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As society becomes increasingly litigious, and as plaintiff attorneys market their services more aggressively, class action litigation is posing a rapidly growing threat to businesses in all sectors.

Class Action Blog
December 3, 2019

Eighth Circuit Declares CAFA Removal Was Timely and The Amount in Controversy Allegations Were Not Speculative

Mark Pirozzi and others sued Massage Envy for allegedly violating the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA) by using advertisements which failed to disclose that each one hour massage session included ten minutes for consulting with the therapist, undressing and dressing. The first and amended complaints failed to clearly state the amount in controversy on the face of the complaint.