After Further Review, The Ruling in the District Court Stands | Practical Law
In the National Football League (NFL) concussion case, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a district court order certifying the class and approving the class action settlement. The Third Circuit held that the class satisfied the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 23 and the law of the circuit, and that the district court did not abuse its discretion in finding the settlement fair, reasonable, and adequate.