Class Action Vs Mass Tort Lawsuits
By Joseph Devine – Perhaps you’ve seen TV or newspaper ads that tell you that you may qualify to participate in a mass tort or class action lawsuit against a large company. However, it may be confusing to distinguish between the two types of legal actions. If you want to take part in a mass [...]
Basics of Class-Action Lawsuits
By Joseph Devine – Many Americans are familiar and comfortable with the idea of seeking justice through lawsuits against individuals, groups, or entities who are responsible for causing injuries or damage. Most Americans are also familiar, at least in name, with the terms “class-action lawsuit” and “mass tort litigation.” However, even those who have heard [...]
Class Action Lawsuits Defined
By Margaret Wommack – A class action is a civil lawsuit filed by multiple people who experienced the same injury from the same product, a single trial to hear all claims. The difference between their cases as individuals is only the extent to which each was injured. For instance, one anti-inflammatory medication user who developed [...]
The Definition of Class Action
By James Witherspoon – When people are harmed by another person or entity, they sometimes choose to take legal action in an attempt to regain some of their losses. Many of these legal actions are filed by individuals or families against one or more companies, people, or organizations. However, sometimes the actions of one or [...]
A Class Act
By George Manty – There is a movie I love called Back to School, starring the late, great Rodney Dangerfield. At one point during the film, Rodney is trying to get a date with a university professor. Rodney asks if she’s available Monday. She responds, “No, sorry, I’ve got class.” Tuesday? “Sorry,” she says, “I’ve [...]
Why Do People File Class-Action Lawsuits?
By James Witherspoon – A class-action lawsuit is a type of legal claim in which many injured parties come together to pursue compensation from the person or entity who harmed them. This kind of claim can be very useful in cases where one party has caused a great deal of harm. Common examples include companies [...]
Class Action Lawsuits
By Jason M Rigler – First of all, let me say that anyone who has been in any way hurt or injured by any other party and settled through a class action lawsuit, disregard this article. I am more interested in the little frivolous lawsuits that award pitiful amounts to offended parties who most likely [...]
Mesothelioma Lawsuits: Information You Need
By Nick Carlucci – If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma you might be entitled to relief. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is caused by asbestos. Asbestos is everywhere, but it doesn’t affect everyone the same way. Some people might have a career in an asbestos-inhabited environment yet never [...]
Mesothelioma Lawsuit
People suffering from Mesothelioma are provided with the legal right by Maryland law to file a Mesothelioma lawsuit. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that happens because of asbestos exposure. You are much more susceptible to this illness if you’ve worked wherever the chance of inhaling asbestos debris was high. For those who have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, you may get compensation from the celebration accountable for your publicity to asbestos by way of a Mesothelioma lawsuit.
Class Action Attorneys and Lawsuits
By Michael Helfand – You hear a lot about class action lawsuits but, if you’ve never been a part of one or even if you have, you may not be aware of the following 10 interesting facts about these lawsuits that we learned from an Illinois class action attorney. 10 interesting facts about class action [...]
