What is the Value of a Class Action Lawsuit?

Class action Frequently Asked Questions

"The class action is one of the few legal remedies the small claimant has against those that command the status quo."
- Justice William O. Douglas.

A class action saves the cost of hundreds, sometimes thousands of different law suits.

Class actions save the risk of inconsistent decisions by different courts.

The possibility of a class action has changed for the better the behavior of thousands of companies. Class actions encourage fiscal responsibility and careful forecasting and disclosure for securities markets. Repeated class actions have sent the message to manufacturers that toxic dumping carries enormous financial risk, and they have triggered recalls when a product defect is discovered rather than when consumer complaints reach critical mass.

In the past, manufacturers tried to cover up the health consequences of Asbestos and the IUD Dalkon Shield. Don't let this type of misconduct go unnoticed. If you are aware of a problem that could be addressed by a class action lawsuit, tell us about it today.