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Class actions are lawsuits 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. Class actions are 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 that class actions have two distinct parts. In the first part of the action the class itself is defined, meaning the actual plaintiffs entitled to sue for damages is established. In the second part the court or jury determines whether there is liability and what the damages should be. When class actions are successful, or a settlement is reached, usually all the people in the class receive a damage award.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What Is A Class Action?
    Class actions are representative lawsuits on behalf of groups of similarly situated persons. Class action law suits are a nontraditional litigation procedure that allows a representative with … more
  • How Are Individuals Benefited By Class Actions?
    The major advantage of bringing a class action is the more powerful litigation posture for the class representative. Because of the greatly expanded exposure to liability for class damages (damages … more
  • What Types Of Claims Are Brought In Securities Class Actions?
    Claims brought in securities class actions generally challenge allegedly material false and misleading statements made by publicly traded companies and/or their officers, directors, other … more

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