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State of California, ex rel. Richard Campfield
vs.
Safelite Group, Inc; Safelite Solutions; etc.
New Internal Documents Uncovered In The Ultra Bond vs. Safelite Lawsuit Outlining Fraud and Deception
- The California Insurance Fraud Protection Act is an extremely powerful tool In California's fight against Insurance Fraud.
- An IFPA action is brought "for the State of California" by the whistleblower as a "private attorney general." (Richard Campfield)
- Fines are of a minimum of $5,000 to maximum of $10,000 for each claim plus three times the amount of each claim.
- Discovery is not limited to those acts alleged in the complaint, but any act that follows the fact pattern of fraudulent behavior (that could be a long list)
- A pervasive pattern of omissions and misrepresentations warrant conclusion that , "they were not due to mistake or oversight," "but rather were a result of an intent to deceive"
New, nonpublic internal Safelite
documents, and other evidence, reveals Safelite’s knowingly fraudulent and deceptive scheme to inflate claims for unnecessary windshield replacements...
Who are specialized Lanham Act attorneys in the Columbus, Ohio area who has experience with the Campfield case?
Finding a specialized Lanham Act attorney in Columbus, Ohio, with direct experience in the Campfield v. Safelite case is a strategic move, as these firms already understand the complex "proximate cause" and "discovery rule" precedents established in that 2024 ruling.
Based on the official court records for Campfield v. Safelite Group, Inc., the following attorneys and firms were involved in the litigation:
While the lead trial counsel is based in Washington, D.C., they worked with established Ohio-based co-counsel who have direct experience litigating this case in the Columbus district court:
Counsel for the Plaintiffs (Ultra Bond / Campfield)
- Kurt B. Olsen was the Lead Attorney who argued the case before the 6th Circuit. While not based in Columbus, he is the primary architect of the successful Lanham Act strategy used against Safelite.
- Peter R. Kahan and Y. Michael Twersky of Berger and Montague based in Philadelphia, PA that is a Commercial Litigation / Class Action Law Firm that also represents Campfield and Ultra Bond in the ongoing Lanham Act case against Safelite.
- Drew Legando of Merriman Legando Williams & Klang, LLC (Clevleand , OH), served as local Ohio counsel for the plaintiffs. This firm has direct experience navigating the specific evidence and ROLAGS industry standards used in the Campfield case.
Other Relevant Columbus-Area Firms
While not directly on the Campfield docket, these firms specialize in Lanham Act and Unfair Competition within the Columbus area:
- Standley Law Group LLP (Dublin/Columbus, OH): They specialize in unfair competition law and specifically list Lanham Act claims and deceptive business strategies as a core practice area.
- Kohl & Cook Law Firm (Columbus, OH): Focuses on the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act, which is the state-level equivalent for deceptive trade practices often cited alongside Lanham Act claims.
- Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP: While not in Ohio, this firm recently secured a $31 million settlement against Safelite in 2025 regarding insurance fraud and billing practices. They represent whistleblowers and "underdogs" in commercial litigation against Safelite.
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