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Who Can Bring a Consumer Class Action Lawsuit?

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Who can bring a consumer class action lawsuit

Anyone can bring a consumer class action lawsuit, so long as they suffered injuries and damages due to the negligent actions or inactions of the defendant they’re filing against. In general, any consumer who purchased a defective product may file a complaint against the product manufacturer, designer, or marketer if they suffered injuries due to their negligence.

If you or a loved one sustained an injury after using a defective product, including pharmaceutical drugs, you may qualify to file a consumer class action lawsuit. You do not need to find other people who share your experience to bring your case forward. It only takes one brave plaintiff to start a consumer class action, and one of our lawyers can guide you throughout this legal journey.

Victims Can File Consumer Class Action Lawsuits to Hold Companies Accountable

Class action lawsuits allow individuals to hold large, powerful companies responsible for their actions. The outcome of a consumer class action civil suit can affect the entire industry, regulatory procedures, and more.

Still, additional steps must be taken before these lawsuits are officially certified and become a true consumer class action suit. For example, imagine you bought a defective product and suffered injuries when you used it. If you believe others likely suffered similar injuries from the product, you may be able to:

  • File a consumer class action suit
  • Meet the qualifications for class certification
  • Act as a representative for others who had a similar issue

In some scenarios, the defendant in these cases could also face criminal or regulatory issues. The Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) is the agency tasked with protecting consumers from a regulatory standpoint.

Consumer Class Actions Hold a Defendant Accountable Even for Minor Injuries

Consumer class actions also allow victims to take action based on a relatively minor injury when this would not make financial sense in a typical personal injury case. You may want to hold a company responsible not because you need compensation to cover your damages but rather based on principle. Corporations should pay for their bad behavior, even if the resulting injuries are not necessarily severe.

For example, it may not make sense to file a lawsuit for having to get a few stitches after sustaining a defective product injury. However, if 1,000 people all file for compensation for similar damages, the investment makes sense.

You Must Receive Class Certification to Move Forward with a Consumer Class Action Claim

While one person can file the initial paperwork to begin a consumer class action lawsuit, they do this on behalf of a group of people who suffered injuries or damages in the same way. This group is referred to as the “class.”

Before this case can move forward, the court will need to certify the class. This is what officially makes it a class action lawsuit.

What are the Requirements to Achieve Class Certification?

As affirmed by the American Bar Association (ABA), class certification requires the following:

  • The class must consist of a large enough group, usually more than 40 members, who all suffered harm because of the defendant.
  • Everyone in the group must have common questions related to what happened, who caused their injuries, and other facts of their cases.
  • The class representative who began the case must have a “typical” case, or another representative must be identified.
  • The counsel must be adequate to handle this type of claim.

If you begin a case and seek class certification, an attorney from our team can manage all aspects of this process.

There May Already Be a Case Underway Against the Liable Party

If you suffered injuries because a corporation failed to uphold its duties when making a product or providing a service, a class action may already be underway. When the incident involves a popular product or company, there could be hundreds of thousands or even millions of victims.

For example, the Takata class action claim involved 50 million airbag inflators in approximately 37 million vehicles in the United States. This means that there could be at least 25+ million class members in this case.

How Can You Determine if There is Already a Class Action About Your Case?

Discussing your options with our law firm can help you determine if there is already a class action taking place that you can join. You can also check online resources for similar cases. For example, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) lists current and recent class action cases in the United States.

Whether you would like to join or create a consumer class action lawsuit, our legal team can assign a lawyer to your case to help you build it. When you work with one of our personal injury attorneys, we offer to:

  • Research your case to see if there is already a class action in place
  • Investigate and reach out to other people who might have shared similar experiences as you
  • Collect evidence to support your case
  • Fill out necessary legal paperwork to certify your class action lawsuit and submit it to the appropriate court system by its deadline
  • Represent you during legal appearances, be it in settlement negotiation meetings or court hearings
  • Provide legal counsel as your case moves forward in the litigation process

You can learn more about our services in a free consultation with one of our team members.

Our team generally serves New York City, Long Island, New York State up to Albany, Northern New Jersey, and Philadelphia. However, the appropriate jurisdiction for consumer class action mass torts is not always straightforward. Our team will review your case to determine if we can help.

Let Morelli Law Firm Review Your Case for Free Today

Morelli Law Firm represents class representatives and others in consumer class action lawsuits. If you believe you may have a class action case, reach out to our team. We provide free consultations and handle these cases based on contingency.

Call (212) 751-9800 now for a free review of your case and learn if you may be able to bring or join a consumer class action lawsuit based on your injuries.

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