A spate of recent decisions from the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia illustrates that while putative class action plaintiffs must strictly comply with the requirements for class certification and courts’...more
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia recently decided a class certification matter that suggests trial courts must undertake a closer examination of the requirements for certifying class actions in West Virginia...more
Plaintiffs seeking class action treatment in West Virginia state court may find a less hospitable environment in the wake of a recent decision. In State ex rel. Surnaik Holdings of WV, LLC v. Bedell, the Supreme Court of...more