The Northern District of California recently renewed hope in a minor league baseball player class action wage dispute by granting the plaintiffs class certification after they narrowed the class. The court had previously denied class certification in July 2016, finding that the experiences of the class members varied too widely to satisfy Rule 23. The original class certification motion sought to certify “classes consisting of ‘[a]ll persons who under a Minor League ... Keep Reading »
State Law Prohibiting Class Actions Does Not Preclude Court From Maintaining Certification and Approving Settlement Agreement
The Sixth Circuit recently affirmed approval of a class action settlement agreement, holding that “a post-settlement change in the law does not alter the binding nature of the parties' settlement agreement, nor does it violate Rule 23 . . . or the Rules Enabling Act.” The plaintiffs brought a class action against their former employers, alleging violations of the Kentucky Wage and Hour Act (KWHA). After the district court certified a class, the parties reached a ... Keep Reading »