John Shahidi Fraud Class Action
Last verified September 29, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow 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, C.D. California (No. 8:25-cv-00161).
- January 29, 2025Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against John Shahidi, apparently concerning fraud. The docket text is currently unavailable, so further details cannot be confirmed.
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 John Shahidi Fraud Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed January 29, 2025 in the District Court, C.D. California (No. 8:25-cv-00161).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the John Shahidi Fraud Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Jarrett L. Ellzey (Ellzey Kherkher Sanford Montgomery, LLP); Tommy Kherkher (EKSM LLP); Leigh S. Montgomery (EKSM LLP); Joshua Sanford (Sanford Law Firm). For John Shahidi: William K Pao (Cooley LLP); Rona S. Li (Cooley LLP); Luke T. Cadigan (Cooley LLP); Katherine A, Bechtel (Cooley LLP). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Michael Burrow
- Trenton Smith
Defendants
- Nelk, Inc.
- Kyle Forgeard
- Metacard, LLC
- Nelk USA, Inc.
- John Shahidi
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Jarrett L. EllzeyEllzey Kherkher Sanford Montgomery, LLPRepresents Trenton Smithjellzey@eksm.com · (888) 350-3931
- Tommy KherkherEKSM LLPRepresents Trenton Smithtkherkher@eksm.com · (888) 350-3931
- Leigh S. MontgomeryEKSM LLPRepresents Trenton Smith67 tracked cases · $4.7M in disclosed settlementslmontgomery@eksm.com · (888) 350-3931
- Joshua SanfordSanford Law FirmRepresents Trenton Smith6 tracked casesjosh@sanfordlawfirm.com · (501) 221-0088
- John P KristensenKristensen Law GroupRepresents Trenton Smith, Michael Burrow12 tracked casesjohn@kristensen.law · (805) 837-2000
Counsel for defendants
- William K PaoCooley LLPRepresents John Shahidi, Nelk, Inc., Metacard, LLC, Nelk USA, Inc., Kyle Forgeardwpao@cooley.com · (213) 561-3249
- Rona S. LiCooley LLPRepresents John Shahidi, Nelk, Inc., Metacard, LLC, Nelk USA, Inc., Kyle Forgeardrproper@cooley.com · (212) 479-6000
- Luke T. CadiganCooley LLPRepresents John Shahidi, Nelk, Inc., Metacard, LLC, Nelk USA, Inc., Kyle Forgeardlcadigan@cooley.com · (617) 937-2300
- Katherine A, BechtelCooley LLPRepresents John Shahidi, Nelk, Inc., Metacard, LLC, Nelk USA, Inc., Kyle Forgeardkbechtel@cooley.com · (212) 479-6000
- Brian M. FrenchCooley LLPRepresents John Shahidi, Nelk, Inc., Metacard, LLC, Nelk USA, Inc., Kyle Forgeard2 tracked cases · $2.5M in disclosed settlements defendedbfrench@cooley.com · (212) 479-6504
- Ariana Elise BustosCooley LLPRepresents John Shahidi, Nelk, Inc., Metacard, LLC, Nelk USA, Inc., Kyle ForgeardABustos@cooley.com · (213) 561-3250
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- Shah v. Texas Capital Bancshares Class Action · EKSM, LLP
From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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