合伙人

Daniel D. Queen

诉讼及争议解决, 消费者诉讼及集体诉讼, 商业诉讼

概览

Daniel Queen is a partner in Mayer Brown’s Los Angeles and New York offices and a member of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice. He is a seasoned trial and appellate litigator, with extensive experience litigating complex issues in federal and state courts. Most recently, Dan served as trial counsel in Rostack Investments Inc. v. Angela C. Sabella (Cal. Super. Ct. 2021), in which his team secured a $90 million judgment that the Daily Journal called one of California’s “Top Verdicts” for 2021.

Dan’s civil litigation practice concentrates on consumer class action defense and commercial litigation. He excels in defending high-profile manufacturing, technology, and financial services clients in high-stakes disputes. Dan represents clients on a broad array of claims, including consumer protection and deception actions, internet privacy and cybersecurity disputes, and intellectual property matters. He also advises clients on California legal and regulatory requirements, including California’s Proposition 65 and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Dan maintains an active pro bono practice, with a focus on personal and family rights within historically marginalized groups. He has obtained asylum for individuals who were persecuted based on their LGBT status and other protected grounds, authored an amicus brief cited by New York’s highest court in its decision to extend child custody visitation rights to same-sex partners, represented a foster mother in the adoption of her foster child, and developed resources to facilitate name and gender marker changes.

执业经验

Examples of Dan’s cases include:

Sager v. Key Safety Systems et al. (D.N.J. 2023): Defended General Motors in putative nationwide class action asserting dozens of claims based upon alleged defect. Prevailed on motion to dismiss, with court ordering with-prejudice dismissal of all claims.
Rostack Investments v. Angela Sabella (Los Angeles Superior Ct. 2021, Cal. Ct. of Appeal 2023): Trial and appellate counsel for a lender, Rostack Investments, in a contractual dispute with its noteholder. Obtained $90 million judgment in client’s favor, which was affirmed on appeal.
Alliance for Automotive Innovation v. Healey (D. Mass, filed 2020): Counsel for representatives of the U.S. automotive industry in action against Massachusetts Attorney General regarding constitutionality of ballot initiative.
Nestlé USA v. Best Foods Inc., 562 F. Supp. 3d 626 (C.D. Cal. 2021) and Nestlé USA, Inc. v. Ultra Distribuciones Mundiales S.A., 516 F. Supp. 3d 633 (W.D. Tex. 2021): Counsel for Nestlé USA and Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. in Lanham Act actions seeking to halt the unauthorized sale of millions of dollars of “grey market” Nestlé products to U.S. customers. Defeated defendants’ motions to dismiss, with the courts issuing major rulings on trademark holders’ rights to defend against the sale of “grey market” goods.
Chong v. KIND LLC, 585 F. Supp. 3d. 1215 (N.D. Cal. 2022): Represented manufacturer of breakfast and snack products in putative class action asserting false advertising, fraud/misrepresentation, and unfair business practices claims. Prevailed on motion to dismiss, resulting in with-prejudice dismissal of all claims.

West Central Produce v. HSBC Bank N.A., 2020 WL 8254865 (C.D. Cal. 2020) ), aff’d, 2022 WL 1285041 (9th Cir. 2022) and 2021 WL 3557672 (C.D. Cal. 2021): Represented HSBC Bank in action seeking recovery of loan repayments pursuant to the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act; secured with-prejudice dismissals of claims and cross-claims seeking millions of dollars from HSBC.
Mercado v. eBay Inc. (N.D. Cal. 2020): Represented eBay in putative class action alleging that eBay users’ sales practices violated price-gouging laws.
Leramo v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 2019 WL 1651268 (E.D. Cal. 2019): Obtained with-prejudice dismissal of putative class action brought against First American Title Insurance Company alleging unfair business practices and related claims.
Incipio, LLC v. C2 Wireless & Accessories LLC (Orange County Super. Ct. 2018): Counsel for manufacturer of mobile phone cases alleging theft of trade secrets and related claims; prevailed on demurrer, resulting in early resolution of claims.
In re Tremont Securities Law, State Law & Insurance Litigation (S.D.N.Y. 2015): Secured multi-million dollar recovery for HSBC Bank from Bernard Madoff Investment Securities feeder funds.
In re Herald, Primeo, and Thema, 730 F.3d 112 (2d Cir. 2013) and 540 Fed. App’x 19 (2d Cir. 2013): Counsel for HSBC entities in a putative class action brought by investors in the Madoff Ponzi scheme. Obtained dismissal of various claims based on preemption by the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act and forum non conveniens.
Matter of Brooke S.B. v. Elizabeth A.C.C., 28 N.Y.3d 1 (2016): Pro bono counsel for amicus National Association of Social Workers in an appeal regarding child visitation rights for same-sex partners. Amicus brief cited by New York’s highest court in concluding that definition of “parent” must reflect bonds between children and their de facto parents.

出版物及演讲

教育背景

College of William & Mary, BA, magna cum laude
杜克大学法学院, JD/LLM, magna cum laude

执业资格

加利福尼亚州
纽约州

出庭资格

美国第九巡回上诉法院
US District Court for the Central District of California
US District Court for the Central District of Illinois
US District Court for the Eastern District of California
US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
US District Court for the Northern District of California
US District Court for the Southern District of California
美国纽约州南区地方法院
美国纽约州东区地方法院

Daniel D. Queen

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CARES Act – Employment, Compensation, Payroll Tax and Paid Leave Provisions

CARES Act – Employment, Compensation, Payroll Tax and Paid Leave Provisions

新闻

Mayer Brown appellate team secures $90 million judgment for Rostack

Mayer Brown trial victory named a 2021 “Top Verdict” by Daily Journal

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