This section contains the nature of the case and procedural background.

The issue of class certification was before the court regarding the Agent Orange lawsuits. The court issued a memorandum and pretrial order regarding the certification of the lawsuit as a class action under Rule 23(b)(3) and on the issue of punitive damages under 23(b)(1)(B).

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