What Is A Class Action?

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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 typical claims to sue or defend on behalf of, and stand in judgment for, a class or group of people when the issues or questions are of common interest to persons so numerous as to make it impracticable to bring them all before a court.

Other Class Actions FAQs

Q: How Are Individuals Benefited By Class Actions?
A: 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 … More
Q: What Types Of Claims Are Brought In Securities Class Actions?
A: Claims brought in securities class actions generally challenge allegedly material false and misleading statements made by publicly traded companies and/or their … More
Q: Who Brings Class Actions?
A: Anyone who has been harmed or injured by a particular person or entity in violation of a law and who generally has claims which are typical of other similarly situated … More
Q: Do I Have To Own Stock In The Company To Benefit From A Class Action?
A: Under federal or state securities laws you would have had to purchase stock within a specified period of time. This does not mean that would have to own the stock at … More