U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
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Federal appeals court to hold en banc review involving antitrust class action certification
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ordered a rehearing en banc for an antitrust case concerning class action certification numbers that was decided 2-1 earlier this year. -
Federal appeals court rules statutory claims are subject to arbitration agreement
A recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling presents a broad interpretation of arbitration agreements when an employee knowingly waives the right to a judicial forum to resolve statutory claims. -
Ninth Circuit overturns multi-million dollar damages award in PAGA claim
A federal appeals court has reversed a $102 million damages award in a case that alleged faulty wage statement itemization under the California Labor Code and the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). -
Ninth Circuit reverses, remands class certification in Bumble Bee case to district court
A federal appeals court has reversed a district court class action certification, citing questions about the number of uninjured class members, and indicating a higher degree of commonality among plaintiffs should be the standard for other class action proceedings. -
California Trucking Association seeks new hearing in AB 5 case
The California Trucking Association plans to ask for a rehearing before the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, to challenge its recent ruling that the AB 5 law applies to interstate motor carriers. -
Ninth Circuit tosses appeal in case over empty space in Junior Mints boxes
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A federal appeals court will not hear the appeal of class action lawyers who are suing over empty space in movie theater candy. -
FARELLA BRAUN MARTEL LLP: Douglas Young Appointed Special Master in Wit v. United Behavioral Health
Chief Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California has appointed Douglas R. Young to serve as special master in the Wit v. United Behavioral Health class action. -
Ninth Circuit rules for man suing over P.F. Chang's menu; He claims krab means crab
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Some of the highest-ranking judges in the country have decided to let a class action lawsuit brought by a man allegedly confused about whether “krab” means real crab go forward. -
CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Becerra: We’re Ready to Defend California’s Charitable Donation Reporting Requirement Safeguarding Donors from Fraud
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following statement on news that the U.S. Supreme Court will review challenges to California’s charitable donor reporting requirement in Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Becerra and Thomas More Law Center v. Becerra. -
Showdown at SCOTUS likely for key issue in climate change lawsuits
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court decision allowing climate lawsuits to proceed against several major oil companies could be the trigger for U.S. Supreme Court review of using state public nuisance law to drive energy policy. -
Ninth Circuit climate change decision could lead to more litigation if cases allowed to move forward; Decision expected by end of year
As the Ninth Circuit prepares to rule on two cases involving local governments suing oil companies over climate change, legal reform groups are concerned that an onslaught of similar litigation in California could ensue if the appeals court allows the cases to go forward. -
Bayer argues testimony in Roundup case was based on junk science
SAN FRANCISCO – Monsanto, pushing back against a swell of lawsuits from users of its Roundup weed killer, is asking the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse the verdict in Hardeman v. Monsanto. The company argues the district court admitted expert testimony rife with flaws and allowed the jury to put faith into unreliable medical theories. -
Having lost climate change lawsuits, Oakland and San Francisco will plead cases to Ninth Circuit this week
PASADENA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Two potentially precedent-setting hearings Wednesday, Feb. 5 involving Bay Area communities will seek to decide who has jurisdiction, federal or state courts, in appealed lawsuits over allegations that oil companies Chevron and Exxon Mobil Corp. injured plaintiffs by promoting fossil fuel emissions. -
Facebook will pay $550M to settle Illinois photo tag class action brought by Edelson, other firms
Facebook has agreed to pay $550 million to settle one of the first and largest class actions launched under an Illinois biometrics privacy law. -
Ninth Circuit says 'Kids Climate Case' has to seek redress through government or voters, not court
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Jan. 17 turned back a lawsuit filed by a group of youth climate activists suing the federal government over alleged inaction on climate change, saying the court lacks jurisdiction in the matter. -
Bayer ‘encouraged’ by support from DOJ, states in Hardeman appeal
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – Bayer announced last week that at least 16 entities - including trade groups, several states and the federal government - are supporting the company's appeal of a $25 million verdict in favor of plaintiff Edwin Hardeman, who alleged Roundup weedkiller caused his cancer. -
Monsanto appeals verdict in Hardeman Roundup case, cites 'errors relating to causation'
SAN FRANCISCO – Monsanto on Friday filed its opening brief for its appeal of the verdict in its case with plaintiff Edwin Hardeman to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. -
California's senators look to block Trump's nomination to federal bench for a second time
SAN FRANCISCO – A California attorney whose nomination to the federal bench was stymied by the state’s Democratic senators has been given a second chance by President Donald Trump in a move that has garnered support and drawn objections from around the country. -
Attorney: Recent Calif. SC stance on class actions similar to federal courts'
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A Los Angeles-based commercial litigator says that last month's California Supreme Court ruling that helps class action lawyers get their classes certified is consistent with how federal courts handle the same issue. -
Article III Project founder says Feinstein, Harris 'acting disgracefully' by blocking Trump nominee to district court
SAN FRANCISCO – Democrat U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris are continuing to block President Donald Trump’s appointed nominee, Patrick Bumatay, from filling a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California in a move that has sparked much controversy.