Benefits and Drawback of a Class Action Lawsuit

Описание: The movie Erin Brockovich depicts the true class action lawsuit of the town of Hinkley, CA vs Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). The town's drinking water was contaminated by a chemical PG&E used to prevent rust on their storage tanks when it seeped into the water supply. Some 200 residents sued PG&E and won - the case was settled for $300+ million dollars.

But for many, the question remains: what exactly is a class action lawsuit and how does it differ from a regular lawsuit? What are the benefits and what are the drawbacks? Do I have to participate in a class action lawsuit?

Will goes over class action lawsuits in today's #2minutetuesday Briefing

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