them out-of-pocket losses and other damages. Honda denies all allegations and wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid litigation costs and uncertainties.
- Claim deadline
- May 30, 2024
- Represents
- Ron Alul, Mark Gerstle, William Kenar, Yun-Fei Lou, Arpan Srivastava, Lindsey Aberin, Don Awtrey, Daniel Criner, Rebecca Gray, John Kelly, Jordan Moss, Donald Tran, Melissa Yeung, Jeff Aberin, Jared Crooks, Joy Matza, Charles Burgess
“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.