Esson v. Mercor.io Corporation - Class Action
Summary
NaTavia Esson filed a class action complaint against Mercor.io Corporation in the Northern District of California (Case 3:26-cv-02839) on April 1, 2026. The complaint alleges claims against the AI hiring platform company, filed by attorney Andrew Gunem with a diversity jurisdiction basis. This is an early-stage filing with only the complaint and proposed summons filed.
What changed
NaTavia Esson, represented by attorney Andrew Gunem, filed a class action complaint against Mercor.io Corporation in the Northern District of California on April 1, 2026. Case number 3:26-cv-02839 was assigned, with the case filed in San Francisco under diversity jurisdiction and a nature of suit categorized as Personal Property: Other. The filing fee was $405, and a proposed summons was also filed.\n\nMercor.io Corporation should engage legal counsel immediately to review the complaint allegations, assess the class action exposure, and prepare a responsive pleading within court deadlines. Class members potentially affected by the alleged conduct should monitor the case for class certification proceedings. This is an early-stage filing; the substance of the claims and scope of the proposed class will become clearer as the case develops.
What to do next
- Mercor.io Corporation should retain defense counsel and review the complaint allegations
- Prepare and file an answer or motion to dismiss within court deadlines
- Class members should monitor the docket for class certification notices
Source document (simplified)
Esson v. Mercor.io Corporation
Case Number: 3:26-cv-02839 Location: San Francisco Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Diversity Nature of Suit: Personal Property: Other Date Filed:
April 1, 2026
Last Filing Date:
April 1, 2026
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Recent Filings
| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04-01-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT - Class Action Complaint against Mercor.io Corporation ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-21823594.). Filed by NaTivia Esson. (Gunem, Andrew) |
| 04-01-26 | 2 | Proposed Summons. (Gunem, Andrew) |
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