A class action is a type of lawsuit where procedural rules permit one or more persons, known as the class representatives or lead plaintiffs, to sue a common defendant as a representative of a larger group. The class representative then…
If you believe you have been harmed by a defendant, and likewise believe that others may have been similarly harmed, you may be considering becoming a class representative to bring a class action lawsuit against that…
There are many types of class action lawsuits which can be brought on behalf of a group of class members who have all been harmed in a similar fashion. Many of these are based on the type of laws alleged…
No. Just because you have a potential cause of action against a business does not mean your lawsuit can be brought as a class action. As explained in more detail in the…
Typically, no. During the course of the litigation all potential members of the class are generally provided with notice of the lawsuit and given a chance to “opt out” of the class.
A class representative is a person (or multiple persons) who is similarly situated to the other members of the class, who has interests typical of the rest of the class, and can fairly and adequately represent…
Starr Austen & Miller is paid on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid attorney’s fees, and reimbursed for expenses and costs, by court order if the class action is successful.
It is impossible to say until the litigation is underway, and even then all estimates are that, just estimates, which are subject to change. For example, Starr Austen & Miller have handled class cases that were resolved within one year andcases that were resolved within one year and…
One of the most obvious differences between a class and mass action are the number of plaintiffs named in the lawsuit. Class actions have only one or a few named plaintiffs, who act as representatives of the entire class, because, as Trial Rule 23 says…
The other major difference between a class action and mass action is whether the claims are similar enough, either factually and/or legally, to be able to prosecute them as a whole. Class actions can only be brought…
Often, when you hear about class actions you will also hear the term “mass tort,” or “mass action” also discussed. The reason is that there are some definite similarities between a mass tort and a class action. For example…
Before filing a case on behalf of multiple people who have been injured, either physically or monetarily, an initial decision must be made of whether to bring each person’s claims individually, or as a group. If you believe…
by Scott Starr, Partner
by Scott Starr, Partner
