Class action is when a group of people (referred
to as the class) with the same complaint join together to bring a lawsuit
against a company or organization. Class action may apply (1) when there has
been racial, gender, or other discrimination by a company; (2) when a faulty
product results in injuries; (3) mass fraud or other offenses have been
committed against stockholders. Asbestos and tobacco class-action claims are
examples, as are the drug class-action cases against the manufacturers of
Accutane, Celebrex, Ephedra, Vioxx, and Paxil. Class action attorneys can
discuss the pros and cons of a class action lawsuit with you if you think one
may be appropriate. Class action lawyers are usually paid on contingency, which
means they receive a percentage of the money paid if you win the lawsuit or get
compensation from a settlement.
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