Heather Canner

Financial Fraud and Corporate Disputes
Won summary judgment dismissing all claims against cannabis investment companies brought by shareholders for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and economic interference. (C.D. Cal. 2021)

Obtained complete reversal of multimillion dollar jury trial verdict against national insurer (awarded during prior counsel’s representation) based on elder abuse and financial fraud claims. (Cal. Ct. App. 2021)

Defended cannabis enterprise in investor suit asserting claims for fraud and breach of contract, and obtained order dismissing thirteen cannabis company defendants. (Cal. Super. 2020)

Represented produce company against shareholder claims for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. (Cal. Super. 2020)

Represented healthcare companies in profit share dispute involving claims for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract. (Cal. Super. 2020)

Defended mixed-use condominium developer against HOA’s claims for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and unfair competition based on alleged misallocation of HOA fees. (Cal. Super. 2018)*

Consumer Class Action Defense
Represented food manufacturer in putative class actions premised on mislabeling, involving claims for violation of the UCL and CLRA, and breach of warranty and false advertising. (S.D. Cal. 2015; C.D. Cal. 2019)

Defended federal credit union in consumer class action alleging improper banking fees, resulting in complete dismissal. (N.D. Cal. 2019)

Defended vehicle manufacturer against breach of warranty and unfair competition claims in putative consumer class action. (S.D. Cal. 2016)*

Defended airline against class action antitrust claims before the 9th Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court. (N.D. Cal. 2007; 9th Cir. 2015; U.S.S.C. 2017)*

Preliminary Injunctions and Temporary Restraining Orders
Obtained temporary restraining order enjoining the federal regulations banning TikTok from operating in the United States issued pursuant to President Trump’s executive order. (E.D. Pa. 2020; 3d Cir. 2021)

Obtained temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on behalf of payment processor enjoining breach of contract. (Utah Dist. 2017)*

Judgment Enforcement Representation
Represented creditor holding $70 million judgment in supplemental proceedings, including garnishment, execution, and an action to invalidate a spendthrift trust and fraudulent transfers. (W.D. Wash. 2018)*

Securities Claims Representation
Represented bank and affiliates in multiple actions brought by institutional investors alleging violations of federal and state securities laws in connection with the sale of billions of dollars of residential mortgage-backed securities. (various federal and state jurisdictions 2013-2016)* 

* Denotes experience completed at a prior firm