Opinion ID: 799373
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Special Hearing

Text: Notwithstanding appellant's extensive discussion of the potential conflict between active and retired employees at the fairness hearing, appellant argues the district court abused its discretion under Rule 23(d) by failing to hold a special hearing on the ability of class counsel to represent the subclasses. Appellant's argument fails for two reasons. First, appellant fails to show anything in the language of Rule 23(d) that would require such a hearing. See Fed.R.Civ.P. 23(d). Second, appellant admits he did not ask for a special hearing or object when the district court did not hold one. Appellant waived any purported right to a special hearing he now claims to possess. See Corn Plus Coop. v. Cont'l Cas. Co., 516 F.3d 674, 680 (8th Cir.2008) (explaining arguments raised for the first time on appeal are generally not considered because they are waived). Appellant's remaining arguments are without merit. See 8th Cir. R. 47B.