District Court, C.D. California March 29, 2012, No. ED CV 11-01953-RGK (FFMx) (Brown v. NFL Players Ass'n)

Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) Order Re: Plaintiffs’ Motion for Class Certification (DE 24)

R. GARY KLAUSNER, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

On December 9, 2011, Ronald Brown (“Brown”), Charles Detwiler (“Detwiler”), and Dwight Hicks (“Hicks”) (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed a Complaint against the National Football League Players Association (“NFLPA”) and the National Football League Players