Wondering what constitutes a class action lawsuit and how it might be beneficial over individual legal action? This blog provides you an overview of what it is and gives some examples. Staying informed about your legal rights and options is crucial for protecting yourself and your family. Every day, innocent people are hurt both physically and financially. A class action lawsuit gives victims the tools they need to fight back.
Murphy Falcon & Murphy of Baltimore have the professional experience necessary to make a class action litigation effective.
What Is a Class-Action Lawsuit and How Does It Work?
A class action lawsuit is a civil lawsuit brought on by a group of people or business entities that have suffered common injuries due to the defendant's conduct. The issues involved in a class action lawsuit can vary, but are designed for situations where several people have suffered similar injuries from the same person allegedly responsible for wrongdoing. Class action lawsuits allow litigants to hire a common attorney to represent the group as well as help relieve courts of having to hear hundreds or thousands of smaller claims cases.
Benefits of Class Action Lawsuits
Class action lawsuits mean there is only required one set of witnesses, experts, and documents regarding the whole issue. Combining smaller claims together in this way can help make the case more worthwhile on behalf of the claimants and the court system. On top of that they help level the playing field by getting top Baltimore lawyers on the case instead of small claims lawyers, who may not have the resources to pursue the case as aggressively as they may like.
Types of Class Action Lawsuits
- Security — Where plaintiff investors bring a case forward claiming they were injured by the defendant company’s improper conduct, for example including whistleblower litigations and investor fraud. The largest security settlement in US history has been the one with Enron, leading to a class action settlement of $7.2 billion.
- Personal Injury — Personal injury class action lawsuits are usually a matter of product defectivity, human rights violations, nursing home negligence, etc.
- Consumer — Examples include antitrust cases, monopolistic schemes, and market allocation agreements.
- Employment — This category of class action lawsuit may involve employees who have been systematically discriminated against, employees with immigrant worker issues, and groups of employees who have had on-the-job injuries in violation of safety rules.
Murphy Falcon & Murphy Has a Proven Track Record
Our Baltimore law firm has the professional experience to make your class action litigation effective. There are strict rules related to class action suits, and they can involve several years of work. It’s crucial that you work with a trustworthy, experienced law firm to take on the case. Murphy Falcon & Murphy have a track record of successful class action litigations that have resulted in millions of dollars awarded to our clients. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.