Diversity Jurisdiction in Class Action Lawsuits
Since the passage of the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, class action lawsuits may be taken to federal courts. This provision was passed in the law to reduce the number of lawsuits occurring in areas that were perceived to be “friendlier” to class action litigation. Known as diversity jurisdiction, this allows the federal government to provide a neutral ground for cases to be heard.
If you believe that you might be part of a larger group that has been the victim of another party’s negligent, malicious, or fraudulent actions, we may be able to help. Contact the class action attorneys of Feazell & Tighe, LLP, at 877-508-0588 for more information regarding class action lawsuit procedures.
Grounds for Diversity Jurisdiction
Many people filing a class action lawsuit may attempt to find a jurisdiction that can help their case. This assistance can come in the form of agreeable local or state laws or an encouraging judicial history. However, diversity jurisdiction removes any possibility of favor from one particular location over another. The following are considered the grounds for using diversity jurisdiction:
- US citizens are in a lawsuit against a foreign party, people or country
- Cases in which any defendants and any plaintiffs do not share state residence
- Class action lawsuits that show minimal diversity
Minimal diversity occurs when any of the plaintiffs in the case are from a different state than any of the defendants.
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If you have been injured because of a negligent party and have information that may build a larger, class action suit against them, we may be able to help. To learn more about the class action process, contact the class action lawyers of Feazell & Tighe, LLP, by calling 877-508-0588.
