Monster Beverage ERISA 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, C.D. California (No. 8:24-cv-01467).
- July 2, 2024Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against Monster Beverage Corporation, apparently concerning alleged violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The docket indicates a labor-related ERISA claim, but no further details are available.
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 Monster Beverage ERISA 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, 2024 in the District Court, C.D. California (No. 8:24-cv-01467).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Monster Beverage ERISA Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Sara D. Avila (Wade Kilpela Slade LLP); Renee P Ortega (Tower Legal Group PC); Peter A. Muhic (Muhic Law LLC); Edwin J. Kilpela , Jr. (Wade Kilpela Slade LLP). For Monster Beverage Corporation: Ryan M Sandrock (Shook Hardy and Bacon LLP); Marc P. Miles (Shook Hardy and Bacon LLP). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Charles Whittelsey
- Josh McCormick
- Richard Hollien
Defendants
- Does
- Administrative Committee of Monster Energy 401k Plan
- Monster Beverage Corporation
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Sara D. AvilaWade Kilpela Slade LLPRepresents Richard Hollien, Josh McCormick, Charles Whittelsey7 tracked cases · $5.2M in disclosed settlementssara@waykayslay.com · (310) 667-7273
- Renee P OrtegaTower Legal Group PCRepresents Richard Hollien, Josh McCormick, Charles Whittelseyrenee.ortega@towerlegalgroup.com · (916) 361-6009
- Peter A. MuhicMuhic Law LLCRepresents Richard Hollien, Josh McCormick, Charles Whittelsey12 tracked casespeter@muhiclaw.com · (856) 242-1802
- Edwin J. Kilpela , Jr.Wade Kilpela Slade LLPRepresents Richard Hollien, Josh McCormick, Charles Whittelsey10 tracked casesek@waykayslay.com · (412) 314-0515
- James Alan ClarkTower Legal Group PCRepresents Richard Hollien, Josh McCormick, Charles Whittelseyjames.clark@towerlegalgroup.com · (916) 361-6009
Counsel for defendants
- Ryan M SandrockShook Hardy and Bacon LLPRepresents Monster Beverage Corporation, Administrative Committee of Monster Energy 401k Plan, Doesrsandrock@shb.com · (415) 544-1900
- Marc P. MilesShook Hardy and Bacon LLPRepresents Monster Beverage Corporation, Administrative Committee of Monster Energy 401k Planmmiles@shb.com · (949) 475-1500
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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