Wynne Tidwell represents consumers and investors, with a focus on representing plaintiffs harmed by financial fraud.
Wynne is experienced in all stages of litigation, from case development to trial and settlement administration. She has particular experience with developing evidence and preparing clients for their testimony, whether at deposition or trial.
As a member of the trial team in Camenisch v. Umpqua Bank, Wynne prepared class representatives for trial testimony, conducted direct examinations, briefed evidentiary motions, and developed illustrative aids. The team ultimately secured a $55 million settlement for the class.
Wynne graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law in 2022. During law school, she served as an Editor for the California Law Review and participated in the Veterans Law Practicum, where she advocated on behalf of veterans facing homelessness or recovering from sexual abuse and/or PTSD. Additionally, she externed for the District Court for the District of Columbia and for the Consumer Protection Section of the Office of the California Attorney General.
Before law school, Wynne worked in public policy and communications in Washington, D.C.
Litigation Highlights
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Umpqua Bank Litigation
Wynne was one of the trial lawyers who represented over 1,200 class members in a four-week jury trial against Umpqua Bank (now known as Columbia Bank). The plaintiff class alleged that Umpqua aided and abetted a fraudulent investment scheme by Professional Financial Investors (PFI). Plaintiffs argued that PFI ran a fraudulent scheme that used investor money to personally benefit PFI’s executives, including its principals Ken Casey and Lewis Wallach, pay other investors, and cover recurring shortages across its dozens of accounts at Umpqua. Ultimately, the jury could not reach a unanimous decision. Later, the parties reached a $55 million settlement weeks later, and the Court granted final approval on September 11, 2025. Judge P. Casey Pitts, who oversaw the trial, called the settlement an “excellent” outcome for the class.
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Kaiser Whistleblower Qui Tam Lawsuit
Part of the litigation team representing a whistleblower client against Kaiser Permanente for allegedly defrauding the United States through a sophisticated scheme to up-code diagnoses to ensure Medicare payments for reimbursable, high-value conditions. On July 31, 2021, the Attorney General’s office and the Department of Justice elected to intervene in this litigation, and it was brought out from under seal into the public record. The litigation is ongoing.
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Honda Braking Litigation
Part of the litigation team representing eight certified classes of vehicle owners who allege that their 2017-2019 Honda CR-Vs and 2018-2020 Honda Accords contain a defective automatic emergency braking system.
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Grubhub Fraudulent Restaurant Listing Litigation
Represents 380,000+ restaurants alleging that Grubhub fraudulently listed their businesses on its delivery and takeout website without permission. Plaintiffs bring claims under the Lanham Act for false affiliation, false advertising, and trademark infringement.