Mar. 4, 2026
Recalibrating equitable jurisdiction in federal court: The 9th Circuit's post-Sonner landscape
Recent 9th Circuit decisions are reshaping how federal courts handle equitable claims in California consumer class actions, creating new strategic choices--and tradeoffs--for defendants deciding whether to remain in federal court.
Recent 9th Circuit decisions have clarified the procedural landscape with respect to jurisdictional issues impacting California consumer class actions. Specifically, these recent decisions have clarified how federal courts may exercise jurisdiction over claims seeking equitable relief in the wake of the 9th Circuit's 2020 decision in Sonner v. Premier Nut...
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