Kucera v. American Girl 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, C.D. California (No. 2:26-cv-07264).
- July 2, 2026Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against American Girl, LLC concerning unspecified consumer product issues. The docket shows consolidation proceedings with related cases, though the specific allegations are not detailed in the available docket entries.
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 Kucera v. American Girl Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed July 2, 2026 in the District Court, C.D. California (No. 2:26-cv-07264).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Kucera v. American Girl Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Thomas D Mauriello (Mauriello Law Firm, APC); Michael C. Tackeff (Stranch Jennings and Garvey PLLC); Grayson Wells (Stranch Jennings and Garvey PLLC); Anne Kathleen Davis (Stranch, Jennings and Garvey, PLLC). For American Girl, LLC: Daniel N Shallman (Covington and Burling LLP). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Troy Kucera
Defendants
- Mattel, Inc.
- American Girl Brands, LLC
- American Girl, LLC
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Thomas D MaurielloMauriello Law Firm, APCRepresents Troy Kucera3 tracked cases · $216.9M in disclosed settlementstomm@maurlaw.com · (619) 940-1606
- Michael C. TackeffStranch Jennings and Garvey PLLCRepresents Troy Kucera13 tracked casesmtackeff@stranchlaw.com · (615) 254-8801
- Grayson WellsStranch Jennings and Garvey PLLCRepresents Troy Kucera83 tracked cases · $8.0M in disclosed settlementsgwells@stranchlaw.com · (615) 254-8801
- Anne Kathleen DavisStranch, Jennings and Garvey, PLLCRepresents Troy Kucera6 tracked cases · $110M in disclosed settlementsadavis@stranchlaw.com · (341) 217-0550
- Lesley E WeaverStranch, Jennings and Garvey, PLLCRepresents Troy Kucera9 tracked cases · $326.9M in disclosed settlementslweaver@stranchlaw.com · (341) 217-0550
Counsel for defendants
- Daniel N ShallmanCovington and Burling LLPRepresents Mattel, Inc., American Girl, LLC, American Girl Brands, LLC3 tracked casesdshallman@cov.com · (424) 332-4800
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- Fazio v. American Addiction Centers Class Action · Stranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC
From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
In the news
- Nigel Lythgoe Has Win in 'All American Girl' Sex Assault Lawsuit: 'I Expect That This Will be the First of Many'Radaronline.com · July 2, 2024
- Nigel Lythgoe Dismissed From Sexual Assault Lawsuit by ‘All American Girl’ ContestantsRolling Stone · June 29, 2024
- Nigel Lythgoe Denies Cover-Up Allegations in 'All American Girl' LawsuitRadaronline.com · May 9, 2024
- A third lawsuit has been filed against producer Nigel LythgoeLivejournal.com · February 22, 2024
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Guides:What is a class action lawsuit?How class membership worksYour options as a class member
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