Category Overview
Class Action Lawsuits
State Ratings
| State Name | Class Action Lawsuits Grade |
|---|---|
| Alabama | A |
| Alaska | F |
| Arizona | A |
| Arkansas | A |
| California | D |
| Colorado | D |
| Connecticut | A |
| Delaware | D |
| Florida | A |
| Georgia | A |
| Hawaii | D |
| Idaho | D |
| Illinois | D |
| Indiana | D |
| Iowa | A |
| Kansas | D |
| Kentucky | A |
| Louisiana | A |
| Maine | F |
| Maryland | F |
| Massachusetts | D |
| Michigan | D |
| Minnesota | D |
| Mississippi | |
| Missouri | D |
| Montana | A |
| Nebraska | F |
| Nevada | F |
| New Hampshire | D |
| New Jersey | D |
| New Mexico | D |
| New York | D |
| North Carolina | D |
| North Dakota | A |
| Ohio | A |
| Oklahoma | A |
| Oregon | D |
| Pennsylvania | D |
| Rhode Island | F |
| South Carolina | F |
| South Dakota | F |
| Tennessee | A |
| Texas | A |
| Utah | D |
| Vermont | D |
| Virginia | |
| Washington | D |
| West Virginia | D |
| Wisconsin | F |
| Wyoming | D |
Category Description
Once a judge decides that a class action can move forward as a class, defendants are often encouraged to settle whether or not the lawsuits have merit. The possibility of losing thousands of claims is a huge risk. It is essential to ensure that the class action mechanism is not abused.
1 Factor
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Is there a right to appeal class certification (interlocutory appeal)?
Why does this matter?
Once a judge decides that a class action can move forward as a class, defendants are often encouraged to settle whether or not the lawsuits have merit. The possibility of losing thousands of claims is a huge risk. Certifying a class has great impact on a case, so it is important to allow the appeal of that decision.