Willis v. Big Lots, Inc.

Published on:
November 7, 2017

Court:

U.S. Court of Appeals (Sixth Circuit)

Amicus Issue:

Whether the lower court misapplied Rule 23(b)’s predominance requirement by depriving defendants of the opportunity under Halliburton II to rebut Basic’s presumption of reliance, and by failing to analyze plaintiffs’ proposed damages model in accordance with Comcast.

Counsel of Record:

Latham & Watkins LLP

Jeff G. Hammel

Douglas K. Yatter

Melissa Arbus Sherry

Marcy C. Priedeman

Other Amici:

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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