Is It Worth Joining a Class Action Lawsuit?

Yes, it is generally worth joining a class action lawsuit if you are eligible, for your own benefit and for the sake of others. These are the top three reasons to join a class action lawsuit:

1. Class action litigation is cheaper: The final settlement or award in the case must cover attorneys’ fees. By consolidating all the cases under one representative, that means only one lawyer, firm, or co-counsel arrangement is paid for their work, instead of one lawyer for every single plaintiff. This increases the share for each class member.
2. Your results are faster: In class actions, one judge makes one decision that decides all of the linked cases. This efficient method clears the judicial system of redundant litigation, and often expedites a process that could otherwise have taken years for individual plaintiffs.
3. All members are compensated: By signing on to the best case in your class, everyone receives an equal payout, regardless of subtle differences between individual cases.

The case that is chosen as the representative for the rest of the class provides the others a direct benefit, and could be the agent for vast industry-wide safety improvements in certain instances. For all who join a class action case, it is a low-to-no-risk option that could result in tangible benefits with zero effort involved.

How Much Can You Expect From a Class Action Lawsuit?

There is no average or median number that can answer this question. The amount you receive individually relies on several factors, including:

• The cost of the injuries or damages done overall
• How many other people are signed onto the case
• The settlement or verdict decided

Some class action lawsuits can be as small as pocket change (a refund for a recalled product) or as large as necessary to account for injuries (emergency care if you consumed a toxic product later recalled).

Some class action cases do not end in monetary awards only, and may involve additional solutions known as “remedies.” These can include other forms of compensation such as vouchers/coupons for future products or services, consequences like firings or delicensings of wrongdoers, and clean-up actions/reforms to undo as much damage as possible and prevent future harm.

Class action lawsuits often have the effect of informing the public of various legal issues and health risks. By participating in a class action, you are often raising awareness for others who might not know about the issue.

How Are Class Action Settlements Divided?

Class action settlements amounts are divided evenly among every single class member. The number of individuals included depends on how far-reaching the issue or injury was, and how effectively those impacted were notified that they qualified.

Class action lawsuits are complex cases that require a skilled attorney with the resources to litigate on behalf of the individual representative and the recognized class as a whole.

The Lyon Firm is currently reviewing and litigating the following class action cases:

The Lyon Firm is dedicated to assisting consumers who represent their class for financial losses or other damages (such as time lost in dealing with the issue, or pain and suffering caused due to stress or worry). We work with law firms across the country to provide the most resources possible, and to build the class case into a valuable settlement for all involved.

If your case is chosen as a class representative, you help every other qualifying member. When you join a class action, you essentially team with the best of the bunch. Contact The Lyon Firm at (513) 381-2333 for representation.

Is There a Downside to Joining a Class Action Lawsuit?

For most class members, no, there is no downside to joining a class action lawsuit. By simply signing up one time, you are signing up to receive the maximum possible compensation, all without having to hire an attorney, file the case yourself, or ever step foot inside a courtroom. No cost upfront, and little-to-no effort on your part — it’s a win-win proposition for most.

That being said, for a few individuals with unique circumstances, joining a class action may not be the right choice. For example, if a food product is recalled because it was contaminated with a potentially harmful bacteria, everyone who bought that product could be able to claim their refund by joining a class action suit. However, if you became extremely sick due the bacteria, missing work and accruing hospital bills, a refund for the item might not be enough to cover your injuries. Likewise, if your loved one died because the bacteria caused or contributed to their passing, your interests and justice for the deceased may be better served by pursuing a wrongful death case.

When you join a class action lawsuit, you waive your right to recover individual compensation, so it is important to make a fully informed decision.