Class Action
A lawsuit filed on behalf of a group of people who suffered similar harm from the same defendant.
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Detailed Explanation
Class actions allow many individuals with small individual claims to aggregate them into a single powerful lawsuit. The named plaintiff represents the class. Attorneys typically work on contingency (25-33% of total recovery). Class members receive notice and can opt out. Settlements are distributed proportionally. Common in consumer fraud, securities fraud, and product liability cases.
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