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A class action lawsuit settlement is a form of lawsuit in which a large group of people collectively bring a claim to court and/or in which a group of defendants is being sued. It originated in the United States.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoA class action lawsuit refers to a lawsuit brought against a company by a large group of people. The large group of people are not present in court. Rather, they are represented by a lawyer.
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