What is a Class Action lawsuit?

A class action lawsuit is the type of case where an individual sues to enforce not just his or her rights, but the rights of a group of people whose rights were violated in a similar way.  Consumer class actions may be brought against debt collectors, credit bureaus, lenders, and other companies.  When a company's business practices are deceptive and unfair to the consumer, a qualified consumer protection law firm, like Flitter Milz, will evaluate whether a matter can be pursued as a class action. 

Class actions have a lead plaintiff, or class representative, who represents the interests of the class.  The class counsel pursues the case for class representative(s) on behalf of all consumers who fit the definition of members in that class.