High court uphold dismissal of asbestos class action. (U.S. Supreme Court): An article from: Trial

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From the supplier: The US Supreme Court rejected a proposed settlement that attempted to clear court dockets of asbestos injury claims because it failed to meet the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 23 requirement of common issues. The Court felt the objectives of plaintiffs currently suffering injuries and of plaintiffs with future potential injuries were in conflict. Therefore, it supported the Third Circuit's decision not to certify the class-action suit.

Citation Details
Title: High court uphold dismissal of asbestos class action. (U.S. Supreme Court)
Author: Julie Gannon Shoop
Publication:Trial (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 1997
Publisher: Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Volume: 33 Issue: n8 Page: 69(1)

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