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A class action (or class-action lawsuit) is a type of civil lawsuit that allows a group of individuals (the "class") to make a unified, collective civil case against an entity. | A class action (or class-action lawsuit) is a type of civil lawsuit that allows a group of individuals (the "class") to make a unified, collective civil case against an entity.<ref>https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/classaction.asp</ref> | ||
When a class action succeeds, the class receives compensation, and after legal fees, all members of the class receive a share of the compensation. | When a class action succeeds, the class receives compensation, and after legal fees, all members of the class receive a share of the compensation. |