Hubler Chevrolet, Inc. v. General Motors Corp.
United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
193 F.R.D. 574 (2000)
Relevant factsFree
A group of Indiana GM dealers (plaintiffs) sued General Motors (GM) (defendant) under the Indiana Deceptive Franchise Practices Act, alleging GM converted a fund earmarked for regional advertising to national advertising instead, seeking injunctive relief and money damages. The plaintiffs sought to certify a class of all 258 GM dealers in the state under Rule 23(b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3).
IssueFree
Whether certification of a class is proper for a large group of plaintiffs seeking money damages and equitable relief from a single defendant.