Class Action
When corporations, employers, or other entities harm large groups of people through wrongful conduct, class action lawsuits provide a powerful mechanism for justice and accountability. Our class action attorneys represent individuals in collective litigation against companies that engage in fraud, discrimination, dangerous practices, or violations of consumer and employee rights.
Types of class actions we handle:
Consumer protection: False advertising and deceptive marketing, breach of warranty claims, price-fixing and antitrust violations, data breaches and privacy violations, defective product claims, unfair business practices.
Employment law: Wage and hour violations (unpaid overtime, missed meal breaks, misclassification), workplace discrimination (race, gender, age, disability), sexual harassment, wrongful termination, FLSA violations.
Securities fraud: Investment fraud, corporate misconduct, shareholder rights violations.
Environmental litigation: Toxic exposure, pollution, contaminated water.
Healthcare and insurance: Improper claim denials, insurance bad faith, billing fraud.
What makes class actions unique: Rather than individuals filing separate lawsuits, class actions allow similarly situated people to join together in one case. This approach levels the playing field against well-funded corporations, shares litigation costs among class members, and promotes judicial efficiency by resolving common issues in a single proceeding.
Benefits of class action participation: Individuals often lack the resources to sue large corporations alone. Class actions make litigation economically viable, increase negotiating leverage, hold companies accountable for widespread harm, and can result in policy changes that prevent future misconduct.
How class actions work: A representative plaintiff (class representative) files suit on behalf of all similarly affected individuals. The court must certify the class, determining that common questions of law and fact predominate. Class members receive notice and can opt in or out. If successful, damages or settlements are distributed among class members according to their losses.
Our firm has experience handling complex class action litigation involving extensive discovery, expert testimony, motion practice, and settlement negotiations. We work with co-counsel when appropriate to pool resources and expertise, ensuring the strongest possible representation.
Your role in a class action: Participation is typically simple. You may be contacted if you're an identified class member, or you can reach out after learning about a case. Most class actions require minimal time commitment from class members—attorneys handle the litigation while you continue your life.
Compensation in class actions: Recovery varies based on case type and individual damages. Some class members receive substantial compensation; others receive modest amounts. Even when individual awards are small, class actions serve the critical purpose of stopping illegal conduct and deterring future violations.
Contingency representation: Class action attorneys typically work on contingency, advancing all litigation costs. Fees come from settlements or judgments, not from individual class members' pockets.
If you believe you've been harmed by corporate wrongdoing affecting many others—whether consumers, employees, investors, or community members—you may have grounds for a class action claim.
Free, confidential consultation. We'll evaluate whether your situation warrants class action litigation and explain your options clearly