China Agritech, Inc. v. Resh

Decided June 11, 2018. Ruth Bader Ginsburg delivered the opinion of the Court.

Docket 17-432 · 584 U.S. 732 (2018) · Cited 228 times

Holding

Upon denial of class certification, a putative class member may not, in lieu of promptly joining an existing suit or promptly filing an individual action, commence a class action anew beyond the time allowed by the applicable statute of limitations.

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How the Justices voted

Decided 9–0.

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Precedents cited

Supreme Court decisions this opinion relies on, ordered by how often it cites each. Cases in our collection link through; others are named.

• American Pipe & Construction Co. v. Utah · 414 U.S. 538 (1974)
• Crown, Cork & Seal Co. v. Parker · 462 U.S. 345 (1983)
• Shady Grove Orthopedic Associates, P.A. v. Allstate Insurance Co. · 559 U.S. 393 (2010)
• Smith v. Bayer Corp. · 564 U.S. 299 (2011)
• McQuiggin v. Perkins · 569 U.S. 383 (2013)
• Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes · 564 U.S. 338 (2011)
• United States v. Detroit Timber & Lumber Co. · 200 U.S. 321 (1906)

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