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superiority analysis in New Jersey

9 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 2003–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Jersey 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
Saldana v. City of Camdengreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1991 · cited in 4 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2003–2020
2 sentences

2007More specifically, in Iliadis , we identified as important to the superiority analysis a consideration of the “class members’ ‘lack of financial wherewithal.’ ” Id. at 115 , 922 A.2d 710 (quoting Saldana v. City of Camden, 252 N.J.Super. 188, 200 , 599 A.2d 582 (App.Div.1991)).

2007More specifically, in Iliadis , we identified as important to the superiority analysis a consideration of the “class members’ ‘lack of financial wherewithal.’ ” Id. at 115 , 922 A.2d 710 (quoting Saldana v. City of Camden, 252 N.J.Super. 188, 200 , 599 A.2d 582 (App.Div.1991)).

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In Re Gonzalezgreen
nj · 2007 · cited in 6 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2007–2020
2 sentences

2011A superiority analysis "necessarily implies a comparison with alternative procedures, and mandates assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of using the class-action device in relation to other methods of litigation." Iliadis, supra, 191 N.J. at 114 , *474 922 A. 2d 710 (internal citations and quotations omitted) (citing In re Cadillac, 93 N.J. 412, 436 , 461 A. 2d 736 (1983)).

2009The superiority requirement "demands (1) an informed consideration of alternative methods of adjudication of each issue, (2) a comparison of the fairness to all whose interests may be involved between such alternative methods and a class action, and (3) a comparison of the efficiency of adjudication of each method." Iliadis, supra, 191 N.J. at 114-15 , 922 A. 2d 710 .

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In Re the Cadillac V8-6-4 Class Actiongreen
nj · 2004 · cited in 5 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2003–2021
2 sentences

2011A superiority analysis "necessarily implies a comparison with alternative procedures, and mandates assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of using the class-action device in relation to other methods of litigation." Iliadis, supra, 191 N.J. at 114 , *474 922 A. 2d 710 (internal citations and quotations omitted) (citing In re Cadillac, 93 N.J. 412, 436 , 461 A. 2d 736 (1983)).

2011A superiority analysis "necessarily implies a comparison with alternative procedures, and mandates assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of using the class-action device in relation to other methods of litigation." Iliadis, supra, 191 N.J. at 114 , *474 922 A. 2d 710 (internal citations and quotations omitted) (citing In re Cadillac, 93 N.J. 412, 436 , 461 A. 2d 736 (1983)).

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International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 68 Welfare Fund v. Merck & Co.green
nj · 2007 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021One factor that should be considered in a fairness determination is “whether any one individual who has suffered a wrong will have the financial wherewithal or incentive to prosecute a claim that might cost more than its worth.” Ibid.; accord Int’l Union of Operating Eng’rs Local No. 68 Welfare Fund v. Merck & Co., Inc., 192 N.J. 372, 384 (2007) (“[I]n Iliadis, we identified as important to the superiority analysis a consideration of the class members’ lack of financial wherewithal.

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Loc. Baking Prod. v. Kosher Bagel.green
njsuperctappdiv · 2011 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Superiority Analysis of the superiority requirement "necessarily implies a comparison with alternative procedures, and mandates assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of using the class[]action device in relation to other methods of litigation." Local Baking Prods., Inc. v. Kosher Bagel Munch, Inc., 421 N.J.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Iliadis v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. green
nj · 2007
2 sentences

2011A superiority analysis "necessarily implies a comparison with alternative procedures, and mandates assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of using the class-action device in relation to other methods of litigation." Iliadis, supra, 191 N.J. at 114 , *474 922 A. 2d 710 (internal citations and quotations omitted) (citing In re Cadillac, 93 N.J. 412, 436 , 461 A. 2d 736 (1983)).

2009The superiority requirement "demands (1) an informed consideration of alternative methods of adjudication of each issue, (2) a comparison of the fairness to all whose interests may be involved between such alternative methods and a class action, and (3) a comparison of the efficiency of adjudication of each method." Iliadis, supra, 191 N.J. at 114-15 , 922 A. 2d 710 .

32007–2011
UNITED CONS. FIN. SER. v. Carbo green
njsuperctappdiv · 2009
2 sentences

2011In Carbo , we considered whether the superiority requirement is fulfilled when "the common, typical and predominant claim of the class members is a statutory violation for which a statutory civil penalty will be awarded. . . ." Id. at 308 , 982 A. 2d 7 .

2011In Carbo , we considered whether the superiority requirement is fulfilled when "the common, typical and predominant claim of the class members is a statutory violation for which a statutory civil penalty will be awarded. . . ." Id. at 308 , 982 A. 2d 7 .

12011–2011
Varacallo v. Mass. Mut. Life Ins. Co. green
njsuperctappdiv · 2000
2 sentences

2007In Iliadis, supra, we also referred, in part, to the significance of plaintiffs having “nominal” claims, 191 N.J. at 115 , 922 A.2d 710 (citing Varacallo, supra, 332 N.J.Super. at 52 , 752 A2d 807 ), and to the role of class actions as an “equalizing mechanism” between adversaries of vastly different resources, id. at 115 , 922 A.2d 710 , as a part of the considerations that bear on the superiority analysis.

2007In Iliadis, supra, we also referred, in part, to the significance of plaintiffs having “nominal” claims, 191 N.J. at 115 , 922 A.2d 710 (citing Varacallo, supra, 332 N.J.Super. at 52 , 752 A2d 807 ), and to the role of class actions as an “equalizing mechanism” between adversaries of vastly different resources, id. at 115 , 922 A.2d 710 , as a part of the considerations that bear on the superiority analysis.

12007–2007
Kronisch v. Howard Savings Inst. green
njsuperctappdiv · 1976
2 sentences

2003In re Cadillac, supra ., 93 N.J. at 436 , 461 A. 2d 736 , (relying on Katz v. Carte Blanche Corp., 496 F. 2d 747 (3d Cir.1974), cert. den. 419 U.S. 885 , 95 S.Ct. 152 , 42 L.Ed. 2d 125 (1974), and Kronisch v. Howard Savings Inst., 143 N.J.Super. 423 , 363 A. 2d 376 , (App.Div.1976)); Saldana v. City of Camden, supra., 252 N.J.Super. at 200 , 599 A. 2d 582 , This is a remedy which plaintiffs could request, if their claim survives a motion to dismiss under Missouri law.

2003In re Cadillac, supra ., 93 N.J. at 436 , 461 A. 2d 736 , (relying on Katz v. Carte Blanche Corp., 496 F. 2d 747 (3d Cir.1974), cert. den. 419 U.S. 885 , 95 S.Ct. 152 , 42 L.Ed. 2d 125 (1974), and Kronisch v. Howard Savings Inst., 143 N.J.Super. 423 , 363 A. 2d 376 , (App.Div.1976)); Saldana v. City of Camden, supra., 252 N.J.Super. at 200 , 599 A. 2d 582 , This is a remedy which plaintiffs could request, if their claim survives a motion to dismiss under Missouri law.

12003–2003
Reuben J. Katz, on Behalf of Himself and All Others Similarly Situated v. Carte Blanche Corporation green
ca3 · 1974
1 sentence

2003In re Cadillac, supra ., 93 N.J. at 436 , 461 A. 2d 736 , (relying on Katz v. Carte Blanche Corp., 496 F. 2d 747 (3d Cir.1974), cert. den. 419 U.S. 885 , 95 S.Ct. 152 , 42 L.Ed. 2d 125 (1974), and Kronisch v. Howard Savings Inst., 143 N.J.Super. 423 , 363 A. 2d 376 , (App.Div.1976)); Saldana v. City of Camden, supra., 252 N.J.Super. at 200 , 599 A. 2d 582 , This is a remedy which plaintiffs could request, if their claim survives a motion to dismiss under Missouri law.

12003–2003
Swank v. Rodriguez green
scotus · 1974
1 sentence

2003In re Cadillac, supra ., 93 N.J. at 436 , 461 A. 2d 736 , (relying on Katz v. Carte Blanche Corp., 496 F. 2d 747 (3d Cir.1974), cert. den. 419 U.S. 885 , 95 S.Ct. 152 , 42 L.Ed. 2d 125 (1974), and Kronisch v. Howard Savings Inst., 143 N.J.Super. 423 , 363 A. 2d 376 , (App.Div.1976)); Saldana v. City of Camden, supra., 252 N.J.Super. at 200 , 599 A. 2d 582 , This is a remedy which plaintiffs could request, if their claim survives a motion to dismiss under Missouri law.

12003–2003
McLain v. Woodside green
· 1913
1 sentence

2003In re Cadillac, supra ., 93 N.J. at 436 , 461 A. 2d 736 , (relying on Katz v. Carte Blanche Corp., 496 F. 2d 747 (3d Cir.1974), cert. den. 419 U.S. 885 , 95 S.Ct. 152 , 42 L.Ed. 2d 125 (1974), and Kronisch v. Howard Savings Inst., 143 N.J.Super. 423 , 363 A. 2d 376 , (App.Div.1976)); Saldana v. City of Camden, supra., 252 N.J.Super. at 200 , 599 A. 2d 582 , This is a remedy which plaintiffs could request, if their claim survives a motion to dismiss under Missouri law.

12003–2003

Where else courts name it

AR 21 (2002–2024) OH 17 (1998–2022) NJ 9 (2003–2021) TX 8 (1972–2019) MO 6 (2006–2021) CA 6 (1988–2024) NY 6 (1980–2023) AL 5 (1922–2007) FL 4 (2011–2018) WA 3 (2003–2018) GA 3 (2007–2026) NM 2 (2007–2013) AZ 2 (1968–2002) WV 2 (2010–2010) MI 2 (2024–2025)

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