Can You Get Rich in a Class Action Lawsuit?
Thursday, 11 July 2019
You are about to opt into a class action lawsuit. Before you make a decision, you google “who gets the most money in a class action?” You get a big disappointment. The internet is full of information that says it is the attorneys and the lead plaintiff that get the lion’s share, while plaintiffs will
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What is the Minimum Number of People Needed for Class Action Lawsuit?
Wednesday, 10 July 2019
Many of us have purchased products that turned out to be defective and others have requested a service from a business that was never fulfilled on the end of that business. What to do? If you are a determined person, most probably you will file a class action lawsuit. All you know is that you
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What Happens to Unclaimed Class Action Settlement Money?
Monday, 24 June 2019
We’ve talked about this a lot: When a class action lawsuit settles, the court develops a plan to distribute the amount between the attorneys, lead plaintiff(s) and class members. Next, the court contacts each person so that class members can claim their money. However, in some cases, attorneys don’t have the contact information of potential
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What Are the Social Benefits of a Class Action?
Sunday, 23 June 2019
Often times joining a class action is a right move not only from the individual’s perspective but is beneficial in terms of social impact. Not only can you avoid the hassle of appearing to court and providing evidence but also you can help hundreds and thousands of others like you get fair compensation for the
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What Makes a Class Action Different from an Individual Lawsuit?
Friday, 31 May 2019
Sometimes you are stuck between a choice to file a class action lawsuit or an individual lawsuit. Naturally, when you file an individual lawsuit, you will end up with more money if you win the case. But is it worth it? Do you have to go through the trouble for a $100 damage? There are
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Class Action Lawsuits and Information Available to the Public
Monday, 27 May 2019
Have you been harmed by a defective product? Do you know others with the same or similar injuries caused by the same product? Do you know that class action lawsuits can help you get compensation? And the last question (I promise!) Did you answer “Yes” to the first two questions and “No” to the other?
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How Are Class Action Settlements Distributed?
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
“Samsung Top-Load Washing Machine Class Action Settlement” “Facebook Fights Multibillion-Dollar Privacy Class Action” “Apple Hit With Two Class Action Lawsuits Over iPhone 7 Audio Issues”… While such headlines go viral on the internet, most of us don’t read or click on them unless our consumer rights are violated too. Even though hundreds, thousands and even
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The Role of the Named Plaintiff in a Class Action Lawsuit
Monday, 03 December 2018
When it comes to class action lawsuits, you want to know that your agent will represent your interests at best. As such, the court will pick a law firm and a named plaintiff – the main players who cater for the best interests of the class members. The Leader. Class action lawsuits are generally an
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How Do I File a Class Action Lawsuit In CA?
Friday, 02 November 2018
The number of victims of fraudulent or deceptive practices by banks and businesses, as well as consumers who buy defective products, has significantly increased in the Golden State in the past decade! “But why?” you may ask! Well, in today’s article we are not going to answer to this very question (maybe next time), but we
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Challenges and Barriers in Class Action Lawsuits
Wednesday, 31 October 2018
If you have a problem with a company like product defects or alleged fraud you might think of starting a class action lawsuit. Class action lawsuits allow a person or a small group of people to file a case against a company on behalf of a larger group with similar claims. You may have heard
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