Over the years, the Morrow, Morrow, Ryan, Bassett & Haik team of lawyers has gained considerable experience in Class Actions, especially within Opelousas and the surrounding South Louisiana communities. Our class action areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:
Class Action lawsuits involving many parties can become quite complicated, with many cases taking years to resolve if not handled properly. Never settle for a team without a positive track record in litigating Class Action lawsuits.
If you’ve suffered harm and suspect that other people did too, a class action lawsuit can bring about change so that no one else is injured — and win compensation for everyone who was, including you. Contact MMRBH today, and we’ll help you get started; your consultation with us will be free and confidential.
At Morrow, Morrow, Ryan, Bassett and Haik, our lawyers have extensive experience in handling class action lawsuits. If you would like more information on these types of cases or get an objective assessment of what you might stand to lose or gain from your involvement in one, contact our team today. Schedule your free consultation online or by calling 800-356-6776, and let us help you determine the legal action best suited for you.
An attorney files a class action complaint that describes the problem, the people affected and the compensation that the lawsuit will seek for the class of potential plaintiffs.
A judge reviews the complaint and determines whether the case fits requirements for a class action lawsuit. If it does, the court will issue a certification order that recognizes the case as a class action lawsuit, defines who belongs in the class membership and appoints a class counsel to handle the suit.
The court mandates that all possible members of the suing class must be notified of the significant details of the class action and must be given the option to opt-in or out within a defined time frame.
Most class action lawsuits conclude in a settlement, but regardless of where or how a case is settled, the court must approve the actionable steps and remedies agreed upon for the class membership.
An attorney files a class action complaint that describes the problem, the people affected and the compensation that the lawsuit will seek for the class of potential plaintiffs.
A judge reviews the complaint and determines whether the case fits requirements for a class action lawsuit. If it does, the court will issue a certification order that recognizes the case as a class action lawsuit, defines who belongs in the class membership and appoints a class counsel to handle the suit.
The court mandates that all possible members of the suing class must be notified of the significant details of the class action and must be given the option to opt-in or out within a defined time frame.
Most class action lawsuits conclude in a settlement, but regardless of where or how a case is settled, the court must approve the actionable steps and remedies agreed upon for the class membership.
A class-action lawsuit offers a way for everyone who was harmed BY a powerful company, an established organization or a wealthy individual to obtain an equal share of protection, compensation or relief in a civil court without having to file individual lawsuits. Lead plaintiffs sue the defendant on behalf of the individuals who were harmed, and anyone who matches the definition of the class membership can benefit.
By aggregating multiple plaintiff claims—shared grievances against one common defendant—and coordinating behind one united front, class treatment of claims more effectively and reliably reverses instances of wrongdoing and typically sees a higher rate of success compared to individually filed suits. Entities against which class actions typically are filed include, but are not limited to, organizations whose negligence imprint affected large groups of individuals.
Legally speaking, there is no set number required for a class-action lawsuit to move ahead, but most cases that are approved have hundreds of plaintiffs. Having this many participants gives the case validity in court, effectively establishing the case’s innate merits. For plaintiffs, however, these numbers mean power. Most of the time, class action lawsuits are more effective at eliciting a response from larger corporations, many of which shrug off small lawsuits as part of normal business.
Before you decide to join a class-action lawsuit, it is critical to discuss the case with a lawyer you trust. At Morrow, Morrow, Ryan, Bassett and Haik, our lawyers have extensive experience in handling class action lawsuits. If you would like more information on these types of cases or get an objective assessment of what you might stand to lose or gain from your involvement in one, contact our team today. Schedule your free consultation online or by calling 800-356-6776, and let us help you determine the legal action best suited for you.
* Results may vary.
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