The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and the US Chamber of Commerce have submitted an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court. This action supports Meta's request for a certiorari review of a decision by the Ninth Circuit, which certified a class of plaintiffs who placed ads through the Meta Ad Manager. The organizations argue that this decision contradicts federal law and fosters a litigious environment detrimental to American businesses and the national economy.
The brief highlights a concerning trend where standards for certifying plaintiff classes in federal court are becoming increasingly lenient. It argues that improper class actions exert "hydraulic pressure for defendants to settle, even if the plaintiffs’ claims lack merit." The CCIA and US Chamber urge the Supreme Court to address this case to reinforce rigorous scrutiny in class-action certifications as mandated by federal law.
Stephanie Joyce, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at CCIA, stated: “Improper and inflated class actions siphon resources away from growth, innovation, and enhancing the consumer experience. The American economy needs the Court to bring rationality back to class certification analysis.”
CCIA frequently provides amicus support in cases involving improperly certified class actions that could threaten the digital services industry's health.
