Class Action
/ˈklæs ˈækʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A lawsuit filed by one or more plaintiffs on behalf of a larger group similarly affected, allowing collective legal redress.
The consumers filed a class action against the manufacturer for defective products.
Forms
- class actions
See also
Commentary
Class actions facilitate judicial efficiency by consolidating numerous similar claims, but require careful scrutiny of certification criteria and representative adequacy.
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