Amchem Products, Inc. v. Windsor
United States Supreme Court
521 U.S. 591 (1997)
Relevant factsFree
Asbestos manufacturers (defendants) and claimants (plaintiffs) reached a global settlement covering all individuals with potential future asbestos claims who hadn't yet sued, seeking certification under Rule 23(b)(3) for settlement purposes only; the class included both currently injured and merely exposed-but-asymptomatic individuals, and the Third Circuit reversed the district court's certification for failing Rule 23's predominance and adequacy requirements.
IssueFree
Whether the fact that class certification occurs solely for settlement purposes affects whether the certification satisfies Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23.