California Federal Court Provides Insight On The Viability Of Class Waivers In The Era Of COVID-19

Seyfarth Synopsis: In a recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the Court examined the viability of class action waivers in the face of claims that the defendants’ negligence led to an outbreak of COVID-19. Ultimately holding that the class waivers previously signed by the plaintiffs were enforceable, the Court’s analysis gives some hope to employers that class action waivers signed by employees may be enforceable even against claims involving...
By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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