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predominance requirement in Indiana

9 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Arnold v. Dirrimgreen
indctapp · 1979 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2005
2 sentences

2005One of the earlier ones, Arnold v. Dirrim, 398 N.E.2d 426, 436 (1979), trams. not sought, described the requirement as depending "on whether the claims of the class members derive from a common nucleus of operative facts." But then, after identifying the "essence of the class members' claims," it found that the common nucleus of common facts "would be largely the same for all class members." Id.

2005One of the earlier ones, Arnold v. Dirrim, 398 N.E.2d 426, 436 (1979), trams. not sought, described the requirement as depending "on whether the claims of the class members derive from a common nucleus of operative facts." But then, after identifying the "essence of the class members' claims," it found that the common nucleus of common facts "would be largely the same for all class members." Id.

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7-Eleven, Inc. v. Bowensgreen
indctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Only the third element of subsection (B) is relevant in this case; that element is: “(3) the court finds that the questions of law or fact common to the *1165 members of the class predominate over any questions affecting only individual members.... ” Ind. Trial Rule 23(B)(3). 4 The requirements of typicality, predominance, and adequacy of representation are of particular importance in this case. [14] “Typicality may be satisfied through the existence of the same legal theory of the plaintiffs’ claims and defenses; typicality may be satisfied even if there are factual distinctions between the c

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Rose v. Denmangreen
indctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Only the third element of subsection (B) is relevant in this case; that element is: “(3) the court finds that the questions of law or fact common to the *1165 members of the class predominate over any questions affecting only individual members.... ” Ind. Trial Rule 23(B)(3). 4 The requirements of typicality, predominance, and adequacy of representation are of particular importance in this case. [14] “Typicality may be satisfied through the existence of the same legal theory of the plaintiffs’ claims and defenses; typicality may be satisfied even if there are factual distinctions between the c

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County of Monroe v. Priceline.Com, Inc.green
flsd · 2010 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Neither side explicitly raises this as an issue on appeal, although Farno says that "no Indiana case has based denial of class certification on superiority alone, and 'the conclusion that common issues of law and fact predominate ... strongly militates in favor of a class action as a superior means of litigating th[e] case.' " Farno’s Br. at 39-40 (quoting County of Monroe, Fla. v. Priceline.com, Inc., 265 F.R.D. 659, 671-72 (S.D.Fla.2010)). 13 .

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Northern Indiana Public Service Co. v. Bolkagreen
indctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Bolka, 693 N.E.2d at 616-17, 620 ; Connerwood Healthcare, Inc., 683 N.E.2d at 1326 ; Skalbania, 443 N.E.2d at 363 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Indiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Associated Medical Networks, Ltd. v. Lewis green
ind · 2005
2 sentences

2020The court’s conclusion is plainly correct: “[t]he proposed class is bound together by a mutual interest in resolving common questions” regarding the emanation of odors from the landfill “more than it is divided by individual interests” or variances in the specific measure of damages from those emanations, and the resolution of those questions “would significantly advance the litigation.” Id. at 686 .

2015Id. [41] -The trial court concluded that because “Bowman and the class members’ claims all derive from a common nucleus,” the predominance requirement was satisfied.

32006–2020
Connerwood Healthcare, Inc. v. Estate of Herron green
indctapp · 1997
2 sentences

2004The crux of the complaint was that Connerwood's negligence caused injury to Herron, the deceased, and other residents. 683 N.E.2d at 18325 . *1206 Upon appeal, this court held that the predominance requirement of TR. 23(B)8) was satisfied because the action arose from common operative facts. and that both state and federal courts had approved of class action treatment for mass torts such as a food poisoning.

2004The crux of the complaint was that Connerwood's negligence caused injury to Herron, the deceased, and other residents. 683 N.E.2d at 18325 . *1206 Upon appeal, this court held that the predominance requirement of TR. 23(B)8) was satisfied because the action arose from common operative facts. and that both state and federal courts had approved of class action treatment for mass torts such as a food poisoning.

22003–2004
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Bailey green
indctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2005In each case, it is evident from this court's analysis and holding that the common course of conduct could establish a main issue with respect to the case, such as the negli-genee of the party.. .. [While a common nucleus of operative facts may satisfy the predominance requirement, such is not necessarily so. | The court indicated its agreement with the assertion that "just because the claims may arise from 'a common nucleus of operative facts' does not mean that the common claims necessarily predominate." Id. at 1204 .

12005–2005
Associated Medical Networks, Ltd. v. Lewis green
indctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2004Id. at 286 .

12004–2004
Skalbania v. Simmons green
indctapp · 1982
1 sentence

2003See Bolka, 693 N.E.2d at 616-17, 620 ; Connerwood Healthcare, Inc., 683 N.E.2d at 1326 ; Skalbania, 443 N.E.2d at 363 .

12003–2003
Kramer v. Scientific Control Corp. green
paed · 1975
1 sentence

1979See: Kramer v. Scientific Control Corp. (E.D.Pa.1975), 67 F.R.D. 98 ; Morris v. Buchard (S.D.N.Y.1971), 51 F.R.D. 530 .

11979–1979
Morris v. Burchard green
nysd · 1971
1 sentence

1979See: Kramer v. Scientific Control Corp. (E.D.Pa.1975), 67 F.R.D. 98 ; Morris v. Buchard (S.D.N.Y.1971), 51 F.R.D. 530 .

11979–1979

Where else courts name it

OH 80 (1987–2025) TX 77 (2000–2024) AR 32 (1997–2024) CA 29 (1989–2026) LA 21 (1997–2024) IL 20 (2006–2025) NJ 17 (1997–2020) AL 16 (1996–2014) FL 14 (2005–2026) WV 10 (2010–2022) MO 10 (2007–2024) CO 9 (2009–2024) MA 9 (1999–2016) IN 9 (1979–2020) KY 8 (2019–2025) NY 8 (1980–2010) IA 7 (2005–2024) CT 7 (2003–2018) WA 6 (2010–2021) GA 6 (2007–2020) NM 6 (2004–2018) OR 6 (1995–2026) RI 5 (1999–2003) PA 5 (1999–2023) NC 5 (2012–2022) OK 4 (2003–2022) MD 4 (1995–2020) ME 4 (2000–2023) MN 2 (2002–2009) TN 2 (2022–2024) NH 2 (2007–2012)

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