Civil Litigation,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Jul. 29, 2019
9th Circuit revives class action against Nissan
In a case with ramifications for class action certification cases across California, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Northern District Court decision and allowed class certification to a group of Nissan car owners who allege Nissan sold them vehicles with a defective clutch.
In a case with ramifications for class action certification matters across California, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel reversed a Northern District Court decision and allowed class certification to a group of Nissan car owners who allege the automaker sold them vehicles with a defective clutch.
This case is particularly important for class counsel who are seeking certification using a "benefit of the bargain" damages ca...
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