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typicality requirement in Pennsylvania

22 Pennsylvania opinions name it 8 courts 1981–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Ablin, Inc. v. Bell Tel. Co. of Pa.green
pasuperct · 1981 · cited in 4 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1982–1987
2 sentences

1987Ablin, Inc. v. Bell Telephone Co. of Pennsylvania, 291 Pa. Superior Ct. 40 , 435 A.2d 208 (1981).

1987Ablin, Inc. v. Bell Telephone Co. of Pennsylvania, 291 Pa. Superior Ct. 40 , 435 A.2d 208 (1981).

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D'AMELIO v. Blue Cross of Lehigh Valleygreen
pa · 1985 · cited in 3 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1996–2013
2 sentences

2013The purpose of the typicality requirement is “to determine whether the class representatives’ overall position on the common issues is sufficiently aligned with that of the absent class members to ensure that [his/her] pursuit of [his/her] own interest will advance those of the proposed class members.” D' Amelio v. Blue Cross of Lehigh Valley, 500 A.2d 1137, 1146 (Pa. Super. 1985). 40) While the class representatives’ claims have to arise out of the “same course of conduct and involve the same legal theories as those of other members of the class,” they do not have to be identical.

2011The purpose of the typicality requirement is to ensure that "the class representative's overall position on the common issues is sufficiently aligned with that of the absent class members to ensure that her pursuit of her own interests will advance those of the proposed class members." *31 D'Amelio, 500 A.2d at 1146 ; Baldassari, 808 A.2d at 193 .

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Samuel-Bassett v. Kia Motors America, Inc.green
pa · 2011 · cited in 2 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2013–2016
2 sentences

2016The purpose of the typicality requirement is to ensure that the class representative’s overall position on the common issues is sufficiently aligned with that of the absent class members to ensure that her pursuit of her own interests will advance those of the proposed class members. ____________________________________________ 6 Our conclusion on commonality provides sufficient grounds to affirm the trial court’s order. - 11 - J-A33026-15 Samuel-Bassett, 34 A.3d at 30 (internal quotation marks omitted) (emphasis added).

2013Kia, 34 A.3d at 31 .

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Clark v. PFIZER INC.green
pasuperct · 2010 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017“The purpose of the typicality inquiry is to determine whether the class representative’s overall position on the common issues is sufficiently aligned with that of the absent class members to ensure that her pursuit of her own interests will advance those of the proposed class members.” Clark, 990 A.2d at 24-25 (citation omitted).

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DiLucido v. Terminix International, Inc.green
pasuperct · 1996 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Certification Memo., 9/17/04, at 13-14 (citing DiLucido v. Terminix Int'l Inc., 450 Pa.Super. 393 , 676 A.2d 1237, 1242 (1996)).

2011Certification Memo., 9/17/04, at 13-14 (citing DiLucido v. Terminix Int'l Inc., 450 Pa.Super. 393 , 676 A.2d 1237, 1242 (1996)).

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Weismer v. Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp.green
pasuperct · 1992 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010“While the existence of individual questions of fact is not necessarily fatal, it is essential that there be a predominance of common issues, shared by all the class members, which can be justly resolved in a single proceeding.” Weismer v. Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp., 419 Pa.Super. 403 , 615 A.2d 428, 431 (1992) (emphasis in original). ¶ 15 The typicality requirement is similar to the requirements of commonality and the adequacy of representation.

2010“While the existence of individual questions of fact is not necessarily fatal, it is essential that there be a predominance of common issues, shared by all the class members, which can be justly resolved in a single proceeding.” Weismer v. Beech-Nut Nutrition Corp., 419 Pa.Super. 403 , 615 A.2d 428, 431 (1992) (emphasis in original). ¶ 15 The typicality requirement is similar to the requirements of commonality and the adequacy of representation.

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Cribb v. United Health Clubs Inc.green
pa · 1984 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Typicality The purpose of the typicality requirement is to “determine whether the class representative’s overall position on the common issues is sufficiently aligned with that of the absent class members to ensure that her pursuit of her own interests will advance those of the proposed class members.” Cribb v. United Health Clubs Inc., 336 Pa. Super. 479, 483 , 485 A.2d 1182, 1185 (1984).

2003Typicality The purpose of the typicality requirement is to “determine whether the class representative’s overall position on the common issues is sufficiently aligned with that of the absent class members to ensure that her pursuit of her own interests will advance those of the proposed class members.” Cribb v. United Health Clubs Inc., 336 Pa. Super. 479, 483 , 485 A.2d 1182, 1185 (1984).

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Kelly v. County of Alleghenygreen
pa · 1988 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Further, the Superior Court said that class actions are appropriate for “the aggregation of small claims which otherwise could not be litigated in individual actions.” Kelly v. Allegheny County, 519 Pa. 213, 223 , 546 A.2d 608, 612-13 (1988).

2002Further, the Superior Court said that class actions are appropriate for “the aggregation of small claims which otherwise could not be litigated in individual actions.” Kelly v. Allegheny County, 519 Pa. 213, 223 , 546 A.2d 608, 612-13 (1988).

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Dunn v. ALLEGHENY CTY. PROP. ASSESSMENTgreen
pacommwct · 2002 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002“This requires that the class representatives’ overall position on the com mon issues [be] sufficiently aligned with that of the absent class members to ensure that pursuit of [those] interests will advance those of the proposed class members.” Dunn v. Allegheny County Property Assessment Appeals, 794 A.2d 416, 424 (Pa. Commw. 2002), quoting Cook v. Highland Water and Sewer Authority, 108 Pa. Commw. at 234 n.8, 530 A.2d at 505 n.8. (emphasis added) Since this court has determined that the commonality requirement has not been met, it must follow that the typicality requirement has also not been

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Johnson v. Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parolegreen
pacommwct · 1996 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002DiLucido, 676 A.2d at 1242. ¶ 71 Our review of the record reflects that Crawley failed to demonstrate on the record that her claims were typical of the class.

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Maywalt v. Parker & Parsley Petroleum Co.green
nysd · 1993 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Makers Antitrust Litig., 169 F.R.D. 493 (S.D.N.Y. 1996) (certifying class and subclasses where named plaintiffs had invested only in 60 of the 1,659 securities at issue); Maywalt v. Parker & Parsley Petroleum Co., 147 F.R.D. 51, 56 (S.D.N.Y. 1993) (“to satisfy the typicality requirement, it is not necessary for the named plaintiffs to have invested in all of the investment vehicles”). .

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LUITWEILER v. Northchester Corp.green
pa · 1974 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983Luitweiler v. Northchester Corp., 456 Pa. 530 , 319 A.2d 899, 902 (1974).

1983Luitweiler v. Northchester Corp., 456 Pa. 530 , 319 A.2d 899, 902 (1974).

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ABC Sewer Cleaning Co. v. Bell of Pennsylvaniagreen
pasuperct · 1981 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982ABC Sewer Cleaning Company v. Bell of Pennsylvania, 293 Pa. Super. 219 , 438 A.2d 616, 620 (1981); Ablin, Inc. v. Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania, 291 Pa. Super. 40, 50 , 435 A.2d 208, 213 (1981); Adamson v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, L.C.B., 49 Pa. Commw. 54 , 410 A.2d 392 (1980).

1982ABC Sewer Cleaning Company v. Bell of Pennsylvania, 293 Pa. Super. 219 , 438 A.2d 616, 620 (1981); Ablin, Inc. v. Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania, 291 Pa. Super. 40, 50 , 435 A.2d 208, 213 (1981); Adamson v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, L.C.B., 49 Pa. Commw. 54 , 410 A.2d 392 (1980).

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Alessandro v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurancegreen
pasuperct · 1978 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981As we stated in Allesandro v. State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Company, 259 Pa.Super. 571, 580 , 393 A.2d 973, 977 (1978), [rev’d in part, on other grounds 487 Pa. 274 , 409 A.2d 347 (1979)], “a person cannot litigate claims of a class of which he is not a member.” Since Ablin is not a national subscriber, and since the interests of national subscribers are not aligned with Ablin’s, we hold that Ablin has failed to satisfy Pa.R.C.P. 1702(3) with respect to its proposed class consisting of both national and local subscribers.

1981As we stated in Allesandro v. State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Company, 259 Pa.Super. 571, 580 , 393 A.2d 973, 977 (1978), [rev’d in part, on other grounds 487 Pa. 274 , 409 A.2d 347 (1979)], “a person cannot litigate claims of a class of which he is not a member.” Since Ablin is not a national subscriber, and since the interests of national subscribers are not aligned with Ablin’s, we hold that Ablin has failed to satisfy Pa.R.C.P. 1702(3) with respect to its proposed class consisting of both national and local subscribers.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Cook v. Highland Water & S. Auth. green
pacommwct · 1987
2 sentences

2005The trial court further found that since typicality is closely akin to the commonality requirement, see Cook v. Highland Water and Sewer Auth., 108 Pa. Cmwlth. 222, 530 A.2d 499 (1987), it logically followed that the typicality requirement was likewise not met.

2002“This requires that the class representatives’ overall position on the com mon issues [be] sufficiently aligned with that of the absent class members to ensure that pursuit of [those] interests will advance those of the proposed class members.” Dunn v. Allegheny County Property Assessment Appeals, 794 A.2d 416, 424 (Pa. Commw. 2002), quoting Cook v. Highland Water and Sewer Authority, 108 Pa. Commw. at 234 n.8, 530 A.2d at 505 n.8. (emphasis added) Since this court has determined that the commonality requirement has not been met, it must follow that the typicality requirement has also not been

22002–2005
Keppley v. School District of Twin Valley green
pacommwct · 2005
2 sentences

2022Finally, Licensees contend that they met the remaining prerequisite, i.e., that a class action will provide for a fair and efficient method for the adjudication of the controversy10 because (1) the County’s members which can be justly resolved in a single proceeding.” Id. (quotations omitted; emphasis in original). 8 The typicality requirement requires a representative party to show that his overall position on the common issues is sufficiently aligned with that of the absent class members to ensure that his pursuit of his interests will advance those of the proposed class.

2022Keppley, 866 A.2d at 1174 . 9 A representative party’s attorney must be able to “fairly and adequately assert and protect the interests of the class under the criteria set forth in [PA.R.CIV.P. 1709].” PA.R.CIV.P. 1702(4).

12022–2022
Baldassari v. Suburban Cable TV Co., Inc. green
pasuperct · 2002
2 sentences

2011The purpose of the typicality requirement is to ensure that “the class representative’s overall position on the common issues is sufficiently aligned with that of the absent class members to ensure that her pursuit of her own interests will advance those of the proposed class members.” D’Amelio, 500 A.2d at 1146 ; Baldassari, 808 A.2d at 193 .

2011The purpose of the typicality requirement is to ensure that "the class representative's overall position on the common issues is sufficiently aligned with that of the absent class members to ensure that her pursuit of her own interests will advance those of the proposed class members." *31 D'Amelio, 500 A.2d at 1146 ; Baldassari, 808 A.2d at 193 .

12011–2011
Janicik v. Prudential Insurance Co. of America green
pasuperct · 1982
2 sentences

2010Janicik, 451 A.2d at 457 .

2010“The purpose of the typicality inquiry is to determine whether the class representative’s overall position on the common issues is sufficiently aligned with that of the absent class members to ensure that her pursuit of her own interests will advance those of *25 the proposed class members.” Id.

12010–2010
General Telephone Co. of the Northwest, Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2007In commenting on the typicality requirement, the United States Supreme Court in General Telephone Company of the Northwest, Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 446 U.S. 318, 330 , 100 S.Ct. 1698 , 64 L.Ed.2d 319 (1980) observed: “The typicality requirement is said to limit the class claims to those fairly encompassed by the named plaintiffs’ claims.

2007In commenting on the typicality requirement, the United States Supreme Court in General Telephone Company of the Northwest, Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 446 U.S. 318, 330 , 100 S.Ct. 1698 , 64 L.Ed.2d 319 (1980) observed: “The typicality requirement is said to limit the class claims to those fairly encompassed by the named plaintiffs’ claims.

12007–2007
Reilly v. Gould, Inc. green
pamd · 1997
1 sentence

2005Reilly, 965 F.Supp. 588 .

12005–2005
In re Nasdaq Market-Makers Antitrust Litigation green
nysd · 1996
1 sentence

2001Makers Antitrust Litig., 169 F.R.D. 493 (S.D.N.Y. 1996) (certifying class and subclasses where named plaintiffs had invested only in 60 of the 1,659 securities at issue); Maywalt v. Parker & Parsley Petroleum Co., 147 F.R.D. 51, 56 (S.D.N.Y. 1993) (“to satisfy the typicality requirement, it is not necessary for the named plaintiffs to have invested in all of the investment vehicles”). .

12001–2001
Hayes v. Motorists Mutual Insurance green
pa · 1987
1 sentence

2000Hayes , 370 Pa. Super, at 610, 537 A.2d at 334 .

12000–2000
Hedges Enterprises, Inc. v. Continental Group, Inc. green
paed · 1979
1 sentence

1989As with the requirement of Rule 23(a)(2), [1702(2)] the representative plaintiffs claims must be similar enough to permit the Court to conclude that the representative party will adequately represent the interests of the class and that there are no antagonistic or adverse interests between the representative plaintiff and the proposed class [citations omitted] * * * * * While it is generally recognized that the typicality requirement of Rule 23(a)(3) [1703(3) ] and the adequacy requirement of Rule 23(a)(4) [1702(4)] ‘represent a two-pronged approach intended to insure that the claims of the cl

11989–1989
Samuels v. SMOCK green
pacommwct · 1980
1 sentence

1984Id.

11984–1984
Adamson v. Commonwealth green
pacommwct · 1980
2 sentences

1982ABC Sewer Cleaning Company v. Bell of Pennsylvania, 293 Pa. Super. 219 , 438 A.2d 616, 620 (1981); Ablin, Inc. v. Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania, 291 Pa. Super. 40, 50 , 435 A.2d 208, 213 (1981); Adamson v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, L.C.B., 49 Pa. Commw. 54 , 410 A.2d 392 (1980).

1982ABC Sewer Cleaning Company v. Bell of Pennsylvania, 293 Pa. Super. 219 , 438 A.2d 616, 620 (1981); Ablin, Inc. v. Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania, 291 Pa. Super. 40, 50 , 435 A.2d 208, 213 (1981); Adamson v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, L.C.B., 49 Pa. Commw. 54 , 410 A.2d 392 (1980).

11982–1982
Alessandro v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance green
pa · 1979
2 sentences

1981As we stated in Allesandro v. State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Company, 259 Pa.Super. 571, 580 , 393 A.2d 973, 977 (1978), [rev’d in part, on other grounds 487 Pa. 274 , 409 A.2d 347 (1979)], “a person cannot litigate claims of a class of which he is not a member.” Since Ablin is not a national subscriber, and since the interests of national subscribers are not aligned with Ablin’s, we hold that Ablin has failed to satisfy Pa.R.C.P. 1702(3) with respect to its proposed class consisting of both national and local subscribers.

1981As we stated in Allesandro v. State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Company, 259 Pa.Super. 571, 580 , 393 A.2d 973, 977 (1978), [rev’d in part, on other grounds 487 Pa. 274 , 409 A.2d 347 (1979)], “a person cannot litigate claims of a class of which he is not a member.” Since Ablin is not a national subscriber, and since the interests of national subscribers are not aligned with Ablin’s, we hold that Ablin has failed to satisfy Pa.R.C.P. 1702(3) with respect to its proposed class consisting of both national and local subscribers.

11981–1981

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