Frying the Certification: Fourth Circuit Turns Up the Heat, Reversing Class Certification Decision for Bojangles Shift Managers In Wage Suit
By EsqSocial Corporation 23/12/24
Class Certification Recipe Needs More Flavor: The Fourth Circuit tossed out a class certification order for Bojangles’ shift managers, citing a high level of generality in identifying common policies and overly broad class definitions as insufficient under Rule 23. The court’s message? For a class action to pass the Rule 23 taste test, you need a well-seasoned mix of precise common policies and narrow class definitions. Bon appétit!...
By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP