In Re: Safeco Ins. Co. of America, No. 09-8027

In plaintiffs' class action lawsuit against defendant-automobile insurance providers, defendant's petition for permission to appeal is granted and the judgment of the district court granting plaintiff's motion to remand the action to the state court is affirmed where the new claims added by the class certification order relate back to the relevant transaction or occurrence.   

Read In Re: Safeco Ins. Co. of America, No. 09-8027

On Petition for Leave to Appeal

Decided October 22, 2009

Judges

Before:  Ripple, Kanne, and Manion, Circuit Judges

Opinion by Ripple, Circuit Judge