Class action lawsuits may be instituted when a large group of individuals have suffered a similar injury or loss. Class actions provide individuals with an opportunity to sue collectively for a claim they may consider too expensive to litigate individually. Class actions are an efficiency mechanism for the courts. A class action lawsuit eliminates the time spent on litigating thousands of individual cases having the same claim and similar injury.  

According to Louisiana Civil Code of Procedure Article 591, there are some requirements that have to be met to have a class action lawsuit.

 In a class action lawsuit, a person is selected to be the representative of the group. The representative must have a similar injury to the rest of the group. The injuries related to a class action lawsuit vary depending on the nature of the claim. The injuries may be financial, physical or ethical. Some class action lawsuits may result from the use of defective products, acts of fraud, mismanagement by the directors of a corporation, unfair business dealings and practices, or discrimination.

Some examples of class action lawsuits include recovering damages from the harmful side effects of the following: Baycol, Meridia, Vioxx, PPA, Ephedra, Ammonia, and Welding Rods are also the subject of class action lawsuits.

Murphy Law Firm handles personal injury claims. Our lawyers handle cases throughout Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, Lafayette, Monroe, Alexandria, Hammond, Lake Charles and surrounding areas.

The attorneys at Murphy Law Firm represent the individuals who have suffered similar injuries. If you have been involved in an injury that may be common to many people, you may be entitled to become part of a class action lawsuit. If you have already been injured or suffered some loss, then do not be a victim twice. Contact the attorneys at Murphy Law Firm to determine if you may recover damages in a class action suit.