Civil Litigation
Dec. 23, 2019
Overturning settlement, 9th Circuit calls for ‘something more’ than mailed notice
A recent ruling is the latest in a series of 9th Circuit cases reflecting a concern that the self-interest of class counsel and representative plaintiffs may “seep its way into” settlement talks, resulting in an agreement that is unfair to the broader class of plaintiffs.
Jordan Elias
Partner
Girard Sharp LLP
Email: jelias@girardsharp.com
Jordan prosecutes antitrust and consumer protection class actions.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' vigorous policing of class action settlements continued on Dec. 11 with a decision vacating a settlement between exotic dancers and a San Francisco strip club management company.
Roes 1-2 v. SFBSC Management, LLC, 2019 DJDAR 11502, is the latest in a series of 9th Circuit cases reflecting...
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