California Class Action Lawyers

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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

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
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