What is a class-action lawsuit?

A class-action lawsuit is a legal tool that is used when a group of people have all been injured in the same way or have been adversely affected by the same product, service, or action. The lawsuit is brought by one or more people on behalf of the entire group. In the state of New York, class action lawsuits can be filed if a product is considered to be “dangerous” and the plaintiff can prove that the product was used as intended and caused harm to the consumer. In a class-action lawsuit, the court will determine whether the plaintiff is allowed to represent the group and will decide the total damages to be awarded to the group. The court will also decide how to divide the damages among the group members. If the group members are successful in their lawsuit, then the company who produced the dangerous product may be required to modify the product or issue a recall, provide compensation to the group members, and/or take other corrective measures. Class-action lawsuits are used to protect consumers from dangerous products and to ensure that companies are held accountable for the products they distribute. These lawsuits can be extremely complex and require a great deal of research and legal expertise. It is important to seek qualified legal counsel if you think you may have a case in order to ensure your rights are properly represented.

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