When a large company takes advantage of an individual, the victim can feel powerless. Many people lack the resources to hold large companies responsible for the harm they cause. But when a company harms a group of people in a similar way, those people can join together in a class action lawsuit to hold the company accountable.

The class action attorneys at Scarbrough & Scarbrough represent plaintiffs in class action lawsuits. Our team has worked with co-counsel to prosecute consumer protection class action lawsuits, including those against financial companies, and class actions involving illegal government and regulatory fees. Contact our law firm today to talk with an experienced class action attorney.

What Is a Class Action Lawsuit?

A class action lawsuit is a legal tool that enables a group of individuals who suffered similar harm to join together in a single lawsuit against a common defendant. Instead of filing hundreds of similar yet separate cases, the “class” is represented by a lead plaintiff and a legal team that works to achieve justice on behalf of all class members.

Why File a Class Action Lawsuit?

When the harm against a single individual is relatively minor, it may not be financially feasible to hire a lawyer to sue a company individually. Some companies count on this, assuming victims won’t challenge them because litigation would be too expensive and time-consuming. A class action lawsuit addresses this problem by enabling victims to join together and collectively pursue justice.

Types of Class Action Lawsuits We Handle

The class action attorneys at Scarbrough & Scarbrough handle class action litigation in the following areas.

Consumer Protection

Scarbrough & Scarbrough represents consumers who were harmed by deceptive, unfair, or fraudulent business practices such as false advertising, hidden fees, defective products, or violations of consumer protection laws.

Unlawful Government Fees

Our class action attorneys represent people who were unfairly charged excessive, unauthorized, or unconstitutional fees by a government agency. These lawsuits target practices like excessive permit costs, inflated administrative charges, or fees imposed without proper legal authority.

Unfair Business Practices

Scarbrough & Scarbrough represents consumers who were misled, overcharged, or otherwise harmed by a company’s deceptive or unethical conduct like false advertising, bait-and-switch schemes, hidden charges, or the sale of defective products.

Truth in Lending

Our class action lawyers represent consumers who were not properly informed about the terms and costs of their credit or loan agreements, in violation of federal lending standards.

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

We represent individuals who were subjected to abusive, deceptive, or illegal debt collection tactics in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Common violations include harassing phone calls, false threats, misrepresenting the amount owed, or contacting third parties without permission.

North Carolina Debt Collection Laws

Scarbrough & Scarbrough represents consumers who experienced unlawful or aggressive collection practices prohibited under state laws. Violations may include excessive contact, failure to validate debts, improper threats, or collecting amounts not legally owed.

What to Expect from Our Class Action Attorney Team

Class action lawsuits are complex and can take time to resolve, but they are designed to streamline the process of litigation. Here is an overview of what the process typically involves.

  1. Initial review. Before filing a lawsuit, our team will evaluate the circumstances to determine whether the facts support a class action.
  2. Investigation and Filing. Our class action attorneys will gather evidence and prepare the case on behalf of the lead plaintiff.
  3. Class Certification. Our class action attorneys will ask the court to certify the case as a class action. This is a critical step that will determine whether the case will proceed on behalf of all affected members.
  4. Litigation and Negotiation. Our attorneys will prepare the strongest possible case, negotiate with the defendant to try to resolve the matter, and prepare the case for trial if necessary.
  5. Settlement or Verdict. If the case is successful, whether through settlement or verdict, compensation will be distributed to class members under court supervision.

Contact the Class Action Attorney Team at Scarbrough & Scarbrough Today

Achieving justice takes hard work and skill. Contact Scarbrough & Scarbrough today to schedule an appointment to explore how we can assist you.

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