We previously reported on this pending cert. petition, which raises questions about due process constraints on the award of punitive damages in state court class action proceedings. The Supreme Court's online docket now indicates that the petition will be considered during the Court's May 2 conference.
April 17, 2014
Cert. petition on class action punitive damages distributed for May 2 conference (Allstate v. Jacobsen)
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Curt Cutting
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Labels: Class Actions, U.S. Supreme Court