Shen Yun Performing Arts Labor Class Action
Last verified October 2, 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, S.D. New York (No. 7:24-cv-08980).
- November 25, 2024Case filed
What happened
This is a proposed class action against Shen Yun Performing Arts, Inc. and related entities. Based on the nature of suit (Labor: Other), the case apparently concerns labor or employment practices. The allegations are not proven and the case is ongoing.
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 Shen Yun Performing Arts Labor Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed November 25, 2024 in the District Court, S.D. New York (No. 7:24-cv-08980).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Shen Yun Performing Arts Labor Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Sarah Zimmerman (Berger Montague PC); Times Wang (Farra & Wang PLLC); Thomas Scott-Railton (Gupta Wessler LLP); Michaela Wallin (Berger Montague PC). For Shen Yun Performing Arts, Inc.: Branden Lynn (Warshaw Burstein, LLP); Justin F. Song (Lauro & Singer); John F. Lauro (John F. Lauro, P.A.); Clair Wischusen (Gordon & Rees). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Hofmann Zhu
- John Doe
- Guanee Xie
- Yi Ran Wang
- Chun-ko Chang
Defendants
- International Bank of Chicago
- Rui Li
- Hongzhi Li
- Shujia Gong
- Dragon Springs Buddhist, Inc.
- Fei Tian Academy of the Arts
- Fei Tian College
- Shen Yun Performing Arts, Inc.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Sarah ZimmermanBerger Montague PCRepresents Chun-ko Changszimmerman@bm.net · (215) 875-3023
- Times WangFarra & Wang PLLCRepresents John Doe, Chun-ko Chang, Yi Ran Wang, Guanee Xie, Hofmann Zhutwang@farrawang.com · (202) 505-5989
- Thomas Scott-RailtonGupta Wessler LLPRepresents John Doe, Chun-ko Chang, Yi Ran Wang, Guanee Xie3 tracked casesthomas@guptawessler.com · (202) 888-1741
- Michaela WallinBerger Montague PCRepresents Chun-ko Chang2 tracked casesmwallin@bergermontague.com · (215) 875-5819
- Adam FarraFarra & Wang PLLCRepresents John Doe, Chun-ko Chang, Yi Ran Wang, Guanee Xie3 tracked casesafarra@farrawang.com · (202) 505-5990
- Michael C Dell'Angelo , IVBERGER MONTAGUE PCRepresents Chun-ko Chang6 tracked casesmdellangelo@bergermontague.com · (215) 875-3080
- Mariyam HussainBerger Montague PCRepresents John Doe, Chun-ko Chang3 tracked casesmhussain@bergermontague.com · (773) 666-4316
Counsel for defendants
- Branden LynnWarshaw Burstein, LLPRepresents International Bank of Chicagoblynn@wbny.com · (212) 984-7801
- Justin F. SongLauro & SingerRepresents Hongzhi Li, Rui Lijsong@laurosinger.com · (813) 222-8990
- John F. LauroJohn F. Lauro, P.A.Represents Hongzhi Li, Rui Lijlauro@laurosinger.com · (813) 222-8990
- Clair WischusenGordon & ReesRepresents Shen Yun Performing Arts, Inc., Fei Tian College, Fei Tian Academy of the Arts, Dragon Springs Buddhist, Inc., Shujia Gong2 tracked cases · $600,000 in disclosed settlements defendedcwischusen@grsm.com · (973) 549-2500
- Peter George SiachosGordon & Rees LLPRepresents Shen Yun Performing Arts, Inc., Fei Tian College, Fei Tian Academy of the Arts, Dragon Springs Buddhist, Inc., Shujia Gong4 tracked casespsiachos@grsm.com · (843) 714-2505
- Kristina Allen RelifordBradley Arant Boult CummingsRepresents Hongzhi Li, Rui Li2 tracked caseskreliford@bradley.com · (615) 252-3573
- Justin Robert MarinoRepresents Shujia Gongjmarino@stevensonmarino.com · (212) 939-7228
- Joshua J. GrauerCuddy & Feder, LLP(445 Hamilton Avenue)Represents Shen Yun Performing Arts, Inc., Fei Tian College, Fei Tian Academy of the Arts, Dragon Springs Buddhist, Inc.jgrauer@cuddyfeder.com · (914) 761-1300
- Brendan Markham GoodhouseCuddy & Feder, LLP(445 Hamilton Avenue)Represents Shen Yun Performing Arts, Inc., Fei Tian College, Fei Tian Academy of the Arts, Dragon Springs Buddhist, Inc.bgoodhouse@cuddyfeder.com · (914) 761-1300
- Justin ButterfieldButterfield & Patterson, PLLCRepresents Hongzhi Li, Rui Li, Shen Yun Performing Arts, Inc., Fei Tian College, Fei Tian Academy of the Arts, Dragon Springs Buddhist, Inc., Shujia Gong2 tracked casesjustin@butterfieldpatterson.com · (945) 284-0701
- Steven M. SchneebaumRepresents Hongzhi Li, Rui Li, Shen Yun Performing Arts, Inc., Fei Tian College, Fei Tian Academy of the Arts, Dragon Springs Buddhist, Inc., Shujia Gongsms@smslawdc.com · (202) 742-5900
- Lea E. PattersonButterfield & Patterson PLLCRepresents Hongzhi Li, Rui Li, Shen Yun Performing Arts, Inc., Fei Tian College, Fei Tian Academy of the Arts, Dragon Springs Buddhist, Inc., Shujia Gong2 tracked caseslea@butterfieldpatterson.com · (945) 284-0702
- Meghan HallinanWarshaw Burstein LLPRepresents International Bank of Chicagomhallinan@wbny.com · (212) 984-7734
- Felicia Sue EnnisWarshaw Burstein, LLPRepresents International Bank of Chicagofennis@wbny.com · (212) 984-7700
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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