Class Action Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit is related to a defect or danger in a product or related to an issue in which many people may have suffered the same injury or other problem flowing from one activity. A class action is filed like any other lawsuit, except that the class has to be established in order for each of the potential plaintiffs to participate. Usually this means the class action lawsuit has two distinct parts. In the first part of the lawsuit the class itself is defined, meaning the actual plaintiffs entitled to sue for damages is established. In the second part of the class action lawsuit the court or jury determines whether there is liability and what the damages should be. If the class action lawsuit is successful, or a settlement is reached, usually all the people in the class receive a damage award.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is 'strict liability'?
Some persons or companies may be held “strictly liable” for certain activities or products that harm others, even if it can’t be shown they acted negligently or with intent. This … more -
What is a class action lawsuit?
A class action is a case brought against a company whose actions have damaged many people in a similar way. If the case results in a successful recovery, either through settlement or trial, all … more
Legal Articles
- How Class Action Lawsuits Can Change the Law
Class action settlements or verdicts affect a lot of people and, often, many businesses. Of course, all of the plaintiff class members and defendants in a single class action lawsuit are affected but, so too is the future of the defendant’s business, the business of similarly situated businesses, and often many members of the American public. Looking Back on Past Class Action Trends … more - The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005
In February 2005, the Class Action Fairness Act became law. The Class Action Fairness Act, or CAFA, sought to significant changes to the way in which class action lawsuits are litigated in the United States. Primarily, CAFA expanded federal jurisdiction and created new settlement requirements for class action suits. Expansion of Federal Jurisdiction Before CAFA was passed, federal … more
