Pella Corporation v. Saltzman

Issue: (1) Whether a court may certify an “issue” class under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(b)(3) to adjudicate discrete issues that will not establish liability for any claim; (2) whether a court may certify an “issue” class under Rule 23(b)(2) to adjudicate discrete issues that will not result in final declaratory relief; and (3) whether a court may certify a nationwide class under Rule 23(b)(2) to pursue state-law claims without analyzing the underlying state laws to determine that they are consistent.

Briefs and Documents

Certiorari-stage documents

• Opinion below (7th circuit)
• Petition for certiorari
• Brief in opposition
• Petitioners' reply
• Amicus brief of the National Association of Home Builders et al.
• Amicus brief of the Product Liability Advisory Council, Inc.
• Amicus brief of the Defense Bar