Class Action Lawsuits

Class action lawsuits are among the most effective tools consumers have to protect their power in the marketplace. When a large corporation does something that adversely affects a large group of people, a class action lawsuit enables all of the affected people to act with one voice.

Wapner Newman represents consumers, small businesses and injured people in class action lawsuits throughout the country, seeking monetary damages and other relief in the federal and state court systems. We have participated in a wide range of class actions, including mass torts and claims arising under Consumer Fraud Statutes and ERISA.

The class action rule is in effect to improve the court's effectiveness by permitting large groups of people with similar claims to join together into one lawsuit. One or more of the affected plaintiffs represent the harmed group in court, and if those representatives meet specific criteria, they are granted permission to prove and settle not only their own claims, but also the claims of each individual of the larger affected group as well.

Class actions arise when a company's actions harm a large group of people. Suits of this type have been brought against the manufacturers of products that cause injury, such as toys, defective products and tobacco. Harmful consumer business practices, such as overcharging for bank services or using misleading information to sell products, can lead to class actions as well. Shareholders of companies can also use class actions to hold executives accountable for poor management or misleading investment information. Finally, employees can sue employers for discriminatory practices or violation of employment or benefits agreements.

If you are a party to a class action, we can assist you in evaluating your case. Click here to contact us for a free case evaluation.