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California Supreme Court Expands Scope of Consumer Class Actions

January 2011

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California Supreme Court Expands Scope of Consumer Class Actions

January 2011

The California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited opinion in Kwikset Corporation et al. v. Superior Court, S171845 on January 27, 2011. The Kwikset opinion breathes new life into consumer class actions thought dead after voters approved an initiative in 2004 designed to limit frivolous lawsuits against businesses. It also creates a framework which may prevent a defendant from winning such a case short of trial.  Read more…

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