Edward Younker You have probably come across the term “bellwether trials” or “class action lawsuits”. These are no ordinary lawsuits because they involve different procedures and legal concepts. Here is an informative resource on bellwether trials and class action suits. What is a Bellwether Trial? Bellwether trials refer to a small collection of lawsuits, selected from … Read more
Class action lawsuits have gained much ground in the recent past. This is because they provide a guarantee for compensation for a group of people who have been defrauded or injured by the same party. Class action lawsuits are filed and litigated in the federal court. When litigation ends in favor of the plaintiffs (injured … Read more
Participating in a class action lawsuit is entirely up to you. There is no law that requires an individual to take part in a class action suit. In most cases, you are notified by email or postal mail to take part in a class action lawsuit. If, however, you do not respond to the request, … Read more
Technically, not a high number of people are needed for a class action suit. It is, however, difficult to find a successful class action suit with less than 40 individuals certified for the case. In most cases, only a single individual is needed to file the suit. However, a judge must verify that the class … Read more