Isbell v. Steve Madden Ltd. Class Action
Verified September 19, 2026Found via the federal court docketHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.
Where this case stands
In litigation
The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.
Pending in the District Court, W.D. Washington (No. 2:26-cv-01348).
- April 20, 2026Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against Steve Madden Ltd., apparently concerning fraud related to the company's products or business practices. The case was filed in April 2026, and the defendant has moved to dismiss the class action complaint; the plaintiff has brought in additional counsel and filed a joint status report indicating the parties anticipate proceeding to trial.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the Isbell v. Steve Madden Ltd. Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed April 20, 2026 in the District Court, W.D. Washington (No. 2:26-cv-01348).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Isbell v. Steve Madden Ltd. Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Natalie A. Lyons (COHENMALAD LLP); Lynn A Toops (COHENMALAD LLP); Ian R. Bensberg (COHENMALAD LLP); Samuel J Strauss (STRAUSS BORRELLI PLLC). For Steve Madden Ltd.: Erika O'Sullivan (BALLARD SPAHR LLP (SEA)); Taylor Washburn (BALLARD SPAHR LLP (SEA)); Meegan B Brooks (BALLARD SPAHR LLP (SAN FRANCISCO)). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Kelly Isbell
Defendants
- Steve Madden Ltd
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Natalie A. LyonsCOHENMALAD LLPRepresents Kelly Isbell21 tracked casesnlyons@cohenandmalad.com · (317) 636-6481
- Lynn A ToopsCOHENMALAD LLPRepresents Kelly Isbell33 tracked casesltoops@cohenmalad.com · (317) 636-6481
- Ian R. BensbergCOHENMALAD LLPRepresents Kelly Isbell17 tracked casesibensberg@cohenmalad.com · (317) 636-6481
- Samuel J StraussSTRAUSS BORRELLI PLLCRepresents Kelly Isbell157 tracked cases · $94.2M in disclosed settlementssam@straussborrelli.com · (872) 263-1100
- Michael Charles TackeffSTRANCH JENNINGS & GARVEY PLLC (TN)Represents Kelly Isbell27 tracked casesmtackeff@stranchlaw.com · (615) 254-8801
- J. Gerard Stranch , IVSTRANCH JENNINGS & GARVEY PLLC (TN)Represents Kelly Isbell12 tracked casesgstranch@stranchlaw.com · (615) 254-8801
- Andrew MurraySTRANCH JENNINGS & GARVEY PLLC (TN)Represents Kelly Isbell5 tracked casesamurray@stranchlaw.com · (615) 254-8801
Counsel for defendants
- Erika O'SullivanBALLARD SPAHR LLP (SEA)Represents Steve Madden Ltd3 tracked casesosullivane@ballardspahr.com · (206) 223-7039
- Taylor WashburnBALLARD SPAHR LLP (SEA)Represents Steve Madden Ltd3 tracked caseswashburnt@ballardspahr.com · (206) 223-7000
- Meegan B BrooksBALLARD SPAHR LLP (SAN FRANCISCO)Represents Steve Madden Ltd13 tracked casesbrooksm@ballardspahr.com · (424) 204-4400
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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