New York A01379 removes restrictions on class actions involving penalties or minimum recovery and allows such actions against governmental entities.

New York A01379 amends the civil practice law and rules to eliminate restrictions on class actions involving a penalty or minimum recovery. It also adds language expressly permitting class actions against governmental entities. The bill modifies the criteria for class certification, ensuring that class actions involving governmental parties or operations are not considered inferior methods for adjudication. It also outlines procedures for voluntary dismissals, discontinuances, compromises, or settlements of class actions, including notice requirements and court approval processes.

New York A01379 removes restrictions on class actions involving penalties or minimum recovery and allows such actions against governmental entities.

New York A01379 amends the civil practice law and rules to eliminate restrictions on class actions involving a penalty or minimum recovery. It also adds language expressly permitting class actions against governmental entities. The bill modifies the criteria for class certification, ensuring that class actions involving governmental parties or operations are not considered inferior methods for adjudication. It also outlines procedures for voluntary dismissals, discontinuances, compromises, or settlements of class actions, including notice requirements and court approval processes.