Class Action Lawsuits

Class Action Lawsuit Attorney

Attorney John Daspit has extensive experience handling high-profile, complex litigation, including thousands of hours preparing for the 2005 BP refinery explosion trial. That same level of preparation and dedication carries into every class action we take on.

Class actions demand a different level of preparation than a single-plaintiff case, establishing common facts across every claimant, coordinating expert witnesses, and standing up to defendants with far greater legal resources than any one person could match on their own. That's the kind of case we're built to handle.

Explaining the Benefits of Class Actions

Carrying out all of the necessary steps for successfully filing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit can be a costly proposition.

In order to assemble all of the evidence required to compel an insurance company to pay a fair settlement out of court, or to persuade a jury to award a satisfactory verdict at trial, it is necessary to put in an incredible number of man hours investigating the case.

In some cases, the plaintiff's attorney may need to hire expert witnesses or other professionals who can provide testimony to support the claim. In light of such costs, it is not always viable to file suit in every case, since the potential for financial recovery may be insufficient to offset the expenses of litigation.

Banding Together With Other Plaintiffs

This is one of the reasons that personal injury lawyers often represent multiple clients in class action litigation against a common defendant.

By banding together several claims, it is possible to offset the costs of pursuing the case, since the potential recovery in a class action claim is significantly greater than it would be for any of the individual claims. Class actions also serve another purpose.

With dozens, hundreds or even more plaintiffs bringing suit against the defendant, it is possible to increase the strength of the claim. If you believe that you may have grounds to file a lawsuit that could evolve into a class action case, come to The Daspit Law Firm for a free case evaluation.

Our experienced class action lawyers are ready to examine the situation in order to determine whether class action litigation would be appropriate in your case.

Class action claims are possible in an almost endless variety of situations, but certain examples are more common than others.

• Product liability lawsuits are among the most common types of class action cases, when a large group of consumers who have been injured by a dangerous or defective product band together to take on a negligent manufacturer. For example, many people may have been hurt in car accidents caused by defective tires or by SUVs that are prone to rollover accidents.
• In other cases, the plaintiffs in a pharmaceutical liability class action may be suing over serious side effects from prescription drugs. Asbestos exposure may serve as grounds for class action litigation, such as when people living or working in a building insulated with asbestos all join to sue the property owner for their hazardous chemical exposure.

Open Class Action Suits

Most class action lawsuits center around defective products, medical devices and prescription drugs. Listed below are some examples of the current open class action lawsuits in the U.S.

Consumer Products

• Toyota RAV 4 Transmission Defects
• Zurn Pex Defective Pipe Fittings
• Honda Engine Misfire

Drugs & Medical Devices

• Bayer / Cipro
• Vioxx
• Testosterone / Low-T
• Lipitor

Speak With a Class Action Lawyer Today

If you believe you've been harmed by the same defective product, drug, or negligent conduct as others, you don't have to take on a large company alone. Let us evaluate your situation and help you understand whether joining or starting a class action is the right path to recovering what you're owed.

FAQS Regarding Class Action Lawsuits

What is a class action lawsuit?

A class action lawsuit lets a group of people with similar claims against the same defendant, such as consumers injured by the same defective product or patients harmed by the same drug, join together in a single case instead of filing separately. This spreads the cost of litigation across the group and gives the case more strength than any one person's claim would have alone.

How do I know if I qualify to join a class action?

You generally qualify if you were harmed by the same product, drug, or conduct as the other plaintiffs, and your injury and circumstances are similar enough to theirs to be handled under one case. The best way to find out is to have an attorney review the details of what happened to you against the scope of the class being proposed or already certified.

What types of cases become class actions?

Most class actions arise from defective consumer products, dangerous prescription drugs or medical devices, and pharmaceutical side effects that were not properly disclosed. Product liability claims, such as defective tires or vehicles prone to rollover, are especially common, along with cases involving hazardous chemical or asbestos exposure affecting many people at once.

How much compensation can I recover in a class action?

Recovery depends on the size of the class, the strength of the evidence, and the total damages involved, and it is typically divided among class members according to the harm each person suffered. Because class actions combine many claims, the total settlement or verdict is often far larger than what any individual plaintiff could recover filing alone.

Do I have to pay anything to join a class action lawsuit?

Most class action and personal injury cases, including ours, are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no upfront legal fees. Attorney fees and case costs are typically deducted from the settlement or verdict only if the case succeeds.

How long do class action lawsuits take to resolve?

Class actions often take longer than individual claims because the court must certify the class, coordinate evidence across many plaintiffs, and frequently address appeals or objections along the way. Timelines vary widely by case, but it's common for a class action to take one to several years from filing to final resolution.

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