The class representative, sometimes called a lead plaintiff, is the voice of the group. He or she is appointed by the court and plays a far more active role than other members, who simply wait to see the outcome of the case.
The class representative is the named party in the claim and has significant responsibilities including:
In return, the class representative is the only member of the class who may be additionally compensated upon conclusion of trial. The court determines what additional compensation he or she receives.
No. You do not have to pay a dime to join a class action lawsuit. If the suit is successful, lawyer fees are typically taken off the top of any recoveries. The only thing you give up when you join a class action is the right to file an individual suit against the defendant.
It only takes a single individual to contact an attorney and initiate a class action lawsuit on behalf of all who were harmed. Often, once the suit has been started, more people join to form a substantial group.
In some cases, the law may require a minimum number of members for class actions. In general, 50 members is almost always considered enough. However, this is by no means a hard and fast rule. The only way to know for certain whether your situation will stand in court as a class action lawsuit is to move forward with the process. The first step is to contact a Morgan & Morgan attorney for a free case assessment.
If you have limited time and financial resources, a class action lawsuit may be the only viable way to receive the compensation you deserve.
Here are some advantages of joining a class action lawsuit:
You don’t need to stand alone. Bolster your case with an experienced attorney and other people who have experienced similar harm.
If you are part of a successful class action lawsuit, you will receive part of the winnings, whether it is a settlement or compensation ordered by a judge. This almost always comes in the form of financial compensation. Because there will be only one decision or settlement, all members (with the possible exception of the class representative) receive equal compensation.
If you believe you suffered to a significantly higher degree than other members of the class action, it may pay for you to opt out and file an individual claim.
When a large group of people experience the same or similar injuries from a product, service, or action, they can come together as one entity to sue the defendant in a class action lawsuit. In these cases, the defendant is usually a company or corporation. One lawsuit is filed on behalf of everyone in the group, all claims are tried in a single court, and all members receive compensation, regardless of the degree of harm they suffered.
All kinds of injuries are grounds for a class action lawsuit. Frequently, they involve defective products such as cars, pharmaceutical drugs, or medical devices. Consumer and security fraud, as well as corporate misconduct, are also grounds for class action lawsuits.
If you’ve suffered an injury of this sort, it may seem relatively minor. Filing an individual suit may not seem financially worthwhile. However, when considered as a group, these kinds of cases increase in value and viability.
The class representative, sometimes called a lead plaintiff, is the voice of the group. He or she is appointed by the court and plays a far more active role than other members, who simply wait to see the outcome of the case.
The class representative is the named party in the claim and has significant responsibilities including:
In return, the class representative is the only member of the class who may be additionally compensated upon conclusion of trial. The court determines what additional compensation he or she receives.
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