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California Courts of Appeal

Jul. 15, 2011

Ruling clears path for plaintiffs trying to skirt Concepcion

A new state appellate court ruling appears to give plaintiffs a way around April's U.S. Supreme Court ruling in AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion, which allowed businesses to avoid class actions.


By Laura Ernde


Daily Journal Staff Writer


There may be life after Concepcion for plaintiffs trying to enforce wage-and-hour laws.


A new state appellate court ruling appears to give plaintiffs a way around April's U.S. Supreme Court decision in AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion, which allow businesses to avoid class actions through the use of mandatory arbitration clauses and class-action waivers.


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