Shields
Shields v. Federation Internationale De Natation
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 THOMAS A. SHIELDS, et al., Case No. 18-cv-07393-JSC
Plaintiffs,
ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION
v. FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION
FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE Re: Dkt. Nos. 191, 193, 219, 231, 246, 261,
NATATION,
262, 272, 275, 276, 284 Defendant.
12 Plaintiffs are professional swimmers who bring federal antitrust claims and a state law tort claim against the Fédération Internationale de Natation (“FINA”), related to FINA’s control over international swimming competitions. (Dkt. No. 83.) Before the Court is Plaintiffs’ motion for class certification, (Dkt. No. 191; see Dkt. Nos. 220, 247, 263); motion to appoint class counsel, (Dkt. No. 284; see Dkt. Nos. 289, 290); and related motions to file under seal and to file supplemental materials, (Dkt. Nos. 193, 219, 231, 246, 261, 262, 272, 275, 276). Having carefully considered the parties’ submissions, and having had the benefit of oral argument on February 3, 2022,…