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California Supreme Court

Nov. 25, 2015

Jurisdiction key in state high court feud

California's future in mass tort litigation is under scrutiny as the state Supreme Court considers whether and to what extent out-of-state plaintiffs can join California residents in claims against a corporate defendant.

By Kevin Lee
Daily Journal Staff Writer

California's future in mass tort litigation is under scrutiny as the state Supreme Court considers whether and to what extent out-of-state plaintiffs can join California residents in claims against a corporate defendant.

A group of 659 individuals alleged they were adversely affected by ingesting Plavix, a drug that prevents blood clots, according to an opinion from the 1st District Court of Appe...

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