Class Action Lawsuit
/ˈklæs ˈækʃən ˈlɔːs(j)uːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A lawsuit filed by one or more plaintiffs on behalf of a larger group similarly affected, addressing common legal grievances collectively.
The company faced a class action lawsuit for misleading consumers about its product.
Forms
- class action lawsuit
- class action lawsuits
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Commentary
Class action lawsuits streamline the legal process by aggregating numerous individual claims into one case, requiring careful class certification to ensure commonality and numerosity.
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