The Class Action Fairness Act

The Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA) is a law that regulates large group lawsuits, called class actions, by setting rules for when these cases can be moved from state courts to federal courts. Its goal is to promote transparency and fairness, prevent frivolous lawsuits, and ensure that cases involving many claimants are handled in courts that are better equipped and more impartial. CAFA applies to certain class actions with large numbers of parties or substantial amounts of money, establishing clear criteria for jurisdiction to improve oversight and consistency in legal proceedings.