The Supreme Court's recent decision in Ford is sure to be framed by some as expanding—perhaps quite significantly—the availability of specific personal jurisdiction under the Due Process Clause. But the decision should not be...more
The Situation: The Sixth Circuit recently affirmed the certification of an issue class in a groundwater pollution case. The court endorsed a "broad" view of Rule 23(c)(4) under which common questions must predominate only...more
4/26/2019
/ Causation ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Contaminated Properties ,
Denial of Certiorari ,
FRCP 23(b)(3) ,
FRCP 23(c)(4) ,
Groundwater ,
Injury-in-Fact ,
Predominance Requirement ,
Property Damage ,
SCOTUS ,
Strict Product Liability