Matthew C. Arentsen

Brownstein delivered an early victory to an international luxury hotel company in a class action lawsuit over alleged deceptive room at the company’s California locations. Plaintiffs accused the hotel chain of misleading consumers by adding undisclosed resort fees. Following removal to federal court, Brownstein’s team delivered a successful motion to dismiss, resulting in a full dismissal with prejudice. Given that this case was not the first of its kind, and followed a warning to the entire hotel industry by the FTC that advertised listings should include a room’s nightly cost as well as any resort fees, this victory was especially noteworthy.

Developed and conducted a consumer protection audit for a for-profit education company specializing in technology and coding bootcamps. The audit entailed reviewing every consumer-facing aspect of the company’s business including its compliance with state and federal consumer protection laws. Following the audit, conducted multiple training sessions for all of the company’s consumer-facing employees and management.

Obtained summary judgment in favor of defendant loan servicer on all claims in action brought by borrower for alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in connection with serving of loans.

Counsel to investment management client in defending state and federal class action lawsuits brought by music festival ticket purchasers and vendors seeking damages for alleged breaches of contract, unjust enrichment, and deceptive trade practices in connection with the cancellation of the event.

On behalf of large, privately-held oil and gas company, obtained dismissal with prejudice at motion to dismiss stage of all claims in shareholder derivative action. On appeal.

Represented client in putative class action lawsuit regarding disputed foreclosure practices and alleged violations of the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the Colorado Antitrust Act.