Arias v. Superior Court, No. S155965 (June 29, 2009)
Articles Discussing Case:
SUPREME COURT MAKES IT HARDER FOR EMPLOYEES TO FILE CLASS ACTIONS FOR UNFAIR COMPETITION AND PENALTIES UNDER THE STATE’S PRIVATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL ACT.
Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt • August 05, 2009 • Report Link
In Arias v. Superior Court, the California Supreme Court ruled that employees cannot bring "representative actions" against employers for unfair competition unless they satisfy all of the onerous procedural requirements for class action lawsuits. However, the Court also ruled these procedures do not apply to actions initiated under the State's Private Attorneys General Act.
