Whalen v. Gunster, Yoakley & Steward, PA
Last verified October 17, 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. Florida (No. 9:24-cv-80612).
- May 13, 2024Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against Gunster, Yoakley & Steward, PA, apparently alleging violations of a federal statute (Nature of Suit 890: Other Statutory Actions). The docket text does not detail the specific claims, but it shows the parties submitted settlement-related filings and the case was later dismissed without prejudice. The allegations remain unproven and no settlement terms are provided.
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 Whalen v. Gunster, Yoakley & Steward, PA case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed May 13, 2024 in the District Court, S.D. Florida (No. 9:24-cv-80612).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Whalen v. Gunster, Yoakley & Steward, PA?
- For the plaintiffs: John Allen Yanchunis , Sr. (Morgan & Morgan). For Gunster, Yoakley & Steward, PA: Donald M. Houser (Alston & Bird LLP); Kristine McAlister Brown (Alston & Bird); Jacqueline Marie Arango (Akerman, Senterfitt). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Christine V. Rona
- Mary Jane Whalen
Defendants
- Gunster, Yoakley & Steward, PA
Counsel for plaintiffs
- John Allen Yanchunis , Sr.Morgan & MorganRepresents Mary Jane Whalen, Christine V. Rona17 tracked cases · $108M in disclosed settlementsjyanchunis@forthepeople.com · (813) 275-5272
Counsel for defendants
- Donald M. HouserAlston & Bird LLPRepresents Gunster, Yoakley & Steward, PA8 tracked cases · $376M in disclosed settlements defendeddonald.houser@alston.com · (404) 881-4749
- Kristine McAlister BrownAlston & BirdRepresents Gunster, Yoakley & Steward, PA8 tracked cases · $26M in disclosed settlements defendedkristy.brown@alston.com · (404) 881-7584
- Jacqueline Marie ArangoAkerman, SenterfittRepresents Gunster, Yoakley & Steward, PA2 tracked casesjacqueline.arango@akerman.com · (305) 374-5600
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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