Class Action Lawsuits Lawyers

When an individual’s or business’ wrongful conduct impacts a group of people, those individuals may be able to bring a class action lawsuit.

At Federman & Sherwood, we focus heavily in these kinds of suits. We fight for the rights of individuals across the country, including consumers, shareholders, and victims of a data breach.

When you hire us for your case, we take an aggressive litigation approach to get you the compensation that you deserve. Call us today at 800-237-1277 to speak with one of our class action attorneys during a free case evaluation. See our results here.

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What Is a Class Action Lawsuit?

Class action lawsuits are truly an example of the people holding the power. A class action case occurs when there is a large group of people who have suffered the same harm from the wrongful conduct of another. A small group of individuals and their attorneys may represent all those affected in a single lawsuit against the defendant.

There would be one legal process where all of the plaintiffs present their case at once, gathering the evidence that they need to prove that they should be compensated for what the defendant has done. If the lawsuit is successful, there would be one award or settlement that is divided among the plaintiffs in the case. 

In any class action case, there is a lead plaintiff with representative claims. The lead plaintiff works with the attorneys to bring justice for the rest of the class.  

Types of Class Action Cases

Class action lawsuits can encompass many different types of harm that are spread out among a large number of potential plaintiffs. Types of class action lawsuits may include:

• Securities
• Product liability
• Misrepresentations to consumers
• Data breaches

To learn more about whether your case can be considered as a class action lawsuit, contact an attorney today.

Why Class Action Lawsuits May Be Helpful

There is a reason why potential defendants fear class action lawsuits. They know that there is strength in numbers, and they can be looking at a large potential settlement or award if your case progresses with proof of wrongdoing.

In these cases, plaintiffs can present a stronger argument backed with more compelling evidence if everyone works together.

In class action cases, it is often extremely difficult for individual plaintiffs to pursue their own cases or may not be economically feasible.

Class actions allow the individuals to band together with their attorneys. With the help of the lead plaintiffs, the attorneys are able to fight hard on behalf of the class.

Certifying a Class for Your Lawsuit

Certification is part of the battle in class action lawsuits. In order to have a class certified, the following must apply:

• Numerosity: The number of plaintiffs must be so numerous that it would be impractical for individuals to file their own lawsuits
• Commonality: There must be common legal and factual issues among the lawsuits, and they must predominate over any individual issues involved in the cases.
• Typicality: The case filed by the named plaintiff must be typical of those of the entire class in that it involves the same legal theories.
• Adequacy: The named plaintiffs and their attorneys must be able to provide adequate representation to the entire class of litigants.

The fourth requirement means that you should seek out a class action lawyer who has extensive experience in these types of cases. While you may be thinking in terms of your own individual situation, your class action lawyer has control over the individual destinies of many other people who are alongside you in the case.

As the plaintiff in the case, you have the burden of proof to show that the court should certify the class. You must meet this burden by a preponderance of the evidence, meaning that the facts that you allege that should allow for certification are more likely than not to be true. An experienced and dedicated team of attorneys can help you develop your case and meet this burden of proof. 

Defendants will fight class certification with everything that they have. They know that if they win, there is a chance that the case could be over entirely. Accordingly, they will defend the case with high-priced lawyers who will do everything in their power to put up barriers. Thus, you need an aggressive class action lawsuit attorney who has experience going up against some of the nation’s top law firms. 

Contact a Class Action Lawsuit Attorney at Federman & Sherwood Today

If you are a consumer or investor who has suffered harm, get legal help from the class action law firm of Federman & Sherwood. Our class action lawyers will not hesitate to go after a large company if it can mean a financial recovery for our clients. Call us today at 405-235-1560 or 1-800-237-1277 to speak to one of our class action lawsuit attorneys during a free case review.