Practice Areas / Privacy & Surveillance
We take action against companies that violate your privacy.
We handle data privacy and surveillance cases, from the unauthorized sharing of medical and financial information to AI software that listens in on phone calls.
Recent ruling
Court rejects Dialpad’s telephone-company exemption defense
Our AI eavesdropping class action against Dialpad moves forward (2026).
What we handle
Privacy claims we take on
Calls recorded without consent
California requires every party’s consent to record a private call. A recording or transcript made without it can support statutory damages of up to $5,000 per violation.
AI listening on customer service lines
Third-party software that listens to and analyzes your call without telling you may violate the California Invasion of Privacy Act.
Medical information sharing
Sharing sensitive health information without permission can violate state and federal privacy laws.
Financial and personal data sharing
Many laws require consent before a business shares or sells your personal or financial information, and some provide damages without proof of monetary loss.
Open investigations in this area
Were you affected?
FILED & PENDING
Have you called RE/MAX, Netflix, or Cigna recently?
Our class action challenges AI eavesdropping on customer service calls by Dialpad’s software.
ON APPEAL
Have you called a Heartland Dental office?
Our case against RingCentral concerns calls to Heartland Dental offices. The appeal is pending in the Seventh Circuit.
Frequently asked questions
Privacy questions we hear
A company recorded my call without telling me. Is that legal?
California requires consent from all parties to record a private phone call. A recording or transcript made without consent may support a claim for statutory damages of up to $5,000 per violation.
AI software was listening when I called customer service. Does that count?
It can, if you weren’t told. Third-party software that listens to and analyzes a call may violate the California Invasion of Privacy Act. See our ruling against Dialpad.
A business shared or sold my information without permission. Do I have a case?
Possibly. Many state and federal laws require consent before a business shares personal, financial, or medical information, and some provide damages without proof of monetary loss.
I didn’t lose any money. Can I still bring a claim?
Often, yes. Privacy violations can be actionable even without financial harm.
Free, confidential evaluation
Think your privacy was violated?
- Tell us what happened using the form.
- A member of our team reaches out to you promptly.
- If we can help, we explain your options and how fees work before you commit to anything.
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