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Class Action Settlement breakdowns

The breakdown will generally be determined by the settlement documents. Possible variables could include number of years of service, title or role, whether you are a current or former employee, etc. If the case has already settled, then a notice may have been sent out to the workers. This will often spell out the formula used to determine the awards to individuals. You can also ask the attorneys that represent the workers. While they may not be able to give you an exact figure, they...

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Is there a specific place to complain about a class action lawsuit that won't respond to my complaint/problem?

I assume you are writing about the group of cases (19 or so) brought by a group of writers against television networks, studios and talent agencies claiming age discrimination in the hiring and representation of writers age 40 or over. Those cases were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. The Judge presiding over the cases is Judge Emilie Elias. You can write to the Court at the following address: Central Civil West Courthouse 600 S Commonwealth Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90005 Be sure...

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Am I entitled to proceeds from a class action lawsuit against a former employer even though I no longer work there

It depends on a number of factors such as when the case settled, when claims had to be filed by, and whether the case has been closed with all of the money distributed already. There have been a number of class actions brought against Amtrak over the years for discrimination. Some have settled and some are still in the courts. Without knowing more about your situation, it is difficult to know which, if any, of the class actions you might have been entitled to participate in. For example,...

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Spitting on my boss

I agree with the above answer - you need an attorney to look out for your best interests. And in many cases, your knowledge or belief that something is or isn't a crime doesn't have anything to do with whether or not you are guilty of that crime. Many crimes are so called "strict liability" offenses - meaning that the prosecutor does not have to show or prove that you had the mental intent to commit a crime.

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Can I file a class action suit for second hand smoke?

The short answer is, you can try anything. The long answer is that secondhand smoke claims have generally been filed against employers (airlines and casinos come to mind) on the theory that the employees were subjected to secondhand smoke, and thus injury, as a result of a policy that their employer had. These claims have generally not done very well in the courts. For example, last year, a federal class action lawsuit was filed against Caesars Entertainment alleging that the casino...

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Is there an update on CSPA NATIONWIDE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT?

I believe that you are referring to the "Costello" case. Briefs were filed in 2010, but it does not appear that any further action has been taken by the Court of Appeals. I suggest you contact the attorneys handling the Costello case, as they will be in the best position to answer your questions: Nancy E. Miller Reeves and Associates, APLC Two North Lake Avenue, Ninth Floor Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 795-6777 immigration@rreeves.com Amy Prokop Law Offices of Carl Shusterman 600...

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Do we have a class action lawsuit

You should talk to an attorney. There are a number of requirements that need to be met in order to bring a class action. One of those is a concept known as "numerosity." Simply stated, there needs to be more than 2 or 3 people impacted before a class action may even be considered. There is no hard and fast rule as to how many people are required to keep a case going as a class action, but generally courts look for at least 40 people. This is different than how many people are needed...

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How do I find an attorney who is willing to take on a class action suit to be paid upon ruling.

The above answer from Attorney Lechtzin is absolutely correct. One additional note. Since many class action attorneys have nationwide practices (i.e. they represent clients in cases throughout the country), it is often better to search for an attorney with a background in the type of law that the case involves (e.g. stock fraud; automobile leasing; antitrust, etc.) rather than focusing on finding a local lawyer. After the case is evaluated, and an attorney decides to move forward with it,...

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Opt out of Class Action Suit

Class actions can proceed as "opt-in" (you have to affirmatively join) or "opt-out" (you remain in unless you exclude yourself) actions. The case you are writing about is on behalf of individuals that purchased certain Electronic Arts brand football games from January 1, 2005 through today. The court recently ruled to certify this case as an "opt-out" class action, and the email you received was a notice of your right to stay in the case, or to opt-out, or exclude yourself. If you opt-...

Questions about class action lawsuit

In general, you only need a single representative to start a class action, but you need a class that consists of more than just a handful of people. There is no exact rule, but typically classes consist of at least 40 people, and can include hundreds of thousands, or even millions of members. As to the specifics of who should be named as a defendant, it likely depends on the type of claim you are bringing. A competent attorney will be able to research that issue if given more facts and...