Three-Minute Legal Talks: How Class Action Lawsuits Work
Class action lawsuits are a powerful tool in the American judicial system, enabling a large group of individuals to collectively sue an adverse party in a lawsuit. With origins dating back to the early 19th century in West v. Randall, almost two dozen other countries have since followed the United States’ lead and adopted class action lawsuits in one form or another. This unique form of litigation offers benefits to both parties involved — as well as to the court system — but also comes with its share of difficulties.
In three minutes, Jeff Feldman, professor from practice at the University of Washington School of Law, explains why class action lawsuits can be effective, the requirements for bringing one before the court, the types of cases that are best suited for them, and the advantages and disadvantages involved.
How many people does it take to file a class action lawsuit?
A common question about class action lawsuits is, "How many people do I need to file a class action?" Many people believe you need a large group of people to file a class action lawsuit. In reality, you only need one person to file a class action lawsuit. In this video, I explain why you only need one person and not a group of people to file a class action lawsuit.
How is Money Divided in a Class Action Lawsuit?
Settlements and Lawsuits from the DOJ (Department of Justice)
https://www.justice.gov/crt/settlements-and-lawsuits
Consumer Action
Consumer Action maintains this listing of notable class actions so that interested consumers can learn more, join a pending action or make a claim. You can sort the listing three ways—actions or settlements that are (1) open to claims, (2) pending or (3) closed—or use the calendar to search for upcoming claims deadlines. We invite information about pending and ongoing class actions
https://www.consumer-action.org/lawsuits/by-status/open
Featured List of Class Action Lawsuits
This is ClassAction.org's current list of open lawsuits and investigations. The goal of this section is to provide consumers with a comprehensive resource on class action and mass tort lawsuits. Attorneys are either actively filing these cases or investigating to determine whether lawsuits can be filed. The list is updated frequently, so check back soon for updates.
https://www.classaction.org/list-of-lawsuits
To find out where more Class Action Lawsuits are Google where to find class action lawsuits or unclaimed money class action settlements
