U.S. Supreme Court
Feb. 25, 2010
High Court Facilitates Removal of Class Actions to Federal Court
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. justices made it easier for companies to remove lawsuits to federal court, which are often perceived as being more friendly to defendants' interests.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow to California plaintiffs' lawyers Tuesday by making it harder to file suit against big companies in state courts, which are often perceived as more plaintiff-friendly than federal courts.
The case changes the class action landscape in California because defendants will have less trouble removing cases to f...
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