Type:Notice
Citation:90 FR 1127
Reading Time:about a minute or two
The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a new policy statement allowing private parties to file class action complaints with the Commission. This policy clarifies that such complaints are permitted and may be evaluated using the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure when applicable. The policy aims to provide guidance to shippers and other third parties and can be accessed online.
Simple Explanation
The Federal Maritime Commission has a new rule that says people can join together in big groups, called class actions, to complain about certain things, and this rule is like a helpful guide on how they can do it using existing legal steps.