What is a class action lawsuit?

Additional Class Action Lawsuits FAQs

• Q: What Is A Class Action?
  A: Class actions are representative lawsuits on behalf of groups of similarly situated persons. Class action law suits are a nontraditional litigation procedure that … More
• 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 lawsuits end up as class actions?
  A: 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 … 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: What legal remedies are available for successful class actions?
  A: 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 … 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: Can consumers bring class actions relating to products or services?
  A: Absolutely. There have been many successful class actions brought by consumers. Signs of consumer fraud include: Misrepresentations regarding a product or a service. … 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
• Q: How many people are needed to bring a class action?
  A: 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 … More
• Q: How is a class member informed of his or her rights?
  A: If the court allows a case to proceed as a class action, the court authorizes a notice to be sent to class members informing them of their rights. The court will order … More