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.
Lawyer Referral Service in Shreveport, LA - The Shreveport Bar Association (SBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS). The purpose of the service is to help individuals who need to find a local attorney and can afford to pay reasonable attorney fees. To use the service just visit the website for the Shreveport Bar Association and complete the secure online form. In exchange for a $25 consultation fee, you can schedule a 30 minute consultation with the attorney in Shreveport or Caddo Parish. During the consultation, you can discuss the case and the fees needed for additional representation.