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Jean-Claude Lapuyade

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Managing Partner
The JCL Law Firm
www.jcl-lawfirm.com

5440 Morehouse Drive, Suite 3600
San Diego , CA
Phone: (619) 599-8292

California Western SOL; San Diego CA



Columns
Title Category Published
Uber background checks, criminal records and passenger assault claims in California Torts/Personal Injury Aug. 4, 2026

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Angelica Curiel, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated; Teresa Avila, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act; Kira Chambers, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act; Christina Romay, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act v. Bass Medical Group, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive; Bass Privia Management Company of California fka Bass Management Services Organization LLC; Privia Health Group Inc. Employment Law Plaintiff Jun. 19, 2026
Zhi H. Huang, an individual, in his representative capacity on behalf of the State of California and fellow aggrieved employees v. Hutchinson Motors Inc., Michael C. Stead Inc., Michael Stead's Auto Depot Inc., and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jun. 19, 2026
Ana Rayos, individually, and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act v. Restaurant Leadership Group LLC, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff May 29, 2026
Stanley Rene, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Koch Filter Corporation, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff May 1, 2026
Evangelina Lozano and Porfirio Santiago, individuals, on behalf of themselves, and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Cen Cal Builders & Developers Inc., and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Apr. 24, 2026
Christie Combs, an individual, on behalf of herself, and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Insomnia Cookies LLC, Serve U Brands Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Apr. 17, 2026
Maria Tabarez, on behalf of the State of California, as a private attorney general v. Alta Hospitals Systems LLC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 13, 2026
Jose Ramon De la Cruz, an individual, on behalf of himself and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Galpao Gaucho Two LLC, Galpao Gaucho Three LLC, Galpao Gaucho Four LLC, Galpao Gaucho Five LLC, Galpao Gaucho Eight LLC, Galpao Gaucho Nine LLC, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 23, 2026
Rebecca Rivera, an individual, on behalf of herself and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Eureka Center Employees LLC, Eureka Realty Partners Inc., Fro2mo Barstow LLC dba Outlets at Barstow, CJK Investments LLC, Craig Realty Group - MacArthur LLC, Craig Realty Group -Cabazon LLC; Craig Realty Group - Carlsbad LLC; Craig Realty Group - Lake Elsinor LP; Craig Realty Group - Manteca LLC; Craig Realty Group - Tulare LLC; Craig Realty Group - Cabazon Phase II LLC; Craig Realty Group - Citadel LLC; Craig Realty Group - Citadel LP; Craig Realty Group - Lake Elsinore LLC; Craig Realty Group - San Clemente LLC, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 9, 2026
Perla Gonzales, an individual, on behalf of herself, and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. CM School Supply Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 23, 2025
Brad Klein, an individual, on behalf of himself and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Redzone Security Inc., and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 16, 2025
Pasha Kraft, an individual, on behalf of the State of California, as a private attorney general v. The Lagunitas Brewing Company, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 9, 2025
Gonzalo Rojas, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act v. Prefered Food Service Inc., Los Angeles Poultry Co. Inc., Dror Dahan, David Dahan, Lily Dahan, Ilana Dahan, Bar Dahan, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Aug. 28, 2025
Alyssa Figueroa, an individual, and on behalf of herself, and on all persons similarly situated v. Casetta Management LLC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Aug. 21, 2025
Kareem Coles, an individual, on behalf of himself, and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Carefusion Resources LLC, Becton Dickison and Company, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jun. 6, 2025
Alexis Bartram and Lourdes Contreras, individuals, on behalf of themselves and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Lakeshore Learning Materials LLC, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff May 2, 2025
Amanda Vasquez, an individual, on behalf of herself, and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Micare California P.C., Employee Benefit Management Services LLC, Imagine 360 Administrators LLC, Imagine 360 LLC, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 28, 2025
Manuel Villa, an individual(s), on behalf of himself and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Trillium Pumps USA, Inc., a Delaware Corporation; and Does 1-50, Inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Aug. 30, 2024
Title Category Published
Uber background checks, criminal records and passenger assault claims in California Torts/Personal Injury Aug. 4, 2026
Case Name Topic Role Published
Angelica Curiel, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated; Teresa Avila, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act; Kira Chambers, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act; Christina Romay, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act v. Bass Medical Group, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive; Bass Privia Management Company of California fka Bass Management Services Organization LLC; Privia Health Group Inc. Employment Law Plaintiff Jun. 19, 2026
Zhi H. Huang, an individual, in his representative capacity on behalf of the State of California and fellow aggrieved employees v. Hutchinson Motors Inc., Michael C. Stead Inc., Michael Stead's Auto Depot Inc., and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jun. 19, 2026
Ana Rayos, individually, and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act v. Restaurant Leadership Group LLC, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff May 29, 2026
Stanley Rene, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Koch Filter Corporation, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff May 1, 2026
Evangelina Lozano and Porfirio Santiago, individuals, on behalf of themselves, and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Cen Cal Builders & Developers Inc., and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Apr. 24, 2026
Christie Combs, an individual, on behalf of herself, and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Insomnia Cookies LLC, Serve U Brands Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Apr. 17, 2026
Maria Tabarez, on behalf of the State of California, as a private attorney general v. Alta Hospitals Systems LLC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 13, 2026
Jose Ramon De la Cruz, an individual, on behalf of himself and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Galpao Gaucho Two LLC, Galpao Gaucho Three LLC, Galpao Gaucho Four LLC, Galpao Gaucho Five LLC, Galpao Gaucho Eight LLC, Galpao Gaucho Nine LLC, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 23, 2026
Rebecca Rivera, an individual, on behalf of herself and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Eureka Center Employees LLC, Eureka Realty Partners Inc., Fro2mo Barstow LLC dba Outlets at Barstow, CJK Investments LLC, Craig Realty Group - MacArthur LLC, Craig Realty Group -Cabazon LLC; Craig Realty Group - Carlsbad LLC; Craig Realty Group - Lake Elsinor LP; Craig Realty Group - Manteca LLC; Craig Realty Group - Tulare LLC; Craig Realty Group - Cabazon Phase II LLC; Craig Realty Group - Citadel LLC; Craig Realty Group - Citadel LP; Craig Realty Group - Lake Elsinore LLC; Craig Realty Group - San Clemente LLC, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 9, 2026
Perla Gonzales, an individual, on behalf of herself, and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. CM School Supply Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 23, 2025
Brad Klein, an individual, on behalf of himself and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Redzone Security Inc., and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 16, 2025
Pasha Kraft, an individual, on behalf of the State of California, as a private attorney general v. The Lagunitas Brewing Company, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Oct. 9, 2025
Gonzalo Rojas, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act v. Prefered Food Service Inc., Los Angeles Poultry Co. Inc., Dror Dahan, David Dahan, Lily Dahan, Ilana Dahan, Bar Dahan, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Aug. 28, 2025
Alyssa Figueroa, an individual, and on behalf of herself, and on all persons similarly situated v. Casetta Management LLC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Aug. 21, 2025
Kareem Coles, an individual, on behalf of himself, and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Carefusion Resources LLC, Becton Dickison and Company, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Jun. 6, 2025
Alexis Bartram and Lourdes Contreras, individuals, on behalf of themselves and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Lakeshore Learning Materials LLC, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff May 2, 2025
Amanda Vasquez, an individual, on behalf of herself, and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Micare California P.C., Employee Benefit Management Services LLC, Imagine 360 Administrators LLC, Imagine 360 LLC, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Feb. 28, 2025
Manuel Villa, an individual(s), on behalf of himself and on behalf of all persons similarly situated v. Trillium Pumps USA, Inc., a Delaware Corporation; and Does 1-50, Inclusive Employment Law Plaintiff Aug. 30, 2024