JD Supra

Motion for Class Certification Denied: Plaintiff Who Released ERISA Claims Deemed Unfit to Lead Class

Can a former employee serve as a class representative for ERISA claims when she has signed a general release agreement and has waived her right to participate in class actions? According to a recent ...
The Tribune-Democrat

Court filing disputes reasoning behind Martella's removal from pharmacy benefit manager's network

An emergency motion for an injunction filed on behalf of 500 Martella's Pharmacy customers in a class-action lawsuit disputes ...
JD Supra

Affirmative “Motion To Deny Class Certification” Granted Due To Conflicting State Consumer Protection Laws

Amy Coe filed a putative class action against Philips Oral Healthcare, Inc. (“Philips”), alleging that several of the defendant’s vibrating toothbrushes were defective and failed to perform as ...
Law

Court of Appeals Holds Class Certification Should Be Denied on Certification Motion and Not a Motion To Dismiss

What is remarkable about 'Maddicks' is that the Court of Appeals and a panel of the First Department mustered only bare majorities to reach this unremarkable conclusion. Richard J. Schager Jr. The ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Public defenders argue motion for class action falls short

FAYETTEVILLE — A federal lawsuit against a district judge in Benton County for failing to appoint lawyers for defendants at first appearance hearings should not be granted class action status, ...