LeFever Fraud Class Action
Last verified October 13, 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, N.D. California (No. 4:24-cv-04093).
- July 8, 2024Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against LeFever, apparently concerning allegations of fraud. The available docket text does not provide specific details about the alleged conduct.
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 LeFever Fraud Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed July 8, 2024 in the District Court, N.D. California (No. 4:24-cv-04093).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the LeFever Fraud Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Benjamin Simon Schenk (The Schenk LAw Firm, LLP); Gayle Meryl Blatt (Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield LLP); David Gregory Hollenberg (Goethals & Stone, PC); Vasti S Montiel (Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP). For LeFever: John T. Cu (Hanson Bridgett Marcus Vlahos & Rudy LLP); Thiele Robin Dunaway; Michael Robertson; Kurt A. Franklin (Fennemore Wendel). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Elizabeth Lull Walker
- Scott A. Walker
- Brooke Sample
- Lori Michero
- Todd Michero
- Capri Lynn Winser
- Richard Allen Claridge, Jr.
Defendants
- Specialty Properties Partners, LP
- Divi Divi Tree, LP
- Home Tax Service of America, Inc.
- LeFever Mattson I, LLC
- KS Mattson Partners, LP
- LeFever Mattson, Inc.
- Kenneth W. Mattson
- Timothy J. LeFever
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Benjamin Simon SchenkThe Schenk LAw Firm, LLPRepresents Richard Allen Claridge, Jr., Capri Lynn Winser, Todd Michero, Lori Michero, Brooke Sample, Scott A. Walker, Elizabeth Lull Walker3 tracked casesben@schenklawfirm.com · (858) 424-4444
- Gayle Meryl BlattCasey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield LLPRepresents Richard Allen Claridge, Jr., Capri Lynn Winser, Brooke Sample, Scott A. Walker, Elizabeth Lull Walker6 tracked cases · $5M in disclosed settlementsgmb@cglaw.com · (619) 238-1811
- David Gregory HollenbergGoethals & Stone, PCRepresents Richard Allen Claridge, Jr.dave@gostlaw.com · (650) 218-4319
- Vasti S MontielCotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLPRepresents Richard Allen Claridge, Jr., Capri Lynn Winser, Todd Michero, Lori Michero, Brooke Sample, Scott A. Walker, Elizabeth Lull Walker3 tracked casesvmontiel@cpmlegal.com · (650) 697-6000
- Richard Martin HeimannLieff Cabraser Heimann & BernsteinRepresents Richard Allen Claridge, Jr., Capri Lynn Winser, Todd Michero, Lori Michero, Brooke Sample, Scott A. Walker, Elizabeth Lull Walker3 tracked casesrheimann@lchb.com · (415) 956-1000
- Patricia Camille GuerraCasey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield, LLPRepresents Richard Allen Claridge, Jr., Capri Lynn Winser, Todd Michero, Lori Michero, Brooke Sample, Scott A. Walker, Elizabeth Lull Walker11 tracked cases · $67.5M in disclosed settlementscamille@cglaw.com · (619) 238-1811
- Michael K. SheenLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLPRepresents Richard Allen Claridge, Jr., Capri Lynn Winser, Todd Michero, Lori Michero, Brooke Sample, Scott A. Walker, Elizabeth Lull Walker3 tracked casesmsheen@lchb.com · (415) 956-1000
- Michael Joseph BenkeCasey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield LLPRepresents Richard Allen Claridge, Jr., Capri Lynn Winser, Todd Michero, Lori Michero, Brooke Sample, Scott A. Walker, Elizabeth Lull Walkermbenke@cglaw.com · (619) 238-1811
- Katherine Collinge LubinLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLPRepresents Richard Allen Claridge, Jr., Capri Lynn Winser, Todd Michero, Lori Michero, Brooke Sample, Scott A. Walker, Elizabeth Lull Walkerklubin@lchb.com · (415) 956-1000
- Joseph W. CotchettCotchett Pitre & McCarthy LLPRepresents Richard Allen Claridge, Jr., Capri Lynn Winser, Todd Michero, Lori Michero, Brooke Sample, Scott A. Walker, Elizabeth Lull Walker7 tracked casesjcotchett@cpmlegal.com · (650) 697-6000
- Jeremy Keith RobinsonCasey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt and Penfield LLPRepresents Richard Allen Claridge, Jr., Capri Lynn Winser, Todd Michero, Lori Michero, Brooke Sample, Scott A. Walker, Elizabeth Lull Walker3 tracked cases · $62M in disclosed settlementsjrobinson@cglaw.com · (619) 238-1811
- Gayle M BlattCasey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt and Penfield LLPRepresents Richard Allen Claridge, Jr., Capri Lynn Winser, Todd Michero, Lori Michero, Brooke Sample, Scott A. Walker, Elizabeth Lull Walker6 tracked cases · $5M in disclosed settlementsgmb@cglaw.com · (619) 238-1811
- Elizabeth Joan CabraserLieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLPRepresents Richard Allen Claridge, Jr., Capri Lynn Winser, Todd Michero, Lori Michero, Brooke Sample, Scott A. Walker, Elizabeth Lull Walker6 tracked cases · $369.5M in disclosed settlementsecabraser@lchb.com · (415) 956-1000
- David S. Casey , Jr.Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt and Penfield LLPRepresents Richard Allen Claridge, Jr., Capri Lynn Winser, Todd Michero, Lori Michero, Brooke Sample, Scott A. Walker, Elizabeth Lull Walker7 tracked cases · $62M in disclosed settlementsdcasey@cglaw.com · (619) 238-1811
- Blair V. KittleCotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLPRepresents Richard Allen Claridge, Jr., Capri Lynn Winser, Todd Michero, Lori Michero, Brooke Sample, Scott A. Walker, Elizabeth Lull Walkerbkittle@cpmlegal.com · (650) 697-6000
- Frederick SchenkCasey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt and Penfield LLPRepresents Richard Allen Claridge, Jr., Capri Lynn Winser, Todd Michero, Lori Michero, Brooke Sample, Scott A. Walker, Elizabeth Lull Walker2 tracked casesfschenk@cglaw.com · (619) 238-1811
Counsel for defendants
- John T. CuHanson Bridgett Marcus Vlahos & Rudy LLPRepresents LeFever Mattson, Inc., LeFever Mattson I, LLC, Home Tax Service of America, Inc., Divi Divi Tree, LPjcu@hansonbridgett.com · (415) 995-5130
- Thiele Robin DunawayRepresents Kenneth W. Mattson, KS Mattson Partners, LP, Specialty Properties Partners, LPtrdunaway@aol.com · (510) 233-2016
- Michael RobertsonRepresents Kenneth W. Mattson, KS Mattson Partners, LPmrobertson@fennemorelaw.com · (303) 291-3200
- Kurt A. FranklinFennemore WendelRepresents Kenneth W. Mattson, KS Mattson Partners, LP, Specialty Properties Partners, LPkfranklin@fennemorelaw.com · (510) 622-7519
- John McHughFennemore Craig, P.C.Represents Kenneth W. Mattson, KS Mattson Partners, LP, Specialty Properties Partners, LPjmchugh@fennemorelaw.com · (303) 291-3200
- Daniel M. ReillyRepresents Kenneth W. Mattson, KS Mattson Partners, LPdreilly@fennemorelaw.com · (303) 291-3200
- Daniel RapaportFennemore WendelRepresents Kenneth W. Mattson, KS Mattson Partners, LP, Specialty Properties Partners, LPdrapaport@fennemorelaw.com · (510) 834-6600
- Amy JonesFennemore Craig, P.C.Represents Kenneth W. Mattson, KS Mattson Partners, LPajones@fennemorelaw.com · (303) 764-3707
- Micheline N. FairbankFennemore Craig P.C.Represents Kenneth W. Mattson, KS Mattson Partners, LP, Specialty Properties Partners, LPMFairbank@fennemorelaw.com · (775) 788-2210
- Victor H. YuKatz Ruby & Carle LLPRepresents Timothy J. LeFevervyu@katzruby.com · (510) 386-4919
- Fredrick C. CrombieCoblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLPRepresents Timothy J. LeFeverfcrombie@coblentzlaw.com · (415) 391-4800
- Emily LentzCoblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLPRepresents Timothy J. LeFeveref-erl@coblentzlaw.com · (415) 268-0577
- Stanley Gracey RomanCoblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLPRepresents Timothy J. LeFeveref-sgr@cpdb.com · (415) 772-5752
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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