When corporations harm large groups through a uniform pattern or practice, a class action is often the most powerful tool to hold them accountable.
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Overview
Class action lawsuits give ordinary people the power to stand up against corporations when misconduct affects large groups. Instead of filing hundreds or thousands of separate lawsuits, class members combine their claims into one case — leveling the playing field against defendants with virtually unlimited legal budgets.
Arns Davis Law serves as lead counsel in class actions involving wage and hour violations, consumer fraud, employment discrimination, product liability, and dangerous corporate practices. Our attorneys have been appointed class counsel by courts in state and federal court, in California and beyond, taking on major employers, national retailers, and corporations whose conduct has harmed thousands of people.
The class action process begins when the court determines whether there is enough similarity in harm, circumstances, and relief sought to certify a class. Once certified, the original plaintiff represents the interests of all similarly situated people. Because liability gets magnified once a class is certified, class actions serve as both a mechanism for justice and a powerful deterrent against future misconduct.
We also pursue PAGA (Private Attorneys General Act) representative actions, which allow a single worker to bring claims on behalf of the State of California for Labor Code violations affecting an entire workforce. PAGA actions don't require class certification and can be an effective alternative or complement to traditional class action litigation. Whether the right vehicle is a class action, a PAGA claim, or both, we know how to evaluate the options and choose the strategy that maximizes recovery for the people we represent.
Recent Results in Class Action
*Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
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If you believe the same company is doing the same thing to many people — paying workers incorrectly, mislabeling a product, engaging in deceptive business practices — it may be a class action. You don't need to have all the answers before calling us. We investigate the scope of the conduct and determine whether class treatment is appropriate based on the facts.
No. Class actions are typically brought on a contingency basis. The attorneys' fees come from the recovery, not from individual class members. If you're a named plaintiff, you pay nothing out of pocket.
PAGA — the Private Attorneys General Act — allows a single employee to bring a lawsuit on behalf of the State of California for Labor Code violations. Unlike a class action, PAGA doesn't require class certification. Penalties recovered through PAGA are split between the state (75%) and the aggrieved employees (25%). PAGA claims can be pursued alongside or instead of class actions, depending on the circumstances.
Class actions are complex litigation and typically take longer than individual lawsuits — often two to four years, sometimes longer. The timeline depends on the size of the class, the complexity of the claims, and whether the case settles or goes to trial. Throughout the process, we keep our clients informed about where things stand and what to expect.