Class Actions
16 groups with Illinois opinions1905–2026
- Class; Action; Commonality256 opinions · 1967–2026Affirming dismissal of class action as improper collateral attack · Predominance test settling entire class controversy · Class action requirements and pleading standards
- Certification; Class; Action200 opinions · 1986–2026Trial court discretion in class certification decisions · Analyzing class certification and causation under the act · Preventing mootness when class certification is pending
- Rule; Class; Typicality184 opinions · 1987–2026Requirement for issues to be properly argued under rule 341 · Determining injunctive relief under rule 307(a)(1) · Defining the purpose of rule 137
- Settlement; Fairness; Class175 opinions · 1978–2026Entitlement to reasonable attorney's fees from common fund · Reviewing settlement offer rejection and fee awards · Reviewing trial court's finding of settlement's weight
- Payment; Act167 opinions · 1905–2026Reviewing court's authority beyond certified question · Voluntary payment doctrine barring recovery of overpayments · Defining negotiable instrument and standards of review
- Damages; Medical monitoring; Class133 opinions · 1978–2026Defining material element and substantial factor in causation · Anticipating injury when attention is distracted · Determining identity of causes of action by facts giving rise to relief
- Notice; Certification129 opinions · 1976–2026Limiting scope of rule 431(b) and Zehr questioning · Requirements for legal representation in court proceedings · Rejecting formal notice when actual notice is present
- Class certification; Certification rule; Predominance119 opinions · 1983–2025Persuasive authority regarding class certification in Illinois · Class status acquisition upon certification · Determining factors for class certification
- Settlement; Compromise; Object93 opinions · 1981–2026Plain error doctrine focusing on fairness and integrity · Scope and effect of general releases of claims · Looking beyond judgment to give it just effect
- Settlement; Class; Approval82 opinions · 1970–2026Commission approval of settlement agreement as a decision · Analyzing fluid recovery mechanism for class actions · Determining requisite approval for agency settlement agreements
- Class; Adequacy; Representative71 opinions · 1982–2025Defining the purpose and objectives of discovery · Adequacy of class representation despite individual defenses · Determining adequacy of class representative and notice
- Defense; Adversarial; Tactical57 opinions · 1987–2026Weakening adversarial process by raising new theories on appeal · Assessing joint representation and defense strategy · Strategy-based defense choices not supporting ineffective assistance claim
- Compensation; Incentive; Labor29 opinions · 1977–2025Scrutinizing time records for reasonable expenditure of time · Determining just compensation based on highest and best use · Delineating compensable time for related and unrelated claims
- Royalty; Gas; Market11 opinions · 1993–2020Interpreting statutory formulas for vehicle repurchase price · Awarding profit difference for gas sold before misrepresentation
- Telecommunications; Breach contract; Qualifying breach6 opinions · 1978–2023Affirming judgment on breach of contract claims · Allowing all claims and defenses in one action
- Collective action; Flsa; Certification5 opinions · 2010–2026Reclassifying plaintiffs as tier 1 jrs members · Rejecting opt-in and opt-out interpretations of statute
Counts are Illinois courts’ opinions citing pages in each group (an opinion citing two issues counts in both).
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