Schmidt v. Avco Corp.

The sole issue presented in this case is whether the trial court properly refused to certify this case as a class action. This court holds that the denial of class certification herein did not rise to the level of abuse of discretion and accordingly upholds the rulings of the lower courts.

The law to be applied to this case is not in dispute. It is well-established that a trial judge has broad discretion in determining whether a class action may be maintained. Absent a showing of abuse of discretion, a *313trial court’s determination as to class certification will not be disturbed. See, e.g.,…