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How Do I Start a Class Action Case? (Part A)

If you've been wronged, ripped-off or injured by a large corporation, employer or company, you may have the grounds for filing a class action lawsuit. A Massachusetts class action attorney can help you to determine if a class action claim will get you the type of compensation that you need in order to make up for the damages you have suffered because of someone else's greed.

Definition of a Class Action Lawsuit

Class action lawsuits allow multiple people to band together in order to fight back against unfair, unsafe and deceptive business practices. They are a legal device wherein one lawsuit can represent the rights of many consumers.

A class action lawsuit involves a group of similarly wronged individuals who are led by a group of legal representatives. These attorneys will present a case for how the plaintiffs suffered damages because of the actions of a credit card company, insurance carrier, employer, cable or telecommunications company or large corporation.

By showing the court that a large group of people have suffered the same damage by the same corporation, consumers are able to fight back against corporations, no matter how much money and resources these giant companies have at their disposal.

What Do I Need In Order to Start a Class Action Case?

The prospect of filing a class action lawsuit can seem a bit overwhelming at the outset. The first step is to gather any documents relating to the complaint that you have, as this will be crucial evidence in your class action case. Listed below are some of the specific types of evidence needed for some of the most common types of class action lawsuits.

Documents needed for employee-based class action suits:

• Pay stubs
• Written policies and procedures
• Letters or memos from your employer
• Similar complaints made by fellow employees

Documents needed for insurance-based class action suits:

• A copy of your insurance policy
• Your insurance declarations page
• Any claim submittal documentation
• Any correspondence regarding your claim
• Evidence of premium payments
• Explanation of benefit or explanation of review forms

Documents needed for credit card and consumer-based class action suits:

• A copy of your credit card solicitation or similar document
• Your credit card statements or similar document
• Your credit card agreement or similar document
• Any letters from your credit card company discussing any changes to the terms of your credit card or a similar document

After you've collected the relevant documents, contact a Massachusetts class action attorney to discuss the potential for filing a class action lawsuit.

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