Business groups and tort reform supporters had lobbied for the legislation, arguing that it was needed to prevent class action abuse.

The Act also directs the courts to give greater scrutiny to class action settlements, especially those involving corporations.

Critics charged that the legislation would deprive Americans of legal recourse when they were wronged by powerful corporations.

"[2] Critics charge that this bill makes it far more difficult to bring class action suits, and may prolong such litigation, clogging federal court dockets.

This finding suggests plaintiffs' attorneys are choosing the federal forum, post-CAFA, rather than defendants' counsel through removal, contrary to expectations.