Victims of pyramid schemes, in the context of a large multi-level marketing program, cannot bring a class action, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled. The decision could have a significant impact because multi-level marketing programs (Amway, Herbalife, etc.) are widespread in the modern economy, and the details of their operations affect millions of people involved with those businesses.
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