Amchem Products, Inc. v. Windsor

4 years ago

Citation521 U.S. 591 (1997) Brief Fact Summary. Plaintiffs sued Defendants for exposure to asbestos. Plaintiffs moved to certify a class action,…

Adickes v. S.H. Kress & Co.

4 years ago

Citation398 U.S. 144 (1970) Brief Fact Summary. Petitioner sued Respondent for conspiracy after she was refused service and then arrested…

Winter v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.

4 years ago

Citation555 U.S. 7 (2008) Brief Fact Summary. Plaintiffs filed a case against Defendant to stop the use of naval sonar…

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes

4 years ago

Citation131 S. Ct. 2541 (2011) Brief Fact Summary. A small group of women sued Defendant, alleging discrimination on the basis…

Taylor v. Sturgell

4 years ago

Citation553 U.S. 880 (2008) Brief Fact Summary. Herrick filed a lawsuit against the FAA, seeking information under FOIA; however, Herrick’s case…

Shady Grove Orthopedic Associates v. Allstate Insurance Co.

4 years ago

Citation559 US 393 (2010) Brief Fact Summary. Plaintiff brought a class action against Defendant for failure to pay interest on overdue benefits.…

Rao v. Era Alaska Airlines

4 years ago

Citation22 F. Supp. 3d 529 (D. Md. 2014) Brief Fact Summary. Maryland Plaintiffs sued Defendants for torts arising out of…

Phillips Petroleum Co. v. Shutts

4 years ago

Citation472 U.S. 797, 105 S. Ct. 2965 (1985) Brief Fact Summary. The class of plaintiffs in a class action suit provided notice to class members that they could…

Oxbow Carbon & Minerals LLC v. Union Pacific R.R. Co.

4 years ago

Citation322 F.R.D. 1 (D.D.C. 2017) Brief Fact Summary. Plaintiffs sued, alleging that Defendants violated antitrust laws. During discovery, Plaintiffs produced documents from 19…

Krupski v. Costa Crociere S.p.A.

4 years ago

Citation560 US 538 (2010) Brief Fact Summary. Plaintiff brought a suit in negligence against Costa Cruise. After the expiration of…