U.S. Supreme Court
Dec. 17, 2014
Justices: Defendants don't have to prove value when removing cases to federal court
The U.S. Supreme Court resolved a key uncertainty for defendants in mass torts on Monday, finding that defendants don't have to prove the value of cases when seeking to transfer them from state to federal courts.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The U.S. Supreme Court resolved a key uncertainty for defendants in mass torts on Monday, finding in a 5-4 ruling that defendants don't have to prove the value of cases when seeking to transfer them from state to federal courts under the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005.
"It's a great decision for defendants," said Christopher Chorba, co-partner in charge of Gibson, Dunn & Crutch...
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