The U.S. Supreme Court took up a case back in January that promised to beat back a rising tide of class actions swamping corporate defendants. After oral arguments Tuesday, it seems that at least some of the justices have some regrets. https://t.co/VIR0HOzC4Q
The US Supreme Court’s decision to review a case involving allegations of heavy metals in baby food has the potential to address issues surrounding plaintiffs’ forum shopping in consumer litigation over allegedly defective products. https://t.co/su5Qh2CVKf
The court is hearing arguments this morning in a case about Labcorp check-in kiosks, which a group argues disadvantage the blind, and whether a federal court can certify a class action for a class that includes people who didn't suffer any injury.
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently hearing several cases that could reshape class action litigation. One case involves allegations that Whole Foods sold baby food containing heavy metals, which plaintiffs claim caused autism. The court is also considering whether class action lawsuits can be certified when they include members who have not suffered any injury, a question raised in a case concerning Labcorp check-in kiosks that allegedly disadvantage blind individuals. These cases address broader issues such as plaintiffs’ forum shopping in consumer product litigation and the certification standards for class actions. The court’s deliberations come amid concerns about the increasing number of class actions targeting corporate defendants, with some justices reportedly expressing reservations after oral arguments.