Find Out About Class Action Lawsuits
A class action is a lawsuit that is filed against a company or companies on behalf of a named plaintiff (or plaintiffs) and others who are similarly situated; for example, women who have suffered a pulmonary embolism while taking Yaz. Class actions are brought when the number of plaintiffs is determined to be too large to be named individually.
Class actions provide a way for individuals to get compensated for injuries or other wrongs without having to pay a lawyer out of pocket. Attorneys in these cases work for a percentage of the award or settlement from the suit.
