Johnson and Wales University Contract Class Action
Last verified October 5, 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, D. Rhode Island (No. 1:24-cv-00399).
- October 7, 2024Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against Johnson and Wales University, apparently concerning a contract dispute. The docket indicates the parties have reached a class action settlement and are seeking final court approval, including attorneys' fees and service awards.
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 Johnson and Wales University Contract Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed October 7, 2024 in the District Court, D. Rhode Island (No. 1:24-cv-00399).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Johnson and Wales University Contract Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Leigh S. Montgomery (EKSM, LLP); Leanna Alexis Loginov (Shamis & Gentile, P.A.); J. Gerard Stranch , IV (Stranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC); Grayson Wells (Stranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC.). For Johnson and Wales University: Timothy St. George (Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP); Noah J. DiPasquale (Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP); Joseph A. Farside , Jr. (Troutman Pepper Locke). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Daniella Springer
Defendants
- Johnson and Wales University
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Leigh S. MontgomeryEKSM, LLPRepresents Daniella Springer70 tracked cases · $4.7M in disclosed settlementslmontgomery@eksm.com · (888) 350-3931
- Leanna Alexis LoginovShamis & Gentile, P.A.Represents Daniella Springer94 tracked cases · $2.1M in disclosed settlementsLloginov@shamisgentile.com · (917) 628-5842
- J. Gerard Stranch , IVStranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLCRepresents Daniella Springer46 tracked cases · $8.0M in disclosed settlementsgstranch@stranchlaw.com · (615) 254-8801
- Grayson WellsStranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC.Represents Daniella Springer74 tracked cases · $8.0M in disclosed settlementsgwells@stranchlaw.com · (615) 254-8801
- Kensley R. BarrettLaw Office of Kensley R. BarrettRepresents Daniella Springer2 tracked cases · $454,200 in disclosed settlementsken@krbarrettlaw.com · (401) 601-8646
Counsel for defendants
- Timothy St. GeorgeTroutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLPRepresents Johnson and Wales University3 tracked cases · $454,200 in disclosed settlements defendedtimothy.st.george@troutman.com · (840) 697-1254
- Noah J. DiPasqualeTroutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLPRepresents Johnson and Wales University4 tracked cases · $454,200 in disclosed settlements defendednoah.dipasquale@troutman.com · (804) 697-1266
- Joseph A. Farside , Jr.Troutman Pepper LockeRepresents Johnson and Wales University4 tracked cases · $4.4M in disclosed settlements defendedjoseph.farside@troutman.com · (401) 455-7648
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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