Class Action Litigation

Class actions, designed initially to consolidate similar lawsuits into one large collective action, have become expensive and time-consuming, and are used by plaintiffs’ lawyers to force companies to settle regardless if the case has merit. Consumers get pennies on the dollar while plaintiffs’ lawyers, the system’s actual beneficiaries, get massive payouts.

State Allies Blog Series: Q&A with the Business Council of Alabama

“Sweet Home Alabama” is home to a litigation system that is especially sweet if you are a member of the plaintiffs’ bar. High dollar award judgments and a supreme court that allowed a plaintiff to…

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Research
A Rising Threat: The New Class Action Racket That Harms Investors and the Economy
Unstable Foundation:
Our Broken Class Action System and How to Fix It
The Food Court: Trends in Food and Beverage Class Action Litigation
Do Class Actions Benefit Class Members?

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