Can an individual lawsuit be stopped or forced to consolidate with a class action.

There is some good input here, which is mostly correct. However, consider: --since you are in state court, you should consult an attorney...

From the way you asked the question, the answer is "no," even though technically the answer is "yes." That is, in every class action an...

Can a new class action be started based on the results of a party that opted out of the class and had good results?

As others have suggested in their answers, the question is difficult to answer as put--given lack of procedural details and vagueness. This is not...

Could a class action be brought thereafter although one is in play already?

I read your question as follows (though as others have noted, it is a bit unclear). (You do not mention being represented by a lawyer, so I assume...

Can you get a action class lawsuit they garnish my wages when that account was past the statue of limitation was way past

If this was done within the past year (the statute of limitations under the federal statute that I am about to mention), then you might have a...

After a class action is filed, can I file an individual lawsuit and how do I opt out of a Class action?

(i) The filing of a class action lawsuit, alone, does not preclude you from filing an individual action. This seems to be your actual question (or...

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How can I find a good lawyer to enter me into a class action lawsuit against Chesapeake energy

Is this for an existing leases? What geographical area? Please advise, thanks.

Can I file a class action against AT&T Wireless for excessive charges?

Short answer: No. ATT Mobility has a class action ban/waiver in its arbitration agreement (see terms and conditions). So says the Supreme ...

You should consult with a local lawyer in your area of Tennessee. Often courts have jurisdiction to order "ancillary" relief (such as disclosure of...

Class action lawsuit (securities) questions.

First of all, kudos to you for posting this question. It suggests that you would make an appropriate class representative: someone who takes the...