Shady Grove Orthopedic Associates, P.A. v. Allstate Insurance Company
Holding
Federal Rule 23 controls when a class action lawsuit may be filed in federal court, so states do not have the authority to limit the right to sue.
Judgment
Reversed and remanded, 5-4, in an opinion by Antonin Scalia on Mar 31, 2010. Justice Stevens concurred in part and concurred in the judgment. Justice Ginsburg dissented, joined by Justices Kennedy, Breyer, and Alito.
Merits Briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Shady Grove Orthopedic Associates, P.A.
- Brief for Respondent Allstate Insurance Company
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Shady Grove Orthopedic Associates, P.A.
Amicus Briefs
- Brief for Public Justice in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for Partnership for New York City, Inc., the Business Council of New York State, Inc., NYTORTREFORMNOW.ORG, the American Insurance Association, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, and the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America in Support of Respondent
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Recommended Citation: Shady Grove Orthopedic Associates, P.A. v. Allstate Insurance Company, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/shady-grove-orthopedic-associates-p-a-v-allstate-insurance-company/