U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Jan. 10, 2015
9th Circuit wrestles with standard of when cases can be removed to federal court
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals clarified a key question of when class actions can be removed to federal court, ruling employers must provide evidence based on "reasonable assumptions" to prove claims are worth more than $5 million.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals clarified a key question of when class actions can be removed to federal court, ruling employers must provide evidence based on "reasonable assumptions" to prove the claims are worth more than $5 million.
Both opinions arose from wage and hour claims.
Employees who file such cases in state court often see the defendants try to remove it to fe...
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