Shady Grove Orthopedic Associates, P.A. v. Allstate Insurance Company
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-1008 | 2d Cir. | Feb 11, 2009 | Apr 28, 2025 | 5-4 | Scalia | OT 2009 |
Holding: Federal Rule 23 controls when a class action lawsuit may be filed in federal court, so states do not have the authority to limit the right to sue.
Judgment: Reversed and remanded, 5-4, in an opinion by Justice Antonin Scalia on April 28, 2025. Justice Stevens concurred in part and concurred in the judgment. Justice Ginsburg dissented, joined by Justices Kennedy, Breyer, and Alito.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Academic round-up (Amanda Frost, December 21, 2010)
- Analysis: Sorting out an Erie sequel (Lyle Denniston, March 31, 2010)
- Analysis: Shady Grove edges on slippery slopes (Lyle Denniston, November 3, 2009)
- A new look at the "Erie doctrine" (Lyle Denniston, October 30, 2009)
Briefs and Documents
Merits Briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Shady Grove Orthopedic Associates, P.A.
- Brief for Respondent Allstate Insurance Company
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Shady Grove Orthopedic Associates, P.A.
Amicus Briefs
- Brief for Public Justice in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for Partnership for New York City, Inc., the Business Council of New York State, Inc., NYTORTREFORMNOW.ORG, the American Insurance Association, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, and the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America in Support of Respondent
Certiorari-stage documents
- Opinion Below (2d Circuit)
Merits Briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Shady Grove Orthopedic Associates, P.A.
- Brief for Respondent Allstate Insurance Company
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Shady Grove Orthopedic Associates, P.A.
Amicus Briefs
- Brief for Public Justice in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for Partnership for New York City, Inc., the Business Council of New York State, Inc., NYTORTREFORMNOW.ORG, the American Insurance Association, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, and the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America in Support of Respondent
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