Stuart C. Talley

Practice areas

Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Consumer Law, Elder Law, Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Class Actions, Consumer Protection, Employment Law – Employer, Toxic Torts

Stuart C. Talley, an accomplished attorney, holds a partnership position at the law firm Kershaw Talley Barlow, which operates in Sacramento and Chico, California. With over 25 years of comprehensive legal experience, Attorney Talley is recognized for his exceptional legal representation and assistance to clients in Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yolo, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Butte, and Yuba counties. He specializes in various legal matters, including:

• Handling class action cases related to false advertising, unfair insurance practices, and consumer protection violations.
• Managing whistleblower lawsuits.
• Representing clients in personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from incidents like motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, unsafe property conditions, defective products, medication issues, and preventable accidents.
• Addressing toxic exposure cases and class action claims involving environmental hazards, Roundup exposure, TDF lawsuits, and similar issues.
• Representing individuals affected by injuries from defective medical devices.
• Handling cases involving elder abuse.
• Providing legal assistance for spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.
• Engaging in business litigation.

Mr. Talley has demonstrated remarkable success in complex cases across state and federal courts nationwide. He is highly regarded for his advocacy on behalf of plaintiffs who have suffered undue hardships through no fault of their own. Throughout his legal career, he has established himself as a prominent figure in litigation concerning dangerous pharmaceutical drugs, defective medical devices, and faulty products. His efforts have resulted in the recovery of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients.

Noteworthy accomplishments include his pivotal role in securing a $2.4 billion global settlement against a major hip implant manufacturer and a $240 million nationwide settlement against a manufacturer of malfunctioning cardiac defibrillators. He has also achieved a class action award of $211 million against a prominent automobile manufacturer and a $25 million award against a major online service provider for overcharging subscribers.

Recognized for his professionalism and dedication, Mr. Talley has been honored as a Top Lawyer by Sacramento Magazine from 2015 to 2018, in addition to receiving endorsements from peers and glowing testimonials from satisfied clients. He graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara in 1992 and obtained his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1995. He actively participates in professional associations, including the Sacramento County Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and The State Bar of California. He has also been involved with organizations like the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association, Consumer Attorneys of America, and the Federal Bar Association.