Class Actions and Mass Torts Answer Book 2015

Class Actions and Mass Torts Answer Book 2015 provides a comprehensive overview of the current law regulating when and where, and if, class actions can be brought in state and federal courts. Walking through the process from initiation of the case to filing an appeal, Class Actions and Mass Torts Answer Book 2015 provides a detailed analysis of such areas as: • Class action prerequisites• Injunctive relief and damages classes• Absent class members• Discovery issues• Class certification hearings and procedures• Trial of a class action• Remedies, damages and fees, and• Settlement Class Actions and Mass Torts Answer Book 2015 describes the additional issues that arise in multi-jurisdictional class actions and helps you understand the complex statute of limitations questions that are raised in cases with large numbers of plaintiffs. In addition, this new title describes the unique ethical and estoppel issues that can occur in these cases, the detailed removal provisions under CAFA and the unique procedural concerns that arise in mass tort cases. Class Actions and Mass Torts Answer Book 2015 provides hundreds of case citations, including all the major federal Circuit Court cases and many district court and state cases.