If You Were Harmed by a Large Corporation, You Probably Are Not Alone
Many types of cases can be handled through a legal procedure know as a class action. A class action is best suited for a matter in which numerous individuals suffered harm by the acts of another person or entity. In these cases, the class action allows the claims of hundreds, if not thousands or millions, of people to be brought in one case rather than numerous cases. Here, one or more individuals represent, or stand in the shoes of, a whole class of individuals.
The class action device not only saves the courts time and resources, but also saves the time and resources of all the parties and attorneys involved. Indeed, in many class action claims it may not make sense for someone to make an individual claim against the negligent party. A class action allows the joinder of numerous claims against the wrongdoer, thereby making the case more efficient. The class action also allows class members to pool their resources and present their most effective case in one proceeding.
Humphrey, Farrington & McClain has utilized class actions to effectively and efficiently resolve numerous types of matters. Our Kansas City class action lawyers have been involved in many different types of class action litigation, including:
- Securities fraud
- Corporate age discrimination
- Tobacco
- Toxic substance exposure
- Consumer antitrust
- Deceptive and misleading advertising
- ERISA benefits
From our offices in Independence, Missouri, our lawyers represent clients in individual and class action lawsuits in courts throughout Missouri, Kansas, and the United States. Contact us to arrange a free consultation.
