Court Denies Motion to Dismiss and Grants Class Certification of Hobby Protection Act Claim Against Westminister Mint
On November 19, 2014, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota denied defendant Westminister Mint’s motion to dismiss and granted plaintiff Thomas Styczinski’s motion for class certification. This is a class action brought on behalf of purchasers of two imitation numismatic items (coins) allegedly unlawfully manufactured, imported, distributed, marketed, and/or sold in and throughout …