Class-Action Litigators With A Strong Track Record Of Success

Most lawsuits involve a single plaintiff taking legal action against one or more defendants. But when a defendant has allegedly harmed many people in the same way, it may make sense to combine a whole group of nearly identical claims into a single legal action known as a class-action lawsuit. This collective approach allows individuals who may not have the resources or the will to file individual lawsuits to seek justice and compensation as a group.

Class-action lawsuits differ from other types of lawsuits in that they involve a larger number of plaintiffs (the “class”). This group is represented by one or more lawyers, known as the “class representatives.” Many law firms lack the resources and personnel to take on the complexities of class-action litigation, but at Cohelan Khoury & Singer, we are more than up to the challenge. Our team of attorneys has more than 200 years of combined legal experience as well as a strong track record of success taking on large corporations and other well-funded defendants.

Issues Judges Will Consider When Granting Class-Action Status

Unlike traditional lawsuits, class actions must be certified by a judge. To be granted class-action status, a lawsuit must meet several criteria, which ensure that it is appropriate to handle the claims collectively.

One consideration is that the pool of plaintiffs must be large enough to justify a collective lawsuit (as opposed to individual ones). Additionally, all plaintiffs must allege the same or very similar harms.

These are just two of many factors judges must weigh, some of which are complex and may be difficult for plaintiffs’ lawyers to prove. This is why it is so important to work with a team of attorneys who have considerable experience in class-action litigation.

Common Employment Class-Action Claims

Our attorneys have been advocating for employee rights since we opened our doors in 1981. Throughout our firm’s history, we have litigated numerous class-action claims related to employment law. Many of these types of claims focus on systemic issues affecting many employees within a company. Common examples include:

• Wage and hour violations: Claims for unpaid wages, overtime pay, and meal and rest break violations.
• Discrimination: Cases involving racial, gender, age, disability or other forms of workplace discrimination.
• Worker misclassification: Claims where employees are wrongly classified as independent contractors or exempt from overtime.
• Harassment: Systemic sexual harassment or hostile work environment claims.
• Retaliation: Claims where employees face retaliation for whistleblowing or reporting illegal activities.

You can learn more by visiting our class-action labor law page.

Common Consumer Rights Class-Action Claims

Our attorneys also have a strong history of litigating claims that affect a broad group of consumers. Here are some frequent claims:

• False advertising: Claims that a company misled consumers through deceptive marketing practices.
• Defective products: Cases where a product is found to be unsafe or not working as advertised.
• Data breaches: Claims involving the unauthorized access and misuse of personal data.
• Unfair business practices: Cases involving hidden fees, misleading terms or other unfair business practices.
• Privacy violations: Claims where companies violate consumers’ privacy rights through unauthorized data collection or sharing.

If you believe you have a potential claim against a business, you may not be alone. Please discuss your concerns with one of our consumer rights lawyers.

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From our office in San Diego, Cohelan Khoury & Singer serves clients throughout California. To take advantage of a free initial consultation, call us at 888-652-2201 or submit an online contact form.