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Personal Injury & Torts

Nov. 5, 2010

Justices Debate Prop. 64's Reach

The California Supreme Court appeared likely to fend off the latest challenge to consumer class actions brought in the wake of a 2004 ballot initiative aimed at curbing frivolous lawsuits.


By Laura Ernde


Daily Journal Staff Writer


The state Supreme Court appeared likely to fend off the latest challenge to consumer class actions brought in the wake of a 2004 ballot initiative aimed at curbing frivolous lawsuits.


Approved by the voters in 2004, Proposition 64 said consumers can't sue to enforce the Unfair Competition Law unless they can show they were actually harmed and lost money or property due to unfair business practices....

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