Class Action Lawyers

A class action is a case brought against a company whose actions have damaged a group of people in a similar way. A single person who has been injured may bring a class action on behalf of everyone who has been harmed. It is common, however, after the action has been started for many other injured people to join the class action lawsuit (become class members). Hot topics of law, such as dangerous drugs and defective products, often make up class action lawsuits and can include over-the-counter or prescription medication, defective machinery, tools, motor vehicle defects, i.e. seat belts and tires, toys and electronics. To read more about the hot topics of law, click here.

Some more popular class action and "hot" legal topics include:

Do you feel you have a claim as part of a class action? Are you wondering if you should file a class action or an individual lawsuit? An experienced class action attorney can advise you on whether filing a class action or an individual lawsuit is best for your case, as well as advise you on what steps you need to take. For more information about filing a hot topics class action lawsuit, contact a qualified Lead Counsel Attorney.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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
What types of lawsuits end up as class actions?
There are many types: shareholder class actions, consumer class actions, class actions for employment discrimination and the like. Any time large groups of people (or even small businesses) have … more
What legal remedies are available for successful class actions?
Most class actions are filed for compensatory (money) damages. Class actions may also be filed to resolve disputes over a "limited fund," where the money available is inadequate to fully … more

Legal Articles

Common Types of Class Action Lawsuits
There may be safety in numbers – but there is also power in numbers. Sometimes a class of plaintiffs can achieve something in a class action lawsuit that individual plaintiffs would not be able to achieve because the cost of litigation would be prohibitive given the potential damage awards. For this reason, class action lawsuits often involve the types of issues discussed … more
Holding Corporations Accountable: LawInfo's Top 10 Class Action Lawsuits
A class action lawsuit occurs when one or more members of a large group, or class, take legal action against a company or other entity whose actions have damaged the class members in a similar way. Class action lawsuits can produce huge settlements or awards, based upon the number of members in the lawsuit even though the actual damages going to the individual class member may be relatively … more