Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates v. Russell

U.S. Supreme Court

Question(s) Presented

Whether, when an action involves both common and individual questions, a court may certify common questions for class treatment under Rule 23(b)(3) without finding that the common questions predominate over the individual questions.

Tab Group

Petition Stage

Cert. petition denied

May 16, 2022

U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging Supreme Court to review decision by Third Circuit allowing certification of an issues class

January 28, 2022

Click here to view the Chamber’s amicus brief.

Previously, the Chamber filed an amicus brief when this case was in the Third Circuit.

Case Documents

Opinion -- Russell v. ECFMG (Third Circuit).pdf

U.S. Chamber Amicus Brief -- ECFMG v. Russell (Supreme Court).pdf