Class Action Law in North Carolina

Benefits of a Class Action Lawsuit

By their very nature, class action lawsuits have many advantages over traditional legal actions. A North Carolina class action law suit is often the only viable option for resolving a dispute.

Cost

Under North Carolina class action laws, the costs associated with a class action lawsuit are assumed by the attorney for the plaintiff. The fonds d'aide aux recours collectif (or class action fund) may even allow for the paying of certain costs related to the case—such as fees for expert witnesses—in advance.

If an indemnity follows the judgment or settlement of the case, a certain percentage of it may be put towards the professional fees of the attorneys and other court costs not covered by the class action fund. If this is the case, the North Carolina class action lawyers, must repay any advances paid through the fund. Should the class action suit fail, the fund need not be reimbursed.

The cost-benefit ratio of litigation based on class action laws in North Carolina is significant. Costs are shared, and individual indemnities vary according to the extent and kind of injuries suffered by each member of the group.

Risks

Under class action law in North Carolina, if a class action suit fails, members of the class are not required to pay professional fees or expenses to any attorneys involved in the suit. There is, therefore, very little risk in filing a class action lawsuit in North Carolina. In contrast, when the plaintiff involved in an individual action loses a suit, he or she must often pay fees from his or her own pocket.

Justice

Lawsuits of any kind are expensive, and the kinds of lawsuits that may be brought as class action suits tend to be larger than most. Vast numbers of people may be involved, and the defendants involved in such cases tend to be just as large. A class action lawsuit levels the playing field. By pooling their complaints and leveraging their financial benefits, individuals often find class action lawsuits to be their most effective means of legal redress.

Solid legal guidance from an experienced class action attorney

Please contact the class action law firm in North Carolina, Schiller & Schiller PLLC to discuss with confidence and confidentiality your potential membership in a class action case and the possibility of serving the common good as a class representative.