JUDGE SUBSTITUTION: Unnamed class members, although successful in appeal of settlement approval, not “adverse party” for purposes of substitution on remand… Newman affirmed. [Read more…]
Class action, auto medicals exclusion settlement
CLASS ACTION: “Stymied” objectors to auto medical exclusion class action settlement erroneously denied discovery, remanded for discovery and another fairness hearing… Newman reversed. [Read more…]
State healthcare plan, TPAs, made-whole, class
STATE HEALTHCARE PLAN: TPAs not subject to made-whole laws under subrogation statutes or 3rd-party beneficiary [Read more…]
Appellate mediation, sanctions, motion to dismiss
APPELLATE MEDIATION: Dismissal for failure of Appellants to appear at mediation rather than by counsel denied, MRAP 7(5)(h) [Read more…]
Class certification, “made whole,” 3rd-party admins
CLASS CERTIFICATION: Appeal of Sherlock’s denial of certification on grounds that individual adjudication required as to whether settlement with MVA tortfeasor “made whole” [Read more…]
Supervisory control, mineral reservation/trespass
SUPERVISORY CONTROL of Day denied in mineral reservation/trespass rulings… order. [Read more…]