Fitzpatrick, Brian T
The Conservative Case for Class Actions
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226659336
- author:
- Fitzpatrick, Brian T
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.62 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Law, Corporate,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Conservative Case for Class Actions by Brian T. Fitzpatrick A conservative argument for class action litigation as a form of private enforcement of the law. In recent years, corporate America and the Supreme Court have challenged the role of class actions in holding businesses accountable. However, Brian T. Fitzpatrick makes a surprising case for their importance from a conservative perspective. He argues that class actions can be seen as a way to enlist the private sector in enforcing laws and preventing corporate wrongdoing. Fitzpatrick's central idea is that conservatives believe markets need rules to thrive, and that class action lawsuits can play a key role in this process. By allowing private enforcement of the law, class actions can reduce the government's role and lower taxes, ultimately leading to more effective solutions. This novel argument offers a fresh perspective on the debate over class actions.
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