Eliminates restriction on class actions involving penalties or minimum recovery; permits class actions against governmental entities.

This bill amends the civil practice law and rules to eliminate the restriction 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 appointing class counsel, allowing the court to consider the work done by counsel, their experience, knowledge of applicable law, and resources committed to representing the class.

Eliminates restriction on class actions involving penalties or minimum recovery; permits class actions against governmental entities.

This bill amends the civil practice law and rules to eliminate the restriction 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 appointing class counsel, allowing the court to consider the work done by counsel, their experience, knowledge of applicable law, and resources committed to representing the class.