Representative Cases
Class Actions
- Plaintiffs brought a class action on behalf of residents who live in 18 mobile home parks. Plaintiffs alleged they were subjected to uniform unconscionable lease agreements and leasing practices by defendants. Plaintiffs' operative complaint alleged among other causes of action (1) unfair business practices; (2) breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment; (3) breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing; and (4) fraud and deceit. On appeal, plaintiffs contended that the trial court prematurely dismissed their class allegations because their operative complaint adequately pleaded a community of interest with typical class representatives and predominately common questions of law and fact; and that in so doing, the court improperly assessed its action.