Simmermon v. Dryvit Systems, Inc.

Nationwide class action suits, which seek redress for victims of defective products, consumer fraud, environmental torts, and other wrongs, are now part of the modern legal landscape. Such actions, however, pose particular challenges to our system of federalism. The central issue in this case is whether, pursuant to the Full Faith and Credit Clause, a New Jersey court must give preclusive effect to a nationwide class action consumer fraud settlement in Tennessee and dismiss an ongoing individual action in this state that involves the same defendant and same subject matter covered in the…