The article discusses the California Supreme Court's decision to review the Leeper v. Shipt, Inc. case, which confirmed that all PAGA claims encompass both individual and representative claims. This ruling prevents plaintiffs from evading arbitration by solely asserting representative claims. The Court's review aims to address conflicting authority among appellate courts about individual and non-individual PAGA actions. The case underscores ongoing legal developments in PAGA law, impacting arbitration agreements and employee rights in California, affirming the importance of comprehensively understanding PAGA claims in litigations.
In Leeper v. Shipt, Inc., the court confirmed that every PAGA claim includes individual and representative claims, preventing plaintiffs from abandoning individual claims to avoid arbitration.
The California Supreme Court denied a request to de-publish the Leeper decision, choosing instead to review it to clarify the split of authority among appellate courts.
The Court ordered a review on two key issues surrounding PAGA claims: whether they inherently include individual claims and if non-individual PAGA actions can be pursued.
This case signifies the ongoing evolution of PAGA law and its implications for arbitration agreements and employees’ rights in California.
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