Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

9th Cir: Amended Opinion in WalMart Case

The Court of Appeals this morning amended its earlier affirmance of class certification in Dukes v. WalMart, but the result is still 2-1 in favor of certification.
Update: Paul Mollica analyzes the changes in this entry at Developments in EEO Law.

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Filed under Title VII, Class action

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

9th Cir: Alaska Longshoreman Entitled to Trial

Court of Appeals reverses Burgess’ summary judgment for vessel owners
The 9th Circuit has reversed Judge Timothy Burgess’ summary judgment for the owners of the cargo vessel, Baranof Trader.  Joseph Abruska had been injured performing longshore work on the Baranof Trader, apparently falling through the guard rails.  Abruska recovered from his employer under the LHWCA, and then […]

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