Shuette v. Beazer Homes Holdings Corp.

OPINION

By the Court, Hardesty, J.:

In these consolidated appeals, we determine whether class action certification is appropriate in constructional defect cases. Because single-family residence constructional defect litigation often raises diverse, individualized claims and defenses, we conclude that, generally, the requirements for class action certification cannot be met. Consequently, the district court erred in granting class action certification in this case, and we reverse the judgment.

We also take this opportunity to address other important issues affecting our constructional defect…