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May 2020 – Gallenberg PC Files Workplace Discrimination, Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Against Providence Health System-Southern California, d.b.a. Providence St. Joseph Medical Center–Burbank.

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles disability discrimination and employment lawyer, has filed a disability discrimination and wrongful termination lawsuit against Providence St. Joseph Medical Center (“Providence”) for alleged violations of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). In violation of both the FEHA and the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), Providence allegedly failed to engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process to assess which reasonable and appropriate accommodations could be put in place for the Plaintiff to continue to perform her work duties. The lawsuit additionally alleges that Providence subsequently wrongfully terminated the Plaintiff, in retaliation for requiring reasonable accommodations. Other claims include Providence’s alleged failure to prevent discrimination on the basis of the Plaintiff’s physical disability, as well as its deliberate and intentional acts resulting in the unnecessary infliction of emotional distress to the Plaintiff.

April 2020 – Gallenberg PC Files Background Check Class Action Lawsuit Against The Vons Companies, Inc., and Vons Sherman Oaks, LLC, on Behalf of Employees and Job Applicants

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles class action lawyer, along with co-counsel, has filed a putative class action lawsuit in the Central District of California of the United States District Court against The Vons Companies, Inc., and Vons Sherman Oaks, LLC, alleging that the grocery chain violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), when it conducted background checks on job applicants and obtained consumer reports through the services of a third party, without a clear and conspicuous written disclosure to these job applicants. Because of the alleged unlawful procurement of these consumer reports, Vons is alleged to have also violated the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (“ICRAA”). This case is pending in the United States District Court’s Central District of California, Southern Division.

November 2019 – Gallenberg PC Files Wrongful Termination, Retaliation, Unpaid Wages, Missed Breaks Lawsuit Against Veronica’s Auto Insurance Services, Inc.

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Employment Law lawyer, has filed a lawsuit against Veronica’s Auto Insurance Services, Inc., for alleged employment law violations. The lawsuit alleges that the Defendant wrongfully terminated the Plaintiff in retaliation for the Plaintiff’s complaint to her manager about not having been paid for all hours worked. Similarly, the lawsuit alleges, Veronica’s Insurance failed to compensate the Plaintiff for the full commission that was owed to her and, instead, appropriated these monies. In addition to loss of pay for hours worked and loss of commission pay owed to her, the Plaintiff also alleges that the Defendant failed to pay for overtime hours and failed to provide full and uninterrupted meal and rest breaks to the Plaintiff, in violation of California law.

June 2019 - Gallenberg PC Files Background Check Class Action Lawsuit Against Safeway, Inc., on Behalf of Employees and Job Applicants Nationwide

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles class action lawyer, along with co-counsel, has filed a nationwide putative class action lawsuit in the San Francisco Bay Area against Safeway, Inc., alleging that the grocery chain violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA"), when it conducted background checks on job applicants and obtained consumer reports through the services of a third party, without a clear and conspicuous written disclosure to these job applicants. Because of the alleged unlawful procurement of these consumer reports, additional claims against Safeway include violations of the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act ("ICRAA"). This case is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

May 3, 2018 - Gallenberg PC Grills El Pollo Loco With a $2.5 Million Dollar Lawsuit For Sexual Harassment, and Wrongful Termination

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles sexual harassment lawyer has filed a lawsuit against Peg/Lion, LLC d/b/a El Pollo Loco for employment law violations in Los Angeles County. The lawsuit claims an El Pollo Loco male employee sexually harassed a female employee, and that she was retaliated against after she complained about the harassment. Gallenberg PC supports the "me too" movement by aggressively litigating on behalf of sexual harassment victims.

January 31, 2018 - Gallenberg PC Files Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against DaVita Medical Management Services California, LLC for Religious Discrimination and Wrongful Termination

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles religious discrimination lawyer has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against DaVita, an American healthcare company. The lawsuit alleges Davita discriminated against an employee on the basis of religion and disability. Other claims include intentional infliction of emotional distress and violations of the California Bane Act.

December 4, 2017 - Sex/Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Against Compass Group USA, INC.

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Sex/Gender Discrimination Lawyer has filed a discrimination lawsuit along with failure to provide lactation site against Compass Group USA, INC., in the Los Angeles Superior Court of Los Angeles.

December 1, 2017 - Wage and Hour Class Action Lawsuit Against Utiliquest, LLC

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Class Action Lawyer has filed a Wage and hour lawsuit along with failure to authorize and permit meal breaks, rest breaks and failure to reimburse business expenses against Utiliquest, LLC in the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

July 13, 2017 - Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit Against Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Whistleblower Retaliation Lawyer has filed a California False Claims Act Whistleblower Retaliation lawsuit against Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment, in the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

March 1, 2017 - WARN Act Class Action Lawsuit Against Standard Parking Corporation IL., SP Plus Corporation

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Class Action Lawyer has filed a WARN Act Violation and Failure to Pay All Wages Due upon termination lawsuit against Standard Parking Corporation IL. and SP Plus Corporation, in the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

August 31, 2016 - Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Unical Aviation Inc.

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Sexual Harassment Lawyer has filed sexual harassment/disability discrimination/wrongful termination lawsuit against Unical Aviation Inc., in the Stanley Mosk Los Angeles Superior Court of Los Angeles County.

May 17, 2016 - Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against Sears Roebuck

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Disability Discrimination Lawyer has filed disability discrimination/wrongful termination lawsuit against Sears Roebuck Co., in the Los Angeles Superior Court of Los Angeles.

April 12, 2016 - Ms. Gallenberg Featured On CNN En Español Live News Segment

Ms. Gallenberg, a Los Angeles Employment Lawyer in our office was selected to appear on a live news show in CNN en Español called "Realidades En Contexto." She provided an opinion on the parental medical leave law that was passed in San Francisco, California effective in 2017.

March 2016 - Gallenberg PC Not Accepting Cases Against ICDC

Gallenberg PC is not accepting any new cases against International Career Development College, Inc. dba ICDC at this time. For legal reasons, we cannot comment on the putative class action our office filed in 2011.

August 28, 2015 - Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Moshay, Inc.

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Sexual Harassment Lawyer has filed a same-sex sexual harassment/wrongful termination lawsuit against Moshay, Inc. in the Los Angeles Superior Court of Los Angeles.

May 13, 2015 - Ms. Gallenberg Featured On CNN En Español Live News Segment

Ms. Gallenberg was selected to appear on a live news show in CNN en Español called "Realidades En Contexto." She provided an opinion on the laws implicated in an employment discrimination lawsuit against an eatery at the Los Angeles airport that allegedly was prohibiting the use of Spanish in the workplace via an "English Only" language policy.

May 7, 2015 - Craft Beer Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

Gallenberg PC investigates companies that sell beers containing the words "Craft" in their advertisements. Some of the beers sold in the United States may not be truly "Craft" beers as such, these advertisements may be misleading and/or false. Please visit our investigation page for additional details. To speak with a member of our team about this investigation please call our office at (818) 237-5267 or you can fill out our quick and easy online Case Evaluation Form; this is the fastest way to get your case screened by an attorney. We do not charge prospective clients for a confidential telephone intake or online case review.

October 17, 2014 - Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Universal City Nissan

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Sexual Harassment Lawyer has filed a same-sex  sexual harassment / wrongful termination  lawsuit against Universal City Nissan in the Los Angeles Superior Court of Los Angeles.

May 14, 2014 - Class Action Lawsuit Against Bank of America, National Association Filed.

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Class Action Lawyer , files a class action lawsuit in California against Bank of America, National Association, on behalf of all individuals who executed online authorization forms permitting Bank of America to obtain a consumer report as part of the employment application process at any time on or after May 14, 2009 (the “Class Period”). The Plaintiff alleges that Bank of America obtained consumer reports through illegal invalid authorization forms that contained language constituting a waiver of claims against those who obtain the consumer reports in violation of the Fair Credit Report Act. The case is pending the Central District Court in Los Angeles County.

If you applied for a job at Bank of American during the covered period, this class action lawsuit may affect your rights. To obtain more information about this case, please call us immediately at 818-237-5267.

May 8, 2014 - Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Wolfgang Puck and Compass Group, USA

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Sexual Harassment Lawyer has filed a same-sex sexual harassment/wrongful termination lawsuit against Wolfgang Puck Catering & Events, LLC and Compass Group, USA in the Los Angeles Superior Court of Los Angeles.

March 11, 2014 - Another Arbitration Filed Against ICDC College

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Class Action Lawyer, has filed another student’s claim in arbitration against ICDC College in Los Angeles County on behalf of a student who took the Homeland Security Investigation courses.

February 22, 2014 - Gallenberg PC Adds Burbank Office In San Fernando Valley

To better serve our clients in the San Fernando Valley, Gallenberg PC has obtained office space in Burbank, California, which will now serve as Gallenberg PC’s main office.

January 30, 2014 - Arbitration Filed Against ICDC College

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Class Action Lawyer , has filed a student’s claim in arbitration against ICDC College.

October 25, 2013 - Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against OPI

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Sexual Harassment Lawyer has filed a sexual harassment / wrongful termination lawsuit against O P I Products Inc.

October 14, 2013 - Class Action Arbitration Against Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. Filed.

Gallenberg PC along with co-counsel files a class action lawsuit against Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. on behalf of all individuals who enrolled in their programs in California at any time after March 11, 2007.

August 2013 - Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Fast-Food Chain Settled.

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Wrongful Termination Lawyer has obtained a six-figure settlement in a sexual harassment / wrongful termination case against a national food chain restaurant.

August 16, 2013 - Court Approves $800,000 Class Action Settlement For a Class of Painters.

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Overtime Lawyer , along with co-counsel has obtained an $800,000.00 class action settlement on behalf of group of painters alleging overtime violations for missed lunch breaks, rest breaks and off-the-clock claims. The court finally approved the settlement on August 16, 2013.

February 5, 2013 - Class Action Against Northrop Grumman Filed.

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Class Action Lawyer, along with co-counsel files a class action lawsuit in California against Northrop Grumman Federal Credit Union , on behalf of all account holders who were charged overdraft fees on or after February 5, 2010.

July 22, 2012 - Class Action Against Canon Business Solutions Filed.

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Overtime lawyer along with co-counsel has filed a class action lawsuit against Canon Business Solutions, Inc., now called Canon Solutions America, Inc. ("Canon") on behalf of all Technicians, Service Technicians, Field Technicians, Field Service Technicians, Copier Technicians, Printer Technicians, Digital Field Service Technicians, Digital Service Technicians, Sr. Digital Service Technicians, Field Service Engineers, Technical Specialists and Technical Representatives ("Technicians') who worked for Canon in the United States during the specified period in the operative complaint ("Covered Period").

If you worked at Canon as a Technician during the covered period, this class and collective action lawsuit may affect your rights.

July 12, 2012 - Yelp $1.25 Million Overtime Settlement Preliminary Approved.

Gallenberg PC, a Los Angeles Overtime Lawyer, is happy to announce that the Yelp overtime $1.25 million class action settlement has been preliminary approved by the court. If you have any questions about the settlement you can call Rosa Gallenberg Esq. at 818-237-5267.

The deadline to submit a claim form to the claims administrator is September 21, 2012.

March 27, 2012

News article covering the ICDC class action lawsuit filed by Gallenberg PC can be found here: https://www.courthousenews.com/class-calls-homeland-security-school-a-scam/

March 23, 2012 - Class Action Against ICDC College Filed.

Gallenberg PC files a class action lawsuit against International Career Development College, Inc. dba ICDC on behalf of individuals who enrolled in ICDC's Homeland Security Programs.

August 2011

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge rules in favor of Gallenberg PC's clients in refusing to send their class action to arbitration. Concorde Career Colleges, Inc., the defendant, is now appealing the trial court's order denying its motion to compel arbitration. Gallenberg PC along with co-counsel represent the Plaintiffs.

August 2011

Gallenberg PC has a new downtown Los Angeles address. Below, please find our new address.

Gallenberg PC
A Professional Law Corporation
355 S. Grand Ave., Suite 2450
Los Angeles, CA 90071

April 6, 2011 - Class Action Against Academy of Art University Filed.

Gallenberg PC along with co-counsel files a class action lawsuit in California against Academy of Art University (i.e. Stephens Institute), on behalf of all part-time instructors. This class action alleges violations of California overtime laws.

If you were a part-time Instructor during the covered period, this class action lawsuit may affect your rights. To obtain more information about this case, please call us immediately at 818-237-5267.

March 31, 2011

News article covering the Yelp! class action lawsuit filed by Gallenberg PC can be found here: http://www.law360.com/articles/235943/ex-yelp-sales-worker-launches-ot-class-action

March 29, 2011

Gallenberg PC along with co-counsel files a class action lawsuit against Yelp! Inc. on behalf of Account Executives alleging violation of labor laws.

March 11, 2011 - Class Action Against Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. Filed.

Gallenberg PC along with co-counsel files a class action lawsuit against Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. on behalf of individuals who enrolled in the Insurance Coding and Billing Specialist program.

March 1, 2011

In the case of Pineda v. Williams Sonoma Stores, Inc., the California Supreme Court generally ruled that retailers may not ask customers for their zip codes when conducting a credit card transaction because a zip code is considered personal identifiable information under the Song Beverly Credit Card Act of 1971.

November 1, 2010

Gallenberg PC is happy to announce the opening of its Beverly Hills office located at 9701 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1000, Beverly Hills, California 90212.

August 11, 2010

Gallenberg PC congratulates Ms. Rosa Vigil-Gallenberg on obtaining a lawyer rating of superb on Avvo.com.

March 5, 2010

Gallenberg PC congratulates Ms. Rosa Vigil-Gallenberg on obtaining an "Excellent" lawyer rating on Avvo.com.

September 15, 2009

Gallenberg PC is now an environmentally friendly office. Gallenberg PC has taken steps to reduce its carbon footprint through the use of technology to reduce unnecessary paper use, and conserve space.

July 3, 2009

Rosa Vigil-Gallenberg joined the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA).