San Diego

Practices

Bar Admissions

  • California

Education

  • JD, Santa Clara University, 1982
    summa cum laude
  • BS, Santa Clara University, 1977
    cum laude

Publications / Presentations

Attorney Bio |
Christopher J. Healey
Partner

600 West Broadway
Suite 2600
San Diego, CA 92101
  • P: 619.699.2491
  • F: 619.645.5328
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Chris Healey practices in complex business litigation, including defense of consumer class action, unfair competition claims and related actions.

Recent Work / Representative Matters

Plaintiff Verdict: Skilled Healthcare Group:

With co-lead counsel, obtained a $677 million verdict against Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. and 22 nursing facilities it operates in California. The post-verdict settlement included a multi-million dollar settlement payment to the class, along with a Court-ordered injunction requiring compliance with California nurse staffing laws.

This case was selected by the Daily Journal as a "Top Plaintiffs' Verdict" for 2010 (read more), and was selected by The Recorder as one of its "Top Verdicts" (read more).

For his participation in this case, Mr. Healey was selected as a "Trial Lawyer of the Year" for 2011 by the Public Justice Foundation.

Memberships

American Bar Association

Business Trial Lawyers Association

San Diego County Bar Association

Recognition

  • Martindale-Hubbell® AV Rating.

    The Best Lawyers in America® - First Year Listed: 2010 - Most Recent Listing: 2012 (Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation).

    Daily Journal - "Top 100 Attorneys" - 2011 - Read more.

    California Lawyer - Attorney of the Year (CLAY) Winner - 2011 (Elder Law) - Read more.

    Co-Counsel for Lavender v. Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc.:

    • Case selected by the Daily Journal as one of the "Top Verdicts of 2010" - Read more.
    • Case selected by The Recorder as one of the "Top Verdicts of 2010" - Read more.
    • For his participation in this case, Mr. Healey selected as a "Trial Lawyer of the Year" by the Public Justice Foundation.
    • Member of the trial team recognozed as "2011 Consumer Attorneys of the Year" by Consumer Attorneys of California.

    San Diego Super Lawyers - Most Recent Listing: 2011 (Class Action/Mass Torts).