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Consumer Class Action Lawsuits
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- Overdraft Fee Class Actions Help Consumers
- Bank Overdraft Fees in Massachusetts Will Not Stop with New Opt-in Rules
- Nevada Homeowners Sue Bank of America; Seek Class Action Status
- Bank of America Settles Mortgage Fee Case with FTC for $108 Million
- Toyota Allegedly Sought to Discredit Witnesses
- Toyota Financial Services Remains in Toyota Recall Lawsuit
- Toyota Financial Services Credit Rating Cut by Moody's
- Toyota Motor Credit Corp Added to Class Action by Massachusetts Couple
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- Posted on 6/9/2011Employee Collects Triple Damages After Boston Business Violates Wage Law
- Posted on 3/12/20102000-2003 Toyota Tundra Recall Is Now Nationwide
- Posted on 3/3/2010Toyota Didn’t Properly Investigate Death Involving Acceleration Issue
- Posted on 3/2/2010Medford Man Sues Toyota After Wife Dies in Single-Car Accident
- Posted on 2/26/2010Credit Card Companies Can Still Profit Off Of Unsuspecting Consumers
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What is the process for a class action lawsuit?
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It's easy to feel confused with the potentially thousands of class members involved in your class action lawsuit. Depending on the scope of the case and the parties involved, it may last a very long time. It's important to know what your rights and responsibilities are when involved in a class action lawsuit.
How do I become involved in a class action lawsuit?
You may have heard about a class action lawsuit against a company you did business with, such as a cable company, bank, mortgage company, credit card company or employer. This occurs when a large number of individuals feel damaged by the actions of another party, usually a large corporation. When you are informed of your eligibility to participate in such a lawsuit you have 3 options:
- Agree to join the lawsuit and file a claim
- Request exclusion from the class and forfeit any rights to settlement
- Do nothing and not share in the distribution of the settlement
What happens when a settlement is reached?
The final settlement is approved by the lead plaintiff at the settlement hearing, which you as a class member are not required to attend. As long as you did not opt-out-of the class action lawsuit and you filed a claim, you are entitled to a share of the settlement as determined by its size and the number of class members involved. You can attempt to file a late claim, though it may or may not be approved.
Contacting a Massachusetts Class Action Attorney
If you are considering filing for a class action case but aren't sure how to proceed, contact the Massachusetts class action attorneys at Phillips & Garcia to schedule your FREE legal consultation today - 1-877-892-5620.
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