Personal Injury & Torts
Jan. 13, 2007
Two Years on, Class-Action Law Brings Unclear Effects
WASHINGTON - When Congress passed the Class Action Fairness Act two years ago, tort reformers were quick to declare a thumping victory. Finally, they had a law on the books designed to put an end to plaintiff-friendly state courts ruling on cases of enormous economic magnitude.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - When Congress passed the Class Action Fairness Act two years ago, tort reformers were quick to declare a thumping victory. Finally, they had a law on the books designed to put an end to plaintiff-friendly state courts ruling on cases of enormous economic magnitude.
But it is far from clear that forcing more cases into federal cou...
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