The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005
The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 was the first major piece of legislation passed during the second Bush administration, and was designed to expand federal oversight of major class action cases. It was passed as an effort to reform the tort process, and was lobbied heavily by several business groups. If you are considering filing a class-action suit, it may be important to choose a firm that is familiar with the ramifications of this piece of legislation.
The experienced class action lawyers of Feazell & Tighe, LLP have a history of handling a diverse range of class-action suits. To discuss your case with us, please contact us by calling 877-508-0588.
Impact of the Act
The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 has a number of major impacts on the way the federal government can oversee large class-action suits. Among the major provisions of the act are:
- Allows for increased federal oversight for class actions which effectively cross state lines
- Allows for greater federal governmental scrutiny for class actions which involve amounts of controversy in excess of $5 million
The overall outcome of this was the increase in class actions filed in or moved to the federal courts.
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If you have been hurt by a corporation or other large organization and would like to join with others who have been similarly affected, the class-action attorneys of Feazell & Tighe, LLP may be able to help. Contact us today by calling 877-508-0588 for more information.
