Philadelphia Class Action Attorneys
In 2006 Time Magazine named "You" as the person of the year. That decision reflected the view of many businesses that the power of the individual in this day and age weighs heavily upon even the largest corporation. To date one of the most successful means of protecting the power of you, the consumer in the marketplace is the use of consumer class action lawsuits. This action effectively gives a group of consumers having similar experiences the ability to sound their disapproval of an undesirable product or action offered by a corporation.
At Cherry, Fieger & Marciano our Pennsylvania class action lawyers represent consumers, injured persons and small business claims in class action lawsuits with the intention of receiving monetary or other damage claims within the Federal and Pennsylvania State court systems.
The purpose of a class action lawsuit is to allow a group of individuals with like grievances against one company or other entity instead of dozens of similar cases tying up the courts. In the class action lawsuit, the group of plaintiffs is often represented by one or more within that group and if the conditions are right, the results may apply to not only the claims of those individuals but the claims of the entire group as well.
When the actions of a company present a result or results harmful to the populace, a class action lawsuit may begin to develop. Several class action suits that come to mind may include those raised in opposition to manufacturers of diet drugs or supplements, tobacco products or several birth control devices including the IUD, where death, injury or the potential for future injury or illness arises during or following use of the product. Class action suits have also been brought against companies that take part in injurious practices including offering deceptive data to sell goods or services including inconsistent charges by banks, insurance providers, and credit card or mortgage companies. A class action suit against an employer by members of the workforce may arise for manipulation in agreements of benefits or employment including discrimination and exploitation. Investors of company may also hold officials responsible for improper management or accounting practices.
If you are currently a member of a class action suit at the Federal level or within the State of Pennsylvania, contact a Philadelphia class action lawyer at Cherry, Fieger & Marciano for assistance in assessment of your case.