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At Saltz, Mongeluzzi, & Bendesky P.C., we are committed to providing reliable, results-driven legal representation in class action litigation. Our partners Patrick Howard and Simon B. Paris developed Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky’s Class Action Practice Group more than 15 years ago with a dedication to justice. We handle the full range of class action matters — from consumer protection to product liability claims to civil rights litigation. If you have any specific questions or concerns about a class action lawsuit, we are more than ready to help. Contact us today for a free, fully confidential initial consultation.

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CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS:
UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS

A class action lawsuit is a type of litigation in which a large number of parties collectively join together as plaintiffs to bring a claim. Most often, the lawsuit will be filed by one or more representative plaintiffs who will act on behalf of the larger group. Here are key things to understand about the basics of class action litigation:

Certification of Class
Action Lawsuits

Before a lawsuit can proceed as a class action, the court must certify it. A court will not automatically certify a proposed class action. The certification process involves the evaluation of several factors, including: 1) Whether there are enough plaintiffs to make individual lawsuits impractical, 2) Whether the claims are common to the class, and 3) Whether the representative parties will adequately protect the interests of the class. Only after meeting these prerequisites can certification occur.

Eligibility for Class Action
Litigation (Joining a Lawsuit)

To join a class action lawsuit, an individual must have suffered the same type of harm or damages as the other members of the class. Often, potential members are notified through mail, email, or advertisements and are given the option to opt in or opt-out. Notably, some class actions require individuals to actively join, while others automatically include individuals unless they opt out.

The Right of the Class
Members

Once part of a class action, members have certain rights. They are entitled to a portion of any settlement or award, but in return, they give up the right to sue individually for the same issue. Class members also have the right to be informed about the progress of the case and can voice opinions regarding any proposed settlement. You can always hire your own class action litigation attorney.

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A WIDE RANGE OF LEGAL MATTERS CAN LEAD TO CLASS ACTION LITIGATION

A class action lawsuit may be filed if there are a large number of plaintiffs with substantially similar claims against a defendant. The plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit may be individuals, businesses, organizations, or even government entities, such as municipalities. A wide range of legal matters could result in class action litigation. Our law firm handles all of the following types of class action lawsuits:

Consumer
Protection case

Class actions often arise when consumers are harmed by fraudulent or deceptive business practices. As an example, imagine that a company defrauds a large number of consumers. They may band together as part of class action litigation.

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False
Advertising

A type of consumer protection case, false advertising can justify class action litigation. When companies engage in false advertising or misrepresentation of products, consumers can file class action lawsuits seeking damages for financial losses.

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Dangerous And
Defective products

Product liability claims are also a source of many class action lawsuits. If a product is defective or dangerous, leading to injuries or damages, victims may pursue a class action lawsuit to seek compensation from the manufacturer.

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WAGE & HOUR
VIOLATIONS

Employees might file class action lawsuits against employers who fail to pay legally mandated wages, or who do not provide overtime pay. Such lawsuits help in ensuring fair compensation and adherence to labor laws.

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WHISTLEBLOWER
PROTECTION

When employees expose illegal or unethical practices within an organization, and face retaliation or job loss, they might file a class action suit for their protection and to redress the harm done.

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When a tough, high-profile case requires skilled trial lawyers with the experience and resources to take on the biggest companies and insurers and win, accident victims and their families turn to SMB for help.

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DATA BREACH
LAWSUITS

In cases where a company’s data breach compromises the personal information of a large number of individuals, those affected can file a class action lawsuit for the invasion of privacy and any subsequent damages.

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CIVIL RIGHTS
LITIGATION

Class action litigation is also a powerful means to address violations of civil rights, especially when discriminatory practices affect a large group of people. This helps to ensure equal treatment and protection under the law.

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CLASS ACTION ATTORNEYS

Over the past decade, in courthouses around the country, we have successfully represented consumers, businesses, and municipal entities in class action litigation stemming from consumer fraud, false advertising, product liability and antitrust violations.

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SIMON PARIS & PATRICK HOWARD
ARE EXPERIENCED, JUSTICE-DRIVEN CLASS ACTION LAWYERS

Our lead class action attorneys Simon B. Paris and Patrick Howard are experienced and effective advocate for clients. Partners at Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky P.C., Attorneys Paris and Howard worked together to develop our firm’s Class Action practice group in 2007. Since then, they have successfully represented consumers, businesses, organizations, and municipalities in class action lawsuits across the country.

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OUR RESULTS IN CLASS
ACTION LITIGATION

We know that outcomes matter for our clients. Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky has a proven record of results. Here is an overview of some of our most notable recent case results:

+$55 MILLION
IN OPIOID LITIGATION IN
DELAWARE COUNTY

Patrick Howard serves on the leadership team for the Pennsylvania Opioid Litigation. Representing Delaware County, more than $55 million has been recovered to date.

$16.5 Million
in Defective Product
Claim in Tennessee

Serving as chair of the lead counsel committee, Patrick Howard helped victims to secure $16.5 million in compensation in a product liability claim in Tennessee. The case—Ajose v. Interline Brands—was centered around defective DuraPro™ toilet connectors.

$7 Million
for Property Owners in
Unique Case

In a “one of its kind” settlement. Patrick Howard obtained $7 million in financial compensation for property owners who unknowingly had sewer lines installed beneath their homes/businesses without the government obtaining the proper easement.

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SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION WITH A CLASS ACTION LITIGATION ATTORNEY TODAY

At Saltz, Mongeluzzi, & Bendesky, P.C., our class action litigation lawyers have the specialized skills, experience, and legal expertise that you can rely on. If you have any specific questions or concerns about a class action lawsuit, we can help. To set up your free, no-obligation initial consultation, please contact us today. We provide nationwide legal representation in class action litigation.

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