Robinson v. Metro-North Commuter R.R. Co.

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• holding that district court erred by refusing to bifurcate proceedings and certify the liability stage of Title VII claim for (b)(2) class treatment
• recognizing that notice and opt-out can be afforded (b)(2) class members with respect to non-incidental damage claims
• recognizing that notice and opt-out can be afforded (b)(2) class members with respect to non-incidental damage claims
• recognizing that a district court may certify class under (b)(2) if it finds in its discretion that the positive weight or value of the injunctive relief sought is predominant even though punitive damages are claimed
• noting that \an alternate understanding of the interaction of (b)(3) and (c)(4) to that set forth in Castano has been advanced elsewhere\
• recognizing that a district court may certify class under (b)(2) if it finds in its discretion that the positive weight or value of the injunctive relief sought is predominant even though punitive damages are claimed

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