Class Action Lawsuit Jurisdictions
A group of people that comes together for a common cause may file a class action lawsuit against a party that has committed a significant wrongdoing against them. In most cases, these class action lawsuits will be federal cases, but some may be tried in state courts.
Regardless of where your class action lawsuit is heard, the class action lawsuit attorneys of Feazell & Tighe, LLP, are prepared to help you fight for justice. Contact us today at 877-508-0588 to discuss your case with our experienced class action lawsuit attorneys.
Determining Jurisdiction
Under the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, most class action lawsuits must be heard in federal courts. This law laid out specific guidelines for state jurisdictions. According to the law, the following conditions are necessary for a state to have jurisdiction over a class action lawsuit:
- The plaintiffs must seek less than $5 million in damages
- Two-thirds of the plaintiffs must reside in the same state
- The defendant must be from the same state as the majority of plaintiffs
As with any law, there are exceptions to these rules. The previously-outlined rules are the basic guidelines that relate to a majority of cases. For specific information about your class action lawsuit, contact a class action lawsuit lawyer.
Contact Us
When you and a group of people have been wronged by a common party, all of you should fight back. Contact the class action lawsuit attorneys of Feazell & Tighe, LLP, today at 877-508-0588 to learn more about your legal rights and options.
