CClaimWatch
Defense counsel in 5 cases

Vanessa Soriano Power

STOEL RIVES LLP (WA)

Address of record
600 UNIVERSITY ST, STE 3600, SEATTLE, WA 98101-3197, 206-624-0900
Email
vanessa.power@stoel.com
Phone
(206) 624-0900
Fax
Fax 206-386-7500

Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.

5
Cases tracked
5 active · 0 settled
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Plaintiff-side recovery
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Defense-side exposure
Resolved in settlements
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Cases with values
of 5 tracked

Case history

Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.

Defense counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Hoffert v. Nintendo of America Inc.

A proposed class action against Nintendo of America Inc. concerning an unspecified consumer dispute. The case has proceeded through motions practice including a motion to compel arbitration and a motion to dismiss, with the plaintiffs filing responses and the defendant filing replies as of September 2026. One plaintiff (Gregory Hoffert) was voluntarily dismissed from the case.

Filed
April 21, 2026
Represents
Nintendo of America Inc
Defense counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Kennedy v. Exxon Mobil Corporation - RICO Class Action

This is a proposed class action against Exxon Mobil Corporation filed under RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act). Based solely on the nature of suit code and caption, the specific allegations cannot be determined from the docket metadata provided, though such cases often involve claims of fraudulent business practices or organizational misconduct that could affect ordinary consumers or business customers.

Filed
November 25, 2025
Represents
BP PLC, BP America Inc, BP Products of North America
Defense counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Ma v. Nike Consumer Class Action

A proposed class action filed against Nike Inc. in federal court in Washington. The specific allegations are not detailed in the available docket information, but the case appears to concern consumer-related claims under a statutory cause of action.

Filed
July 1, 2025
Represents
Nike Inc
Defense counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

National Hockey League Antitrust Class Action

A proposed antitrust class action against the National Hockey League, apparently brought by hockey players and players' unions. The plaintiffs allege that the league's policies or rules violate antitrust laws, affecting the rights or opportunities of hockey players. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts.

Filed
December 23, 2024
Represents
Canadian Hockey League, Western Hockey League, Ontario Major Junior Hockey League, Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League, Goldrush Sports Corp, Calgary Flames Limited Partnership, Edmonton Major Junior Hockey Corporation, EHT Inc, Kamloops Blazers Hockey Club Inc, Kelowna Rockets Hockey Enterprises Ltd, Shoot the Puck Foundation Inc, Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey Club Ltd, Medicine Hat Tigers Hockey Club Ltd, Moose Jaw Warriors Tier 1 Hockey Inc, Winterhawks Hockey LLC, Prince Albert Raiders Hockey Club Ltd, EDGEPRo Sports & Entertainment Ltd, Rebels Sports Ltd, Queen City Sports & Entertainment Group Ltd, Saskatoon Blades Hockey Club Ltd, Thunderbird Hockey Enterprises LLC
Defense counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

CoStar Group Hotel Antitrust Class Action

A proposed class action against CoStar Group Inc appears to concern antitrust claims, as indicated by the nature of suit. Docket entries also name hotel companies such as Hilton and Accor as defendants, suggesting the case may involve alleged anticompetitive conduct affecting hotel pricing or distribution. The allegations are unproven and the case is ongoing.

Filed
February 20, 2024
Represents
CoStar Group Inc, STR Inc, STR LLC

“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.