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The Impermissible “Fail-Safe” Class under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23

By Jackson Lewis P.C. on January 23, 2017
Posted in Class Actions, Fail-safe

The Supreme Court, in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes, 131 S. Ct. 2541 (2011), set a high standard for class certification under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23 (“Rule 23”).  Under Rule 23(a), the party seeking certification must demonstrate that: (1) the class is so numerous that joinder of all members is impracticable; (2)…

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