Rosario v. Livaditis

Holding that a plaintiff's claim is typical if it arises from the same event or practice giving rise to the claims of other class members and is based on the same legal theory as the class members

In re Drexel Burnham Lambert Group, Inc.

Holding that Shutts did not require opt-out rights in a Rule 23(b)(B) class action because the plaintiffs had already submitted to the district court's jurisdiction by filing bankruptcy claims against the defendant

In re Cavanaugh

Holding that that options traders can satisfy the typicality requirement and serve as a lead plaintiff

De La Fuente v. Stokely-Van Camp, Inc.

Holding that typicality may be satisfied even if there are factual distinctions between claims of named plaintiffs and other class members

Lerwill v. Inflight Motion Pictures, Inc.

Holding that two employees had standing to sue to recover overtime pay as provided under a collective bargaining agreement

Huber v. Casablanca Ind., Inc.

Pirelli Armstrong Tire Corp. Retiree Medical Benefits Trust v. LaBranche & Co., Inc.

Holding that the "experience of a candidate" is "relevant to reaching a determination as to whether a candidate will be capable of adequately protecting the interests of the class"

Greebel v. FTP Software, Inc.

Holding that only named plaintiffs, rather than all parties moving for appointment as lead plaintiff, need comply with the certification requirement

In re Vicuron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Securities Litigation

Finding the amount of the financial loss "the most significant" factor

In re Waste Management, Inc. Securities Litigation

Holding that account manager may serve as lead plaintiff because it demonstrated that it functioned as a single investor

Rule 23 - Class Actions

Holding that, to certify a class, the court must find that "questions of law or fact common to class members predominate over any questions affecting only individual members"

Rule 42 - Consolidation; Separate Trials

Granting court's authority to consolidate related cases or "issue any other orders to avoid unnecessary cost or delay."

Section 78u-4 - Private securities litigation

Granting courts authority to permit discovery if necessary "to preserve evidence or to prevent undue prejudice to" a party

Section 77k - Civil liabilities on account of false registration statement

Holding liable for a false registration statement "every person who was a director of . . . or partner in the issuer" at time of filing

Section 77z-1 - Private securities litigation

Discussing "[t]otal attorneys' fees and expenses" that can be awarded by court