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Class action guides, in plain English.

How class actions work, how to file a claim that gets paid, what you can expect to receive, and the laws that decide who wins.

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What is a class action lawsuit?

A class action is one lawsuit brought by a few people on behalf of many with the same claim. Here is how it works, who is included, and what members usually get.

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Class action basics.

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Are class action lawsuits worth it?

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Can you go to jail from a civil lawsuit?

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Class action vs. individual lawsuit: which one fits your claim?

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Class action vs. mass tort: what is the difference?

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How does a class action lawsuit work?

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How long do class action lawsuits take?

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How many people do you need for a class action?

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Is a class action civil or criminal?

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Open vs. closed class action settlements: what each status means

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Pros and cons of class action lawsuits

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Recall vs. Class Action: What Each One Gets You and Whether You Can Have Both

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Types of class action lawsuits, with real examples

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What happens if a class action loses?

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What is a lawsuit investigation?

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What is a settlement administrator?

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What is class certification?

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What is injunctive relief?

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What is MDL (multidistrict litigation)?

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Filing a claim.

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California class action settlements: how to find and claim them

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Class action settlements with no proof of purchase required

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Do you need proof of purchase for a settlement?

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How do I know if I qualify for a settlement?

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How to check the status of a class action settlement

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How to file a class action settlement claim

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How to find a class action lawyer

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How to join a class action lawsuit

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How to start a class action lawsuit

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How to sue a company: small claims, lawsuits, and class actions

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Payouts and money.

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Why was my class action payout smaller than expected?

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Do you pay taxes on class action settlements?

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Does a Settlement Affect SSI or Medicaid? How Class Action and Lawsuit Money Is Counted

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Haven't received your class action settlement check?

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How is class action settlement money divided?

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How much can you get from a TCPA lawsuit?

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How much is a data breach settlement worth?

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How to get overdraft fees refunded

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Why was I charged an international transaction fee on a domestic purchase?

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What happens to unclaimed class action settlement money?

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Who pays the lawyers in a class action?

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Your rights.

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Can you be bound by a class action settlement you never joined?

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Class action settlement scams: how to spot a fake notice

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How to Cancel a Debt Settlement Program and Get Your Money Back

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How to Dispute a Credit Report Error: Step by Step, With Deadlines

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How to Stop Robocalls and Spam Texts: Blocking Tools, Your Rights, and When You Can Sue

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How to opt out of or object to a class action settlement

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What are your rights as a class member?

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What to do after a data breach notice

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Will I have to testify in a class action?

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The law.

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BIPA explained: Illinois biometric privacy rights and lawsuits

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FACTA Explained: Receipt Truncation, Fraud Alerts, and Your Right to Sue

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The FCRA explained: your rights over credit reports and background checks

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The FDCPA explained: your rights when a debt collector calls

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Lemon Law Explained: When Your Car Qualifies and How to Get a Buyback

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The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act Explained: Your Warranty Rights in Plain English

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The TCPA explained: your rights against robocalls and spam texts

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The Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) Explained: Streaming, Pixels, and Your Rights

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