What role do dispositive motions play in class action litigation? When and why would plaintiffs or defendants file dispositive motions? What strategic considerations exist for filing dispositive motions? What effects do dispositive motions have on individual and class claims? When and how should courts handle dispositive motions?
Various dispositive motions are routinely filed in class action litigation, before and after class certification. Frequently, however, courts decline to rule on dispositive motions until after class certification.
