Civil Litigation
Dec. 17, 2013
Overview of cy pres in class actions
The objective of this article and self-study test is to familiarize readers with the cy pres doctrine. Earn MCLE.
In class actions, the cy pres doctrine, also known as "fluid recovery," is an equitable doctrine that is utilized "to ensure that the policies of disgorgement or deterrence are realized." State of California v. Levi Strauss & Co., 41 Cal. 3d 460 (1986).
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