Class Actions

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Class Action Suits
It's an appalling reality that many companies will put profits before the health and safety of their consumers. Many multi-million-dollar corporations will continue to do this, even when they know it is hurting people. One way to make your voice heard is to join forces with other people who have been impacted.

This is the basis for class-action lawsuits, which are brought by a group of people on behalf of themselves and other parties affected by the same condition. These suits are legal tools to provide the greatest scope of relief and justice to the most people possible.

Strength in Numbers
With this tool to provide legal checks against large corporations, consumers can help assure they are treated fairly and that companies are held accountable for their behavior. While each claim is separate, there is a definite advantage of people joining forces against the same defendant, and the judge listening to an array of cases with the same complaints.

Some successful class action cases have been those brought against the manufacturers of allegedly dangerous products including asbestos, Agent Orange, tobacco, and some vaccinations. Besides cases that might cause you physical injuries, class action suits can also be brought on contracts. Suppose your Internet service provider reduced its monthly rates and your service significantly declined, consumers could join forces and file a class action lawsuit because the provider was not equipped to handle the increased traffic.

Securities Class Actions
Class actions can also involve securities claims. For example, if a company releases a statement, claiming that their stock climbed from $15 to $20, when it actually fell to $10 per share. A class action suit could then be filed on behalf of all the stockholders who purchased stock after the company issued its misleading press release and before the truth was exposed. Each person who bought stock suffered harm-some to a greater degree than others. If you bought 1,000 shares you would obviously suffer more financial damage than your co-worker who purchased 500. But, you both were the victims of deception, and have the right to convene and fight the deceitful corporation.

Your average class action suit involves hundreds or thousands of people who have similar claims. The more people involved, the greater your voice and the higher your chance of a successful outcome. And a winning case is the best way to expose a corrupt corporation and prevent it from hurting others in the future.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a situation in which others have been victimized, please contact the Birmingham class action lawyers at Burke, Harvey & Frankowski. We aren't intimidated my multi-million dollar corporations. We're dedicated to helping you recover your losses. Call or e-mail us today for a free consultation.

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