What is a Class Action Lawsuit?
A class action lawsuit involves an action involving one or more plaintiffs. These plaintiffs who are named in the complaint, as well as their counsels take up a case for themselves and the class against one or more defendants.
The claims arise from facts or from law which is common to all the class members. Most class actions are plaintiff class actions. Occasionally a class action can be filed against one or more defendants representing a group of defendants. This is known as a defendant class action.
Most class actions are filed for monitory compensation. Class actions may also be filed to resolve disputes where there is limited money available and so all class members cannot be compensated. Sometimes they are filed to seek a declaratory judgment. They may also seek injunctive relief.