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discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Boone v. Amazon Services, LLC
E.D. Cal. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
in determining superiority, 2 courts must consider the four factors of rule 23(b)(3).
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Kryzhanovskiy v. Amazon.com Services, Inc.
E.D. Cal. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
in determining superiority, 13 courts must consider the four factors of rule 23(b)(3).
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Vasquez v. Leprino Foods Company
E.D. Cal. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
in determining superiority, 7 courts must consider the four factors of rule 23(b)(3).
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Boone v. Amazon Services, LLC
E.D. Cal. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
in determining superiority, 2 courts must consider the four factors of rule 23(b)(3).
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Kryzhanovskiy v. Amazon.com Services, Inc.
E.D. Cal. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
in determining superiority, 27 courts must consider the four factors of rule 23(b)(3).
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Vasquez v. Leprino Foods Company
E.D. Cal. · 2024 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
in determining superiority, 11 courts must consider the four factors of rule 23(b)(3).
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Gatchalian v. Atlantic Recovery Solutions, LLC
N.D. Cal. · 2023 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
in determining superiority, courts 4 must consider the four factors of rule 23(b)(3).
cited Cited as authority (rule) In re Countrywide Financial Corp. Securities Litigation
C.D. Cal. · 2009 · confidence medium
The Ninth Circuit recognizes that "causation difficulties [do not] necessarily render class certification impossible.” Zinser, amendment on denial of reh’g, 273 F.3d at 1266.
cited Cited "see" Mark Graham v. Farmers Insurance Exchange and Mid-Century Insurance Company
D. Mont. · 2026 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1189 (9th Cir. 2001), opinion amended on denial of reh'g, 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir. 2001).
cited Cited "see" Durham v. Sachs Electric Company
N.D. Cal. · 2021 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. 11 Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186 (9th Cir.), amended by, 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir. 12 2001) (citing Doninger v. Pac.
cited Cited "see" Gunderson v. Alta Devices, Inc.
N.D. Cal. · 2021 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. 4 Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186 (9th Cir. 2001), amended by, 273 F.3d 1266 (9th 5 Cir. 2001) (citing Doninger v. Pac.
cited Cited "see" Durham v. Sachs Electric Company
N.D. Cal. · 2021 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. 16 Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186 (9th Cir.), amended by, 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir. 17 18 2001) (citing Doninger v. Pac.
discussed Cited "see" Cole v. Gene by Gene, Ltd.
D. Alaska · 2017 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Institute, Inc., 253 F.3d 1180, 1190-91 (9th Cir. 2001), amended on denial of rehearing, 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir. 2001) (citing In re N. Dist. of Cal., Dalkon Shield IUD Prod.
cited Cited "see" Just Film, Inc. v. Sam Buono
9th Cir. · 2017 · signal: see · confidence high
P. 23(a); see Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186 (9th Cir.), opinion amended on denial of reh’g, 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir. 2001).
cited Cited "see" Paternostro v. Choice Hotel International Services Corp.
E.D. La. · 2015 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1194-95 (9th Cir.) opinion amended on denial of reh’g, 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001).
cited Cited "see" Daniel F. v. Blue Shield of California
N.D. Cal. · 2014 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Institute, Inc., 253 F.3d 1180, 1186 (9th Cir.2001), amended by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir,2001).
cited Cited "see" Etzelsberger v. Fisker Automotive, Inc.
C.D. Cal. · 2013 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186 (9th Cir.2001), amended by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001).
discussed Cited "see" In re Toyota Motor Corp. Hybrid Brake Marketing
C.D. Cal. · 2013 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 258 F.3d 1180 , 1189, amended by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir. 2001) (when individual issues predominate, “the economy and efficiency of class action treatment are lost and the need for judicial supervision and the risk of confusion are magnified”) (internal quotations omitted); Feinstein v. Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., 535 F.Supp. 595, 603-04 (S.D.N.Y.1982) (finding that when “class members whose tires had performed as warranted would have to be identified and eliminated from the action,” the action “necessarily metastasizes into millions of ind…
cited Cited "see" Gianino v. Alacer Corp.
C.D. Cal. · 2012 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186, amended by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001).
cited Cited "see" Greko v. Diesel U.S.A., Inc.
N.D. Cal. · 2011 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186 (9th Cir.2001) (citations omitted), amended 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001).
cited Cited "see" Nguyen v. Baxter Healthcare Corp.
C.D. Cal. · 2011 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst, Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186 (9th Cir.2001), amended by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001).
cited Cited "see" Jones v. Corbis Corp.
C.D. Cal. · 2011 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186 (9th Cir.2001), amended, by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001); see also Molski v. Gleich, 318 F.3d 937, 947 (9th Cir.2003).
cited Cited "see" Johnson v. General Mills, Inc.
C.D. Cal. · 2011 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accu-fix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186 (9th Cir.2001), amended by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001).
discussed Cited "see" Barnes v. AT & T Pension Benefit Plan-Nonbargained Program
N.D. Cal. · 2010 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1188 (9th Cir.2001), amended by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001); Hanon v. Dataproducts Corp., 976 F.2d 497, 508 (9th Cir.1992). “[District courts are not only at liberty to, but must, perform a rigorous analysis to ensure that the prerequisites of Rule 23 have been satisfied, and this analysis will often, though not always, require looking behind the pleadings to issues overlapping with the merits of the underlying claims.” Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 603 F.3d 571, 594 (9th Cir.2010) (en banc).
cited Cited "see" Lewis v. First American Title Insurance
D. Idaho · 2010 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186, amended, 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001).
cited Cited "see" Alberghetti v. Corbis Corp.
C.D. Cal. · 2010 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186 (9th Cir.2001), amended by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001); see also Molski v. Gleich, 318 F.3d 937, 947 (9th Cir.2003).
cited Cited "see" In re Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Overtime Pay Litigation
N.D. Cal. · 2010 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst, Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1188 (9th Cir.2001), amended by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001); Hanon v. Dataproducts Corp., 976 F.2d 497, 508 (9th Cir.1992).
discussed Cited "see" Californians for Disability Rights, Inc. v. California Department of Transportation (2×)
unknown court · 2008 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Institute, Inc., 253 F.3d 1180, 1186 (9th Cir.2001), amended and superceded on denial of rehearing by Zinser v. Accufix Research Institute, Inc., 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001) (noting that Plaintiff “bears the burden of demonstrating that [he] has met each of the four requirements of Rule 23(a) and at least one of the requirements of Rule 23(b)”).
discussed Cited "see" Dukes v. Wal-Mart, Inc. (2×)
9th Cir. · 2007 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186, amended, 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001).
cited Cited "see" Dukes v. Wal-Mart Store
9th Cir. · 2007 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186, amended, 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir. 2001).
cited Cited "see" In Re Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Overtime Pay Litigation
N.D. Cal. · 2007 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1188 (9th Cir.2001), amended by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001); Hanon v. Dataproducts Corp., 976 F.2d 497, 508 (9th Cir.1992).
cited Cited "see" National Federation of the Blind v. Target Corp.
N.D. Cal. · 2007 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1188 (9th Cir. 2001), amended by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001); Hanon v. Dataproducts Corp., 976 F.2d 497, 508 (9th Cir.1992).
cited Cited "see" Betty Dukes Patricia Surgeson Cleo Page Deborah Gunter Karen Williamson Christine Kwapnoski Edith Arana v. Wal-Mart, Inc., Betty Dukes Patricia Surgeson Cleo Page Deborah Gunter Karen Williamson Christine Kwapnoski Edith Arana v. Wal-Mart, Inc.
9th Cir. · 2007 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186, amended, 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001).
discussed Cited "see" Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores (2×)
9th Cir. · 2007 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186, amended, 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir. 2001).
cited Cited "see" Ellis v. Costco Wholesale Corp.
N.D. Cal. · 2007 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1188 (9th Cir.2001), amended by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001); Hanon v. Dataproducts Corp., 976 F.2d 497, 508 (9th Cir.1992).
discussed Cited "see" Foster v. St. Jude Medical, Inc.
D. Minnesota · 2005 · signal: see · confidence high
This analysis is required, in part, because “the district court must determine whether variations in state law defeat predominance.” Cast ano, 84 F.3d at 750 ; see Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1189 (9th.Cir.2001), amended on denial of rehearing by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001); In re Baycol Prods.
discussed Cited "see" Grosz v. Boeing Co.
9th Cir. · 2005 · signal: see · confidence high
See Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186, amended, 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001) (noting that under Rule 23, the plaintiff must show that all four of the requirements of Rule 23(a) are met and then at least one requirement of Rule 23(b)).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Acosta v. Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage Company
E.D. Cal. · 2019 · signal: see also · confidence low
P. 23(b)(3)(A)–(D); see also Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 26 F.3d 1180 , 1190–92 (9th Cir.), opinion amended on denial of reh’g, 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir. 27 2001). 28 1 In its prior order, the court preliminarily certified the proposed class, finding it 2 initially satisfied the numerosity, commonality, typicality, adequacy, predominance, and 3 superiority requirements of Rule 23(a) and 23(b)(3), albeit with some reservations as stated 4 above.
cited Cited "see, e.g." Huu Nguyen v. Nissan North America, Inc.
9th Cir. · 2019 · signal: see also · confidence low
P. 23(b)(3); see also Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1189 (9th Cir. 2001), as amended, 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir. 2001).
cited Cited "see, e.g." Huu Nguyen v. Nissan North America, Inc.
9th Cir. · 2019 · signal: see also · confidence low
P. 23(b)(3); see also Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1189 (9th Cir. 2001), as amended, 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir. 2001).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Gilbert v. MoneyMutual, LLC
N.D. Cal. · 2016 · signal: see also · confidence low
As the moving parties, Plaintiffs bear the burden of “demonstrating that [they have] met each of the four requirements of Rule 23(a) and at least one of the requirements of Rule 23(b).” Lozano v. AT&T Wireless Servs., Inc., 504 F.3d 718, 724 (9th Cir. 2007); see also Zinser v. Accufix Research Institute, Inc., 253 F.3d 1180, 1186 (9th Cir.), amended 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir. 2001) (trial court must conduct a “rigorous analysis” to determine whether the requirements of Rule 23 have been met).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Moore v. Apple Inc.
N.D. Cal. · 2015 · signal: see also · confidence low
Plans & Trust Funds, — U.S. -, 133 S.Ct. 1184, 1194 , 185 L.Ed.2d 308 (2013) (quoting Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes, 564 U.S. 338 , 131 S.Ct. 2541, 2551 , 180 L.Ed.2d 374 (2011)); see also Mazza, 666 F.3d at 588 (“‘Before certifying a class, the trial court must conduct a ‘rigorous analysis’ to determine whether the party seeking certification has met the prerequisites of Rule 23.’ ” (quoting Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186, amended by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001))).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Morris v. Davita Healthcare Partners, Inc.
D. Colo. · 2015 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1192 (9th Cir.) opinion amended on denial of reh’g, 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001) (“If each class member has to litigate numerous and substantial separate issues to establish his or her right to recover individually, a class action is not ‘superior.’ ”).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." In re Yahoo Mail Litigation
N.D. Cal. · 2015 · signal: see also · confidence low
Plans & Trust Funds, — U.S. -, 133 S.Ct. 1184, 1194 , 185 L.Ed.2d 308 (2013) (quoting Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes, — U.S.-, 131 S.Ct. 2541, 2551 , 180 L.Ed.2d 374 (2011)); see also Mazza, 666 F.3d at 588 (“ ‘Before certifying a class, the trial court must conduct a ‘rigorous analysis’ to determine whether the party seeking certification has met the prerequisites of Rule 23.’ ” (quoting Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186, amended by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001))).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Herskowitz v. Apple, Inc.
N.D. Cal. · 2014 · signal: see also · confidence low
Plans & Trust Funds, — U.S. —, 133 S.Ct. 1184, 1194 , 185 L.Ed.2d 308 (2013) (quoting Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes, — U.S. —, 131 S.Ct. 2541, 2551 , 180 L.Ed.2d 374 (2011)); see also Mazza, 666 F.3d at 588 (“‘Before certifying a class, the trial court must conduct a ‘rigorous analysis’ to determine whether the party seeking certification has met the prerequisites of Rule 23.’ ” (quoting Zinser v. Accufix Research Inst., Inc., 253 F.3d 1180 , 1186, amended by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001))).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Wolph v. Acer America Corp.
N.D. Cal. · 2011 · signal: see also · confidence low
ANALYSIS “Class certifications are governed by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23,” and a plaintiff seeking class certification bears the burden of “demonstrating that he has met each of the four requirements of Rule 23(a) and at least one of the requirements of Rule 23(b).” Lozano v. AT & T Wireless Servs., Inc., 504 F.3d 718, 724 (9th Cir.2007); see also Zinser v. Accufix Research Institute, Inc., 253 F.3d 1180,1186 (9th Cir.), amended 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001) (trial court must conduct a “rigorous analysis” to determine whether the requirements of Rule 23 have been met).
cited Cited "see, e.g." City of St. Petersburg v. Total Containment, Inc.
S.D. Fla. · 2010 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Zinser v. Accufix Research Institute, Inc., 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001); In re Northern Dist. of Cal. Dalkon Shield IUD Products Liab.
cited Cited "see, e.g." Breeden v. Benchmark Lending Group, Inc.
N.D. Cal. · 2005 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Zinser v. Accufix Research Institute, Inc., 253 F.3d 1180, 1190 (9th Cir. 2001) amended by 273 F.3d 1266 .
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Mehl v. Canadian Pacific Railway, Ltd.
D.N.D. · 2005 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See e.g., Zinser v. Accufix Research Institute, 253 F.3d 1180 (9th Cir. 2001) amended and superceded on denial of rehearing by Zinser v. Accufix Research Institute, Inc., 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001)(finding a request for a reserve fund for past and future damages, compensation for future medical treatment, other compensatory and punitive damages, and research into alternative methods for dealing with potential medical problems was injunctive in nature and “merely incidental to the primary claim for money damages”); Barnes v. The American Tobacco Co., 161 F.3d 127, 130-31 (3d Cir.1998); Co…
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Cashman v. Dolce International/Hartford, Inc.
D. Conn. · 2004 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
In re Dennis Greenman Securities Litigation, 829 F.2d 1539, 1545 (11th Cir.1987) (citing cases); see, e.g., Zinser v. Accufix Research Institute, Inc., 253 F.3d 1180, 1193 (9th Cir.2001) (“Rule 23(b)(1)(A) certification requires more, however, than a risk that separate judgments would oblige the opposing party to pay damages to some class members but not to others or to pay them different amounts____Certification under Rule 23(b)(1)(A) is therefore not appropriate in an action for damages.”) (internal quotations and citations omitted), amended by 273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir.2001).
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Robin Zinser, Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated
v.
Accufix Research Institute, Inc., Formerly D.B.A. As Tplc, Inc., and Telectronics Pacing Systems, Now Known as Tplc Holdings, Inc., a Colorado Corporation Pacific Dunlop Limited, and Nucleus Limited Nucleus Limited
99-17073.
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Dec 14, 2001.
273 F.3d 1266

273 F.3d 1266 (9th Cir. 2001)

ROBIN ZINSER, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, Plaintiff-Appellant,
v.
ACCUFIX RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC., formerly d.b.a. as TPLC, INC., and TELECTRONICS PACING SYSTEMS, now known as TPLC HOLDINGS, INC., a Colorado corporation; PACIFIC DUNLOP LIMITED, and NUCLEUS LIMITED; NUCLEUS LIMITED, Defendants-Appellees.

No. 99-17073

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT

Argued and Submitted Oct. 30, 2000.
Filed June 15, 2001.
Amended December 14, 2001,

Elizabeth J. Cabraser, James M. Finberg (argued), Melanie M. Piech, and Scott P. Nealey, Leiff, Cabraser, Hiemann & Bernstein, LLP, San Francisco, California; C. Brooks Cutter, Friedman, Callard, Cutter & Panneton, Sacramento, California; Robert Hollingsworth, Cors & Bassett, Cincinnati, Ohio, for the plaintiff-appellant.

Charles F. Preuss, Thomas J. Pulliam, Jr., and Catherine W. Levin, Preuss, Walker & Shanagher, LLP, San Francisco, California; Charles P. Goodell, Jr. (argued), Richard M. Barnes, and Ian Gallacher, Goodell, Devries, Leech & Gray, LLP, Baltimore, Maryland; John M. LaPlante, Gregory J. Fisher, Edson & LaPlante, Sacramento, California; Patrick S. Coffey, Scott J. Fisher (argued), Gardner, Carton & Douglass, Chicago, Illinois; Robert S. Epstein, Epstein, Englert, Staley & Coffey, San Francisco, California, for defendants-appellees.

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. Garland E. Burrell, Jr., District Judge, Presiding. D.C. No. CV-97-0414-GEB DAD.

Before: Betty B. Fletcher, Diarmuid F. O'Scannlain, and Ronald M. Gould, Circuit Judges.

1

Opinion by Judge GOULD; Dissent by Judge B. FLETCHER.

ORDER

2

The majority opinion filed June 15, 2001, is amended as follows:

3

1) Add the following sentence to the end of the third paragraph of section III. B. 4 (Superiority, Rule 23(b)(3)(D)):

4

Of course, we do not suggest that the causation difficulties necessarily render class certification impossible.

5

Judges O'Scannlain and Gould have voted to deny the petition for rehearing and the petition for rehearing en banc. Judge Fletcher has voted to grant the petition for rehearing and recommended granting the petition for rehearing en banc.

6

The full court was advised of the petition for rehearing en banc. An active judge requested a vote on whether to rehear the matter en banc. The matter failed to receive a majority of the votes of the active judges in favor of en banc consideration. Fed. R. App. P. 35.

7

The petition for rehearing and the petition for rehearing en banc are DENIED.