The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005

question 72

Multiple Choice

The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005

• A)shifted jurisdiction over certain class-action lawsuits from the state courts to the federal courts.
• B)shifted jurisdiction over certain class-action lawsuits from the federal courts to the state courts.
• C)made forum shopping punishable by large fines.
• D)limited the amount of damages that could be awarded in a medical malpractice suit.

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Definitions:

Medications

Substances used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent diseases and conditions, typically administered orally, topically, or via injection.

Mental Disorders

A wide range of conditions affecting mood, thinking, behavior, and perception, significantly impacting daily life and functioning.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment involving electrically induced seizures to provide relief from severe mental disorders.

Brain Seizure

A sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain that can affect how a person appears or acts for a short time and often results in convulsions, muscle spasms, or loss of consciousness.