New York S03661 removes restrictions on class actions involving penalties or minimum recovery and allows such actions against governmental entities.

New York S03661 amends the civil practice law and rules to eliminate restrictions on class actions involving penalties or minimum recovery. It also adds language to expressly permit class actions against governmental entities. The bill modifies the criteria for class certification and the procedures for appointing class counsel, ensuring that class actions can proceed without statutory restrictions on penalties or minimum recovery. It also mandates that class members receive notice of any proposed voluntary dismissal, discontinuance, compromise, or settlement.

New York S03661 removes restrictions on class actions involving penalties or minimum recovery and allows such actions against governmental entities.

New York S03661 amends the civil practice law and rules to eliminate restrictions on class actions involving penalties or minimum recovery. It also adds language to expressly permit class actions against governmental entities. The bill modifies the criteria for class certification and the procedures for appointing class counsel, ensuring that class actions can proceed without statutory restrictions on penalties or minimum recovery. It also mandates that class members receive notice of any proposed voluntary dismissal, discontinuance, compromise, or settlement.