class action
Plural
class actions
1
a lawsuit concerning a problem that is shared by a group of people, which is brought to a law court on behalf of all
- The law firm filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of consumers affected by the defective product.
- The court certified the case as a class action to consolidate similar claims from numerous plaintiffs.
- Class action lawsuits allow individuals with similar grievances to seek justice collectively.
- The judge approved a settlement agreement in the class action, providing compensation to the affected class members.
- Class action litigation often involves complex legal issues and extensive discovery processes.
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