Holding Corporations Accountable: LawInfo's Top 10 Class Action Lawsuits

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:12:56 GMT

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 small.

There have been numerous high profile class action lawsuits over the years. Many of tho

Holding Corporations Accountable: LawInfo's Top 10 Class Action Lawsuits

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:12:56 GMT

There have been numerous high profile class action lawsuits over the years. Many of tho

Common Types of Class Action Lawsuits

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:33:46 GMT

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 below.

Common Types of Class Action Lawsuits

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:33:46 GMT

The Phases of a Class Action Lawsuit

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:43:26 GMT

Class action lawsuits are different than individual lawsuits. One of the key differentiating factors is that class action lawsuits involve many plaintiffs. In order to protect the rights of all parties to a class action case, additional procedural steps and safeguards apply to class action lawsuits that do not apply to other kinds of cases.

The Phases of a Class Action Lawsuit

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:43:26 GMT

How Class Action Lawsuits Can Change the Law

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:27:37 GMT

Class action settlements or verdicts affect a lot of people and, often, many businesses. Of course, all of the plaintiff class members and defendants in a single class action lawsuit are affected but, so too is the future of the defendant’s business, the business of similarly situated businesses, and often many members of the American public.

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Class Action Lawsuits

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:35:24 GMT

Class action lawsuits allow a class of plaintiffs to sue a defendant for injuries caused by common actions or inactions. As in any important litigation decision, there are advantages and disadvantages to class action lawsuits. It is important for potential class members to understand those advantages and disadvantages so that they can best protect their rights.

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.

Generally, the American legal system allows a plaintiff (or a few plaintiffs) to seek relief against a defendant, or a small group of defendants. Class actions, however, allow large groups of similarly situated plaintiffs who do not necessarily know each other and sometimes number in the thousands, to file a lawsuit against a defendant.

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Class Action Lawsuits

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:35:24 GMT

Class action lawsuits allow a class of plaintiffs to sue a defendant for injuries caused by common actions or inactions. As in any important litigation decision, there are advantages and disadvantages to class action lawsuits. It is important for potential class members to understand those advantages and disadvantages so that they can best protect their rights.

Class action settlements or verdicts affect a lot of people and, often, many businesses. Of course, all of the plaintiff class members and defendants in a single class action lawsuit are affected but, so too is the future of the defendant’s business, the business of similarly situated businesses, and often many members of the American public.

The Doctrines Underlying Class Action Lawsuits

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:32:15 GMT

Generally, the American legal system allows a plaintiff (or a few plaintiffs) to seek relief against a defendant, or a small group of defendants. Class actions, however, allow large groups of similarly situated plaintiffs who do not necessarily know each other and sometimes number in the thousands, to file a lawsuit against a defendant.

The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:24:31 GMT

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.

Before damages can be recovered in a civil lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant is liable for damages. The court requires that the plaintiff prove liability by a standard known as “preponderance of the evidence.” Simply put, the plaintiff must prove that the allegations against the defendant are more likely true than not true. Plaintiffs are not held to the same standard

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Holding Corporations Accountable: LawInfo's Top 10 Class Action Lawsuits

Holding Corporations Accountable: LawInfo's Top 10 Class Action Lawsuits

Common Types of Class Action Lawsuits

Common Types of Class Action Lawsuits

The Phases of a Class Action Lawsuit

The Phases of a Class Action Lawsuit

How Class Action Lawsuits Can Change the Law

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Class Action Lawsuits

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Class Action Lawsuits

The Doctrines Underlying Class Action Lawsuits

The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005