Class Action
Large corporations often make a variety of decisions which disregard individual's rights and lead to economic and/or physical injury. Frequently, as a result of the limited nature of the individual's claims, it is not feasible to pursue the corporation on an individualized basis. In such situations, the lone consumer is often powerless against the larger corporation. Class action litigation allows many people having similar small claims to collectively seek redress for an injury that has been done to the entire "class".
A class action is a lawsuit brought by one or more individuals, on behalf of themselves and all others who have been injured in a similar manner. Not only does class action litigation allow numerous individuals with similarly small claims to pursue their injuries collectively, but it also deters harmful and damaging behavior by large corporations. By consolidating the voices of individual consumers, class action litigation forces large corporations to recognize and adhere to their responsibility to the public.
Most class actions are handled by Linnan & Fallon, LLP on a contingency basis. This means that there is no legal fee unless the lawsuit results in some relief to the class members. Even in instances where relief is obtained, the lawyers must still seek court approval of their legal fees and expenses incurred during the course of the litigation.
The lawyers at Linnan & Fallon, LLP have extensive experience litigating disputes to protect the rights of individuals and classes of individuals.