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.

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Is there a right to appeal class certification (interlocutory appeal)?

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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.

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Is there a right to appeal class certification (interlocutory appeal)?

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