Lead Plaintiff
/ˈliːd ˈplæntɪf/
Definitions
- (n.) A party appointed or recognized by a court to represent a class of plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit, typically because they have the strongest interest in the case.
The court appointed her as the lead plaintiff to represent all class members in the securities fraud suit.
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Commentary
The lead plaintiff often has significant influence over litigation strategy and settlement decisions in class actions, ensuring coordinated representation.
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