United States Parole Commission v. Geraghty
United States Supreme Court
445 U.S. 388 (1980)
Relevant factsFree
Geraghty, denied parole twice, sued challenging federal parole guidelines and sought class certification on behalf of all federal prisoners eligible for parole, but the district court denied certification and granted summary judgment to the Parole Commission; Geraghty was released from prison while his appeal was pending, and the court of appeals held his release did not moot the case, reversing the certification denial.
IssueFree
Whether the expiration of a named plaintiff's claim in a class action suit renders the entire suit moot.