I think we understand that the case is not dismissed just that the Judge dismissed the motion to allow class certification for the plantiffs. Well, what we also understand is that now the plantiffs will have to file individual suits if they proceed against HLA. How many parents can afford to move forward with individual suits after paying $100,000 or more to HLA? Helloooooo, we are not dumb, just realistic. To some people, the Judge dismissing the motion to certify the class action suit is the end of the road of suing HLA.
That is partly true. The plaintiffs named in the case originally may continue with the case. It appears that they are going to settle, but they have the right at any time to say that they want to continue to trial. Denying the motion to certify the class just means that they may not add any more plaintiffs who were not originally named in the complaint. So any other families who have the desire and money to sue HLA will have to file their own individual lawsuits.
Thanks for sharing all your legal wisdom L. It's very helpful. For clarification, it's my understanding that it wasn't the plaintiffs who wanted to settle, it was the lawfirm. They sat for 7 months or so waiting for the judge to make a ruling.
