If you are part of a group that has suffered harm at the hands of another, you each deserve justice. Instead of independently filing lawsuits, your group’s members may be able to join together to collectively seek justice, filing a class action lawsuit that represents you all.
While it can be difficult for a lawsuit to gain class action status, it can be worthwhile in the end for your group to be able to stand together against whoever hurt you. If you believe that you represent a large group of people who have been hurt in the same way, you can discuss your situation in more detail and consider working with a Colorado Springs class action lawsuits lawyer.
At Ben Crump Law, PLLC, we believe that every victim deserves to have their voice heard. You have rights that entitle you to justice, and if your group wants to unite together against the harm you have endured, Ben Crump Law, PLLC may be able to help you do that.
If you are interested in filing a lawsuit that represents many others, call us today for a free, no-obligation consultation at (800) 709-1441. We want to hear your story and help you determine whether you may be able to file a lawsuit that could gain class action status. If our team does end up representing you, you pay us nothing unless we win.
Steps of Filing a Class Action Lawsuit
If you believe you have grounds to file a class action lawsuit, a Colorado Springs class action lawyer can determine whether your case is likely to be successful in gaining certification in court. If it is, a lawyer will walk you through the steps of filing your lawsuit.
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Head Plaintiff(s)
The first step is to identify the plaintiff or plaintiffs who will represent the group. If there is one sole representative filing on the group’s behalf, that person will be named the “head plaintiff” in the case. If there is a small group that would like to file together, they may be able to form a “lead plaintiffs group” to do so. The lead plaintiffs’ names will be on the official lawsuit that your lawyer submits to the judge when applying for class action certification.
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Identifying the “Class”
The “class” is the group represented in the lawsuit. The class members are those that have experienced the same type of harm as a result of the defendant’s actions. They may not all have been identified at the time of filing. If not, after filing, the lead plaintiffs will need to publicize the lawsuit or identify all other potential class members to give them an opportunity to be part of the lawsuit. Then, depending on whether it is opt-in or opt-out, class members can take the appropriate action to be named a plaintiff in the lawsuit should they desire to do so.
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Opt-In and Opt-Out
One aspect a judge considers when deciding whether or not to certify a class action lawsuit is whether class members will join by “opting-in” or “opting-out”. In some cases, it may make more sense for a class to file an “opt-out” lawsuit. This is the case when class members are likely to collect more as a group than filing their own cases individually in court.
For example, a plaintiff in a consumer related lawsuit with thousands of plaintiffs may receive more by joining a class action than not. Their injury is likely not significant enough to file their own case independently, so by joining, they are able to obtain the justice they may not otherwise receive.
Opt-in lawsuits are often for those who have suffered severe harm and are more likely to want to retain the right to file their case independently. Your lawyer will help you determine whether, based on the circumstances of your case, it is better to file an opt-in or opt-out lawsuit.
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If you are interested in filing a lawsuit on behalf of a large class of people who have been similarly injured, a Colorado Springs class action lawsuits lawyer can help. A lawyer can evaluate your circumstances to determine whether you might have a case for class action. If so, your lawyer can work with you to build a case that accurately portrays the defendant’s actions and the extent of your group’s suffering.
At Ben Crump Law, PLLC, we represent victims who deserve justice. We want to work with you to build a case that gets your class the justice it deserves. Call the offices of Ben Crump Law, PLLC today for a free consultation at (800) 709-1441 and tell us about your case. We want to see how we can help. We work on a contingency basis, so you pay us nothing unless we win for your class.
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