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When a person or entity causes harm to others, a class action may be used so that one or more plaintiffs can bring about a lawsuit on behalf of a larger group. Class action lawsuits are a way for the everyday person to obtain compensation from large, more powerful organizations. When multiple people are harmed by the same individual, business, or entity, it can be easier to seek justice as a collective unit.
One of the most common class action lawsuits, consumer fraud, addresses occasions in which consumers are deceived for financial gain, often in the form of faulty products. Class action lawsuits also address widespread discriminatory practices and environmental hazards.
Class action lawsuits benefit others by:
In addition, depending on the wrongful action that brought about the class action lawsuit, certain damages are recoverable, such as:
A class action is initiated by one or more people who believe they have been harmed.
A class action lawyer then files a lawsuit on behalf of the person or people who intend to represent the “class,” called the “class representative.” The lawyer will file a motion to have the court certify the case as a class action. The court must conclude that:
Assuming the court grants the motion for certification, all individuals who were allegedly wronged similarly are notified of the class action so that they may participate or pursue an independent course of action if they so choose.
One person is generally sufficient to file a class action lawsuit; however, the class action lawyer must believe that other people were harmed similarly.
When you are ready to pursue a case, your class action litigation lawyer will:
You deserve compensation if you have been harmed, injured, or deceived by an individual, company, or entity. The dedicated civil lawsuit attorneys at Levin Litigation, PLLC in Hollywood, Florida are ready and willing to advocate for your rights.
If you need more information, contact us at (954) 678-5155. We look forward to working with you.
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