Legal Opinion
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. v. Diamond
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided June 11, 2014No. 3D12-2829PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLogue, J.
We have for review a trial order certifying a class action against Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (“Distributor”). In analyzing whether common issues will predominate over individual issues, the trial court used an outdated definition of unfair trade practices. When the updated definition is used, common issues will not predominate. We accordingly reverse and remand.
*1093BACKGROUND
A. Distributor.
Distributor is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Porsche A.G. (“Porsche”). Porsche is the German company that designs and manufactures Porsche vehicles for worldwide distribution. Distributor, the exclusive…
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