Which of the following statements is true about the Class Action Fairness Act?

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The Class Action Fairness Act gave federal courts jurisdiction over class action cases in which there are at least 100 class action members. It aimed to reduce the number of class action suits filed in and removed to the state courts by shifting the jurisdiction to federal courts. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect as the act aimed to transfer jurisdiction from state courts to federal courts. Option B is incorrect as the act was passed to address problems of abusive class actions and aimed to balance the interests of both plaintiffs and defendants. Option C is also incorrect as the act did not reduce the number of class action suits filed in federal courts, rather it shifted the jurisdiction to federal courts.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Class