Federal Class Action (US)

A federal class action in the U.S. is a legal process where a group of people with similar issues against a defendant, often a large company or organization, sue together in federal court. Instead of each person filing individual lawsuits, the case is consolidated into one, saving time and resources. If the court approves, the decision applies to all members of the group, called a “class,” providing a collective resolution. This process ensures that widespread harm or unfair practices can be addressed efficiently and fairly when individual claims might be too small or costly to pursue alone.