In some cases, a corporation causes a small amount of damages to a large number of individuals. Class action lawsuits allow a large number of plaintiffs to bring an action against a corporation to collect money damages or other relief.
Class actions often occur in federal court. In a class action suit, the plaintiff or plaintiffs allege that negligence or other bad actions on the part of the defendant or defendants have hurt a large number of people, and that the plaintiffs represent that class of people.
In a class action, there might be a settlement of award and people who are members of the class can claim the award.
The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.
"Find a Lawyer" Service in Winnebago County, IL - The Winnebago County Bar Association in Rockford, IL, sponsors a public "Find a Lawyer" feature on its website. The "find a lawyer" feature contains a list of local pre-screened attorneys and the areas of law in which they concentrate. You can use the website of the Winnebago County Bar Association to find an attorney in the needed practice area.