Supreme Court to Address Class Action Certification Issue on Uninjured Members

On January 24, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition filed by Laboratory Corporation of America concerning the contentious issue of whether judges should certify class actions that include uninjured members. This legal question has previously surfaced in the Court’s docket, most notably in cases like Tyson Foods Inc. v. Bouaphakeo and TransUnion v. Ramirez. However, the Supreme Court’s prior decisions did not address this specific point, leaving the issue unresolved among lower courts. The lack of a definitive ruling has led to inconsistencies in how federal circuits approach the matter, as noted by former U.S. Solicitor General Noel Francisco in a petition on behalf of the Laboratory Corporation of America. The upcoming decision could have significant implications for class action litigations. For more details, refer to the coverage provided by Law.com.