How Many People are Needed To Bring a Class Action?
In many instances, it only takes one injured party to bring a North Carolina class action lawsuit. This one injured party initiates the action to seek a class action settlement in North Carolina. Once this action is started, other injured parties may join the suit.
Popular legal issues often result in class action lawsuits, including:
- Defective consumer products, medications, or drugs
- Defective machinery
- Faulty tools
- Motor vehicle defects
- Defective toys and electronics
However, there are some situations in which a minimum number of plaintiffs may be required by law in order to allow an action to proceed as class action. If you believe that you may be involved in a legal scenario that should be brought as a class action lawsuit, contact Marvin Schiller at Schiller & Schiller PLLC, an experienced attorney who understands the North Carolina class action law to determine whether your case meets these criteria.
Joining a North Carolina class action lawsuit
If you seek to join an action for a class action settlement, you must first locate the legal firm handling the case. In some cases, there are multiple firms handling the case. You need only reach out to one firm, so long as it is actively pursuing the action. Once you find the firm, contact it and ask to join the class action suit.
If you are having difficulty finding the law firm handling the North Carolina class action lawsuit you want to join, search the public records. These records should provide you with the names and contact information of people involved with active legal actions, together with their legal representatives.
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