CAFA Clause Samples
The CAFA clause refers to provisions related to the Class Action Fairness Act, which governs the jurisdiction and procedures for class action lawsuits in federal courts. Typically, this clause outlines the parties' obligations regarding notification, removal, or handling of class actions that may fall under CAFA's scope, such as ensuring timely notice to federal authorities or specifying the process for transferring cases to federal court. Its core function is to ensure compliance with federal requirements for class actions, thereby reducing jurisdictional disputes and promoting uniformity in the handling of large, multi-state class action cases.
CAFA. This Settlement shall be administered as if governed by 28 U.S.C. § 1715. The Settlement Administrator to provide the notice to government officials under that statute but in no event shall the Final Approval hearing take place prior to the provision of effective notices and the expiration of statutory time. The Final Approval Order shall make a finding that 28 U.S.C. § 1715 was fully complied with.
CAFA. The Administrator shall timely send the notices required by 28 U.S.C. § 1715 no more than ten (10) calendar days after Plaintiffs file the motion seeking a Preliminary Approval Order.
CAFA. The Court finds that the noticed requirements set forth in the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, 28 U.S.C. § 1715, to the extent application to the Action, have been satisfied.
CAFA. “CAFA” means the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, 28 U.S.C. §§ 1715(a)-(d).
CAFA. Pursuant to the Class Action Fairness Act, 29 U.S.C. § 1711, et seq., a 18 separate notice of the Settlement (“CAFA Notice”) was provided to the Attorneys General for 19 each of the states in which a Class Member resides, the Attorney General of the United States, 20 and the United States Secretary of Labor. All requirements of the Class Action Fairness Act 21 (“CAFA”), 29 U.S.C. § 1711, et seq., have been met, and Defendants have fulfilled their 22 obligations under CAFA.
CAFA. Pursuant to the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (the “Act” or “CAFA”), 28 U.S.C. §§ 1715, et seq., within ten (10) days after filing of the motion of Plaintiff and the Additional Class Representatives for preliminary approval, the Administrator shall send written notice of the Settlement to the Attorney General of the United States and appropriate state departments of insurance and state attorneys general. The Parties agree that the foregoing notices will satisfy the obligations of such Act.
CAFA. ShareBuilders shall submit all materials required to be sent to appropriate federal and state officials pursuant to the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, 28 U.S.C. § 1715, and notify the Court that CAFA compliance has been accomplished.
CAFA. Pursuant to the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, 28 U.S.C. §§ 1715, et seq., within ten days after filing of Representative Plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary approval, Defendant shall send written notice of the Settlement to the Attorney General of the United States, appropriate state departments of insurance, and any other appropriate government agencies. The Parties agree that the foregoing notices will satisfy the obligations of such Act. The Parties understand and agree that the requisite CAFA notices were previously sent on June 4, 2021, by Rust Consulting in compliance with the Act within 10 days of the Representative Plaintiffs’ first motion for preliminary approval, which was filed on May 27, 2021.