Chris Comer sues Texas Education Agency

[Slimething]

This is just a nit pick since it technically wasn't a class action suit, but it was on behalf of multiple plaintiffs.

No, it's not. Multiple plaintiffs can exist in any action. For a case to become a class-action, a judge has to agree that negligent behavor effected a large number of people similarly. In the US, there's also a claim threshold for damages. Kitzmiller couldn't have been made a class-action but the plaintiffs did not believe it was necessary as they were not seeking a huge award and proving that the First Amendment had been violated once is enough. You don't need to prove that the Constitution has been abridged many times for the Court to grant you relief.

That's really not germane to this case anyway, Alan. What's your point? Do you believe that the ACLU should only take class-action suits? Class action suits are usually taken by attorneys who want to strike it rich as they're usually paid a designated percentage of the award. It's a damned good thing the ACLU comes to the aid of the little guy, otherwise they wouldn't be effective.

 

[UnrepentantSinner]

No, it's not.

That's what I said.

That's really not germane to this case anyway, Alan.

Who are you talking to?

 

[Slimething]

That's what I said.

I was referring to your statement that the statement you quoted was a nit pick.

Who are you talking to?

Damn, that's right! It's been so long since we communicated that I forgot that your subtitle "Alan Smithee" is not your name. IIRC, it's one of those theatrical names placed where no one knows the name of that contributor...or something like that. Sorry.

 

[UnrepentantSinner]

I was referring to your statement that the statement you quoted was a nit pick.

The nit pick comment was a concession on my part that I wasn't really objecting to your main point about The ACLU and class-action cases, I was merely noting that Kitzmiller was a multil-plaintiff case.

 

[Slimething]

Thanks, US. I've gotta say that, when I need cheering up, all I have to do is read that decision. With any luck, Comer will knock TX down too.