Software Expert Witness & Litigation Consulting

Software Class Action Experts

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Quandary Peak’s experts understand software class action cases.

Public health and safety may be at risk, the dollars are large, and the profile is high. You need guidance you can trust, from people who have been there. Quandary Peak has worked on major class action lawsuits.

Prioritize code and document production results from e-discovery requests
Provide the technical basis to achieve class certification
Investigate software behavior for technical details that affect your legal strategy
Expose software details that show the scale of class harm
Anticipate delaying tactics from the opposing party
Compose complaints and interrogatories that are effective and precise
Write declarations and expert reports about software, apps and sites
Validate opinions from other experts to ensure strong and compelling arguments

Our experts have a deep understanding of the technologies at the center of software class actions:

Our experts have a deep understanding of the technologies at the center of software class actions:

Privacy, personally-identifiable information (PII) and cookies
Terms of Use and EULAs
Server logging and session capture
Social networking communities, photo and video sharing sites
Mobile messaging apps with encryption features
Online dating apps with location-aware features
Crowdfunding and online review sites

A smooth process with fewer surprises

Class action litigation can turn in unexpected directions. Quandary Peak has the technical expertise to help you navigate whatever labyrinthine software landscape you're facing.

Pre-litigation Research

Class action filings are like carpentry: you want to measure twice and cut once. Our experts will teach you about the technologies at issue in the litigation so you can form your initial complaint strategy. We will make sure each detail of your complaint that relies on computer science is sound, verified, and supportable.

Class Certification

Quandary Peak understands that the size of the class can make or break a nascent case. Knowing who belongs in the class is critical to meeting the threshold for certification. You have to be crystal clear about who the technology was for and through what channels it was distributed. Our experts can analyze the software’s usage to form the basis for the class. In some cases, we can even obtain the metrics and analytics that underpin your motion for class certification.

Discovery

Defendants don’t want to hand over logs, emails, and source code; they will attempt to delay and distract at every turn. The experts at Quandary Peak are familiar with these tactics. We can help you write your production requests and interrogatories to get you the information you need. Whether your language needs to be technically precise, generally broad, or something in between, Quandary Peak will make sure your discovery requests have real teeth.

Code Review

Code reviews can be contentious. Defendants may know their code contains the evidence you’re seeking, or they may be anxious about trade secrets leaving their control; either way, they don’t want outsiders looking at their code. Quandary Peak has performed dozens of code reviews. We know what to propose, how to counter unfair proposals, and what apps will be needed in the review room to ensure productivity.

Ongoing Analysis

Software class action cases have many moving parts. Continuances, discovery disputes, haggling over production, and managing teams of attorneys can all add up to lengthy, complex cases which can take a long time to play out. Quandary Peak’s experts will remain by your side; we are your long-haul partners as the case winds its way through the legal system.

Depositions and Courtroom Testimony

Testimony is a critical piece of your legal strategy, so you’ll be glad to know Quandary Peak’s experts have collectively testified dozens of times for depositions and trials. We know the technology, we can handle cross-examination, and we convey complex ideas in a relatable way to help the jury understand.

Case Studies

In Patel v Facebook, research and analysis by Quandary Peak experts helped achieve a $550 million settlement.

January 29, 2020 by TechCrunch

Facebook will pay $550 million to class action lawsuit over privacy violations

Facebook will pay over half a billion dollars to settle a class action lawsuit that alleged systematic violation of an Illinois consumer privacy law. The settlement amount is large indeed, but a small fraction of the $35 billion maximum the company could have faced.

For In re Facebook - Cambridge Analytica, Quandary Peak experts help plaintiffs access needed data for complaints.

September 9, 2020 by Reuters

Judge lets Facebook privacy class action proceed, calls company's views 'so wrong'

A federal judge on Monday ordered Facebook Inc to face most of a nationwide lawsuit seeking damages for letting third parties such as Cambridge Analytica access users' private data, calling the social media company's views on privacy "so wrong."

I would like to thank you for the wonderful expert testimony you provided — resulting in a $3,056,000 verdict... [jurors] chose to ignore the defense expert’s testimony because you were by far more credible, knowledgeable and prepared."

Paul California attorney

...your testimony was presented in a manner that even the most untrained person in computer science could understand.

Stewart New York attorney

Jason assimilated a vast amount of conflicting information in a very short time frame and provided competent and compelling opinions for our case.

Wilson California attorney

[Mr. Frankovitz's] testimony at trial was clear and concise and, as indicated by the jury post-verdict, he connected with them very well.

Yosef California attorney

Meet Our Team

Jason Frankovitz

Director of Software Class Actions Los Angeles

As a developer and CTO, Jason Frankovitz has been in the trenches of technology for 30 years. He has worked as a programmer, software development manager, technical analyst, CTO, and mentor in a wide variety of industries including social media, digital entertainment, and online advertising.

LitigationLitigationSenior Testifying Expert

Due DiligenceArea of ExpertiseWeb Applications

Jae young Bang - Director of Software Development

Jae Young Bang, `PhD`

Director of Software Development Los Angeles

Dr. Jae Young Bang is a senior computer scientist and software technology consultant with a decade of experience in software engineering. He currently serves as a consultant and source-code reviewer in software litigation including patent/copyright infringement and breach-of-contract matters, and also as a researcher in software architecture design and analysis.

LitigationLitigationTestifying and Consulting Expert

Due DiligenceArea of ExpertiseSocial Media

George Edwards - Software Expert Witness

George Edwards, `PhD`

President & Principal Computer Scientist Los Angeles

Dr. George Edwards has more than a decade of experience as a scientist, engineer, and technical consultant to academic research labs, government agencies, and technology companies, and he has served as a software expert in various litigation contexts, including several patent infringement matters.

LitigationLitigationSenior Testifying Expert

Kim Wallace, `J.D.`

Senior Consultant Silicon Valley

Kim Wallace is a software and systems expert with more than 15 years of experience in software development, network security, and release management. She’s an expert in privacy and data protection with a particular interest in the interface between privacy regulations and technology products. Kim is skilled in Privacy by Design, security analysis, software architecture, and code review.

LitigationLitigationConsulting Expert

Due DiligenceArea of ExpertisePrivacy and Security

Quandary Peak’s experts understand software class action cases.

Our experts have a deep understanding of the technologies at the center of software class actions:

Our experts have a deep understanding of the technologies at the center of software class actions:

Privacy, personally-identifiable information (PII) and cookies

Terms of Use and EULAs

Server logging and session capture

Social networking communities, photo and video sharing sites

Mobile messaging apps with encryption features

Online dating apps with location-aware features

Crowdfunding and online review sites

A smooth process with fewer surprises

Pre-litigation Research

Class Certification

Discovery

Code Review

Ongoing Analysis

Depositions and Courtroom Testimony

Case Studies

In Patel v Facebook, research and analysis by Quandary Peak experts helped achieve a $550 million settlement.

Facebook will pay $550 million to class action lawsuit over privacy violations

For In re Facebook - Cambridge Analytica, Quandary Peak experts help plaintiffs access needed data for complaints.

Judge lets Facebook privacy class action proceed, calls company's views 'so wrong'

Meet Our Team

Jason Frankovitz

Jae Young Bang, PhD

George Edwards, PhD

Kim Wallace, J.D.

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Jae Young Bang, `PhD`

George Edwards, `PhD`

Kim Wallace, `J.D.`