Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

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While this is not a proper use for this forum, I wanted to try and help a fellow attorney. A quick Google search found this entry:

Abusive Class Action

American Home Shield of Texas, Inc., et al. v. Kortz

No. 01-99-00380-CV

Supreme Court of Texas

NCLC argued that the trial judge erred in certifying a class of almost 250,000 plaintiffs alleging violations of the Texas Deceptive Practices Trade Act where none of the class members provided allegations or evidence of ripeness, reliance, causation or actual damages.

Amicus brief filed in support of petition for review filed 4/16/01. Case removed from the Court's active docket to allow the parties to proceed with settlement negotiations 10/8/01. Final fairness hearing of proposed settlement scheduled for 8/19/02. Joint motion to dismiss filed 9/25/02. Joint motion to grant petition for review and dismiss as moot granted 1/30/03.

There may be other actions, but you can start with this and look for others citing it.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.